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When the government shutdown resulted in the suspension of SNAP benefits, middle school teacher Dana Foley responded by converting a shelf of the little library outside her Arlington Heights home into a little pantry stocked with single-serving macaroni and cheese, canned goods and other staples.

Take what you need, leave what you can: Little free pantries help the hungry

For years, suburban residents, libraries and houses of workshop have built and stocked little free pantries to assist people facing food insecurity.

Suburban congressional candidate who posted antisemitic views knocked off 2026 ballot

A would-be congressional candidate who has an extensive history of antisemitic social media posts was removed from ballot consideration Tuesday.

Overhead rendering of the revised plan for a data center in Mount Prospect that was approved last month. The first of two buildings is expected to be complete in 2027.

Mount Prospect data center developer prepared to donate $3 million for recreation, street upgrades

Mount Prospect trustees are expected to approve an agreement Tuesday with data center developer Cloud HQ that would channel $3 million in developer contributions toward a shared-use path, street lighting, crosswalks and recreational facilities.

Kat Abughazaleh, left, and Rocio Cleveland

Republican congressional candidate confronts Democratic rival with prison-themed gift bag at event

A Republican congressional candidate called a Democratic rival “possessed” and tried to give her a bottle of what she said was holy water during a campaign event.

Kane County Board delays filling District 2 vacancy

The Kane County board Monday refused to appoint someone to fill the vacant District 2 seat.

Handmade glass ornaments fill a booth during the Aurora Christkindlmarket in 2023 at RiverEdge Park. This year’s market opens Friday, Nov. 21.

Things to do Nov. 21-27: Aurora Christkindlmarket, tree lightings, Thanksgiving events and more

Make plans for Aurora Christkindlmarket, tree lightings and Thanksgiving events throughout the suburbs and more.

West Chicago votes to prohibit immigration enforcement on city property

The West Chicago City Council has passed a pair of resolutions prohibiting immigration enforcement on city property.

Schaumburg officials will host a public information meeting Thursday about the proposed Meacham Road pedestrian bridge.

Schaumburg to host public information meeting Thursday for Meacham Road pedestrian bridge

Schaumburg officials will host a public information meeting Thursday evening to provide details about a long-planned pedestrian bridge over Meacham Road, connecting the convention center and entertainment district on the east side with the Veridian development on the west.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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