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Members of the Wirtz family have proposed turning nearly 800 acres of their ancestral property in Mundelein into a residential and commercial development called Ivanhoe Village. State legislation prompted by a dispute over the plan awaits action from Gov. JB Pritzker.

Legislation prompted by Mundelein impact fee fight awaits Gov. Pritzker’s signature

Legislation prompted by a fight over impact fees in Mundelein awaits Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature.

Free-agent-to-be Kyle Tucker is making the most of his year with the Cubs

Kyle Tucker is a left-handed hitter who lets the game come to him, understanding how pitchers are trying to set him up and get him out. The little things matter to Tucker, a Gold Glove defender and a plus baserunner who competed in 15 playoff rounds with the Astros. Instead of presenting himself as a one-man corporation, Tucker wants to be one of the boys.

Billy, an English Springer Spaniel, tucks before hitting the water Sunday during the DockDogs big air competition at Libertyville’s Dog Days of Summer. Billy and owner Andryana DeBartelo are from Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Pups make a splash during big air competition at Libertyville’s Dog Days of Summer

Libertyville’s Dog Days of Summer closed its three-day run Sunday with the final rounds of the Dockdogs National Canine Aquatic Competition.

The Rosemont Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps marches down Byron Street Sunday during Rosemont's annual parade and picnic.

Rosemont’s village picnic brings out hometown values

Rosemont’s hometown spirit came out Sunday at its annual village picnic. The village may best best-known for its convention center and sports arena, but deep down, it’s a close-knit small town.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is covered by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa.

One year after Trump assassination attempt, changes at Secret Service but questions remain

In many ways, the assassination attempt against Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign stop was a perfect storm of failings coming together that allowed a 20-year-old to climb on top of a nearby building and take eight shots at the once and future president.

Heavy rains in Texas pause search efforts for flood victims and damage homes elsewhere

More heavy rains in Texas on Sunday paused a weeklong search for victims of catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River and led to high-water rescues elsewhere as officials warned that the downpours could again cause waterways to surge.

Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures

A fast-moving wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon's North Rim, forcing officials to close access to the North Rim for the season, the park said Sunday.

Citing threats and harassment faced by election officials in recent years, McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio is asking that his office receive a 35% pay hike next year. Tirio is seeking reelection in 2026.

Citing safety risks for election officials, McHenry County clerk seeking 35% pay hike

Citing threats and harassment faced by election officials in recent years, McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio is asking that his office receive a 35% pay hike next year. Tirio is seeking reelection in 2026.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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