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Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session.

Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie

Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session.

Des Plaines Public Works and Engineering Director Tim Oakley has retired after nearly 40 years working for the city.

‘A trusted colleague’: veteran Des Plaines Public Works Director Tim Oakley retires

After nearly 40 years of public service, Des Plaines Public Works and Engineering Director Tim Oakley has retired.

Matthew Boyd was a bright spot in the Cubs’ starting rotation in June.

A June swoon? Maybe not, but Cubs have some issues

The Cubs went 13-13 in June and lost ground in the standings to Milwaukee. Should fans be worried? Maybe a little.

Jewelry designer Kendra Scott will open the brand’s seventh Illinois store at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg in the fall.

Kendra Scott jewelry store coming to Woodfield Mall this fall

Jewelry designer brand Kendra Scott will bring its seventh Illinois location to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg this fall.

A banquet and restaurant is being proposed for the former Outback Steakhouse site at 720 W. Lake-Cook Road, Buffalo Grove.

Banquet facility proposed for former Buffalo Grove Outback Steakhouse site

A decade after Outback Steakhouse closed its Buffalo Grove location, the empty property at 720 W. Lake-Cook Road could receive new life as Epicure Dining, a full-service restaurant and banquet facility.

Co-owner Joe Mok in the kitchen at Little Villa Pizza Co. in Des Plaines. The new takeout and delivery operation has the same recipes as the original Little Villa Restaurant.

Little Villa Pizza Co. brings old recipes back to Des Plaines

Little Villa’s pizza and pasta dishes have returned to Des Plaines after a two-year hiatus.

Thrill seekers ride Pharaoh’s Fury during last year’s Mount Prospect Lions Club Fourth of July Festival at Melas Park.

Things to do July 4-10: Fourth of July events, Frontier Days, Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest and more

Mark your calendar for Fourth of July events, Mount Prospect Lions Club Fourth of July Festival, Frontier Days Festival, Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest, Mundelein Community Days, McHenry Fiesta Days, fireworks, parades and more happening this week.

White Sox pitcher Noah Schultz throws during a spring training baseball game in February.

Oswego’s Schultz will represent Sox in MLB Futures Game a second time

Rosters were announced for the MLB Futures Game. Left-hander Noah Schultz from Oswego will represent the White Sox for the second-straight year, along with OF Braden Montgomery. Owen Caissie and Jaxon Wiggins were chosen from the Cubs.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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