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Aqua Illinois, a private water provider, in July began building a second water treatment plant near its storage tank on Schwerman Road in Hawthorn Woods.

‘Step in the right direction’: Judges recommend Aqua Illinois rate hike be reduced 43% to $10.9 million

State regulatory judges have recommended a rate hike 43% below that being requested by Aqua Illinois but a consumer watchdog says that isn’t enough.

Wauconda police officer Michael Nardulli can check on the body temperature of partner Skye through a microchip implanted near her neck. “We’re not just ensuring their health and safety, we’re also getting the full potential out of the dog,” Nardulli said.

(Too) hot on the trail? How microchip keeps police dogs safe in extreme temperatures

Responsible dog owners know to limit their best friend’s time outside on days when there’s excessive heat or extreme cold. But when your dog needs to get busy chasing after bad guys, police are keeping their dogs safe in extreme temperatures.

District 15 Superintendent Laurie Heinz (center) addresses school board member Samantha Bray Ader, while vice president Frank Annerino listens during Wednesday’s school board meeting.

District 15 enrollment up, but staffing levels lag

Enrollment is up in Palatine Township Elementary District 15, but district officials say it is still lagging behind in filling staff positions.

Michael D. Harris

Two charged with Elmhurst burglary suspected of another shortly before

Two men charged with burglarizing an Elmhurst liquor store on Thursday are suspected of burglarizing a convenience store in Des Plaines about a half-hour before.

Second annual Diwali celebration to be at Bell Works in Hoffman Estates Sunday

Vchilli Events will hold its second annual Chicagoland Diwali celebration, featuring a vibrant showcase of lights and cultural festivities, from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at Bell Works Chicagoland, 2000 Center Drive in Hoffman Estates.

Palatine hands Fremd its 1st loss in wild ending

Palatine’s Detton Tietjens recovered a fumble in the end zone with 49.3 seconds left as the Pirates escaped with a 28-21 win over Fremd on Thursday in Palatine. “I just s...

Elgin’s Lords Park Zoo to get four new deer Saturday

Four deer will be delivered to Elgin’s Lords Park Zoo on Saturday.

Driver stabbed by bicyclist in Des Plaines road rage incident, police say

A man driving through downtown Des Plaines repeatedly was stabbed by a bicyclist Friday afternoon after an argument turned violent, police said.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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