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The six-story Arlington Park grandstand, which opened in 1989 after a fire devastated the old one, remains standing after the Chicago Bears’ purchase of the property closed last month. But a tax and assessment expert believes the stately building’s days are numbered.

Special Report | Why tax expert, former state rep says Arlington grandstand's days could be numbered

While the Chicago Bears haven't officially said if or when the stately Arlington Park grandstand built by Dick Duchossois will be demolished, its days are likely numbered, according to one expert.
Ludwig was shot to death in 2021 by the husband of the Wayne village president.

Politics | How this dog's death led to a bitter race for Wayne village president

Were it not for a dog named Ludwig, Eileen Phipps might be cruising unopposed to a seventh term as village president of Wayne. But her husband's killing of a neighbor's pet triggered a contentious race for Phipps' office and three trustee seats.
Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn says his town is readying for more freight traffic as a railway merger nears that will impact four CP rail crossings in the village.

Columns | 'We have to prepare': Towns grapple with more freight trains heading their way

Suburbs along the CP tracks face the reality of at least eight more freight trains a day. Here's what's next.
Candidates for the Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board are, from top left, Samantha Bray Ader, Chris Dargis and Justin Hegy and, from bottom left, Wenda Hunt and Zubair Khan.

Education | District 15 candidates discuss curriculum, board's role in setting it

Candidates for the Palatine Township Elementary School District 15 board say board members should play a strong role in setting and monitoring curriculum, but they have differences about what should be emphasized.
ICNA Relief is seeking donations for its Ramadan Food Box distribution across more than 50 food pantries in 24 states, reaching more than 24,000 families in need.
Columns | Islamic group marks Ramadan with food distribution to communities in need
ICNA Relief, a national domestic relief and faith-based group, has launched a Ramadan Food Box distribution across its network of more than 50 food pantries in 24 states, reaching more than 24,000 families.
Crew members work to raise a derailed car on train tracks in Franklin Park. One Metra train was delayed, but the tracks were reopened within hours.
Transportation | Canadian Pacific freight cars derail in Franklin Park
Two Canadian Pacific Railway freight train cars derailed in Franklin Park on Sunday afternoon. No one was injured, the company said, and the tracks were cleared within hours.
Stan’s Donuts and Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken will share a one-story, 8,000-square-foot building on Higgins Road west of River Road in Rosemont.
Business | Stan's Donuts to open Rosemont location Friday
Officials will cut the ribbon on the new Stan's Donuts & Coffee Friday in Rosemont.
Campton Hills new zoning ordinance continues to face criticism, the latest coming from a former Kane County Board member who describes the regulations as “fatally flawed.”
News | 'Fatally flawed': Campton Hills zoning ordinance under fire
Campton Hills' newly minted zoning ordinance has come under fire again, this time with a legal opinion from Kenneth Shepro, a local attorney known for his expertise in local government.
No residents were injured, but two cats and several other pets were found dead after fire broke out in an Elgin home Sunday morning, authorities said.
News | Fire leaves Elgin home uninhabitable, kills several pets
No residents were injured, but two cats and several other pets were found dead after fire broke out in an Elgin home Sunday morning, authorities said.
Dueling displays of campaign signs for Wheaton-Warrenville Unit District 200 school board candidates are posted along North Main Street in Wheaton.
Education | Suburban school board races heat up over library books, sex ed
Two years ago, school board races across the suburbs drew long lines of candidates galvanized by mask mandates and remote learning. This election cycle, school board hopefuls from Wheaton to Palatine have refocused their energy on heated debates over library books, lessons on racism and the role of parents in deciding what is taught in classrooms.
Editorial | A summary of endorsements in local elections
Expanded early in-person voting begins Monday for candidates for community college, school board and municipal offices in the April 4 election. Here are the Daily Herald's endorsements in selected suburban contests. Municipal Boards
Michael Patrick of Oak Park holds son Gabriel, 4, while picking out painted miniature figures on Sunday during the AdeptiCon gaming convention at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.
Entertainment | Fun and games in Schaumburg as AdeptiCon takes over convention center
It may have seemed like all just fun and games this weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, and that's because it was.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Seven-year breast cancer survivor Patricia Robinson, left, currently homeless, high-fives Patricia Thies of Vernon Hills, who is battling stage four breast cancer during the annual St. Baldrick’s head shaving event ROCK THE BALD! on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. Participants raised money for childhood cancer research. Stylist is Marissa Sneider of Mario Tricoci.
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Welcome back to the Oswego Area chamber Aurora Fast Print. They celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Aurora Fast Print is located at 54 E. Galena St. in downtown Aurora.
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The Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce Chamber Member Lunch featured keynote speaker Scott Tillema on March 7 at The Continental in Buffalo Grove. Scott is a member of The Negotiations Collective and is an FBI trained hostage negotiator who is a leader in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution. He talked about how to develop powerful techniques of negotiation and influence that people can use both professionally and within all aspects of life.
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