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‘Illinois cannot afford to lose this’: Local leaders hope to keep Bears in state

Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia urged Springfield legislators to support the Bears’ request for a property tax break and public infrastructure funding, arguing that losing the team would be a “dark day” for Illinois.

Work continues on the new Schaumburg village hall at 101 Schaumburg Court. Its completion next autumn tops the facilities category for fiscal year 2026-27 in the village’s newly revised five-year capital improvement plan.

Fire station upgrades foreseen in Schaumburg’s $453 million, 5-year capital plan

Upgrades to two fire stations are the likeliest building improvements to follow the complete replacement of Schaumburg’s village hall and police station in the village’s revised $453 million, five-year capital plan.

People should wait until after the holidays to adopt pets, like this kitten currently available for adoption through DuPage County Animal Services, experts say.

Thinking of gifting someone a pet? Wait until after holidays, experts say

Operators of suburban pet rescue and adoption agencies recommend against gifting pets for the holidays for multiple reasons.

Illinois education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead

Illinois Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders cautioned members of the State Board of Education Wednesday not to get their hopes up for any big increase in K-12 schoo...

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‘Real and present threat’: Judge orders man charged in Schaumburg slaying detained

A Cook County judge detained the Niles man charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his former girlfriend on Dec. 16 in a Schaumburg parking lot.

The former Dominick’s space in Buffalo Grove’s Chase Plaza could be the site for an upscale health club.

Reimagining Chase Plaza: Developer outlines plans for Buffalo Grove shopping center

Plans for Buffalo Grove’s Chase Plaza revealed this week call for a complete overhaul of the moribund shopping center that was left with a gaping hole after the exit of a Dominick’s grocery store more than a decade ago.

Lydia Ferrara, 4, and her dad, Matthew, both of Gurnee, pick the charities they’re going to support Wednesday during the opening of the Giving Machines at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. The vending-style machines allow people to donate specific items or services to six local charities and two national organizations.

‘Our family tradition’: Vending machines at Aurora mall make giving as easy as buying a snack

The Light the World Giving Machines are back at the Fox Valley Mall for a third year. The vending-style machines allow people to donate to local and national charities.

Christmas at Cantigny Light Show runs through Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Wheaton.

Things to do Dec. 19-25: Light shows, ‘The Nutcracker,’ Christmas concerts, holiday events and more

Make plans for multiple productions of “The Nutcracker,” Christmas concerts throughout the suburbs, holiday light shows, markets and craft fairs and more.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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