All Stories from December 20, 2024 (Change date)
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Why Illinois lawmakers might change pension benefits for some employeesDec 20, 2024 1:56 pm - Changes that would make Illinois pension systems compliant with Social Security by improving benefits for government employees hired since 2011 could be on the table when lawmakers return to Springfield in January.
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Carol Stream mayor appoints Jim Guthrie as new village trusteeDec 20, 2024 1:54 pm - Carol Stream Mayor Frank Saverino has appointed James M. “Jim” Guthrie as a village trustee.
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Suspect in 3 deaths killed by police in far-right influencer's Chicago-area neighborhoodDec 20, 2024 1:47 pm - A man suspected in the killings of three people in Illinois was fatally shot by police in Berwyn while in the neighborhood of a far-right political influencer.
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Floating a new plan, Speaker Johnson insists there will be no government shutdownDec 20, 2024 1:44 pm - Veering toward a midnight Friday government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but punts President-elect Donald Trump demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
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Geneva sets holiday hours for refuse and Christmas tree pickupDec 20, 2024 1:41 pm - Geneva’s garbage and recycling collection will be delayed one day later than normal during the holiday weeks.
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Student fees for music, sports going up in District 64Dec 20, 2024 1:36 pm - Participating in music and athletic programs will cost more for Park Ridge Elementary District 64 families in the 2025-26 school year.
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After some disagreement, Schaumburg trustees approve new regulations for short-term house rentalsDec 20, 2024 12:59 pm - In its last binding action of 2024, and not without some final disagreement, the Schaumburg village board voted 5-1 to approve new regulations on short-term home rentals that will be in full effect no later than Jan. 1.
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A ‘prime’ opportunity: MCC delivers ESL classes to Amazon employeesDec 20, 2024 10:48 am - McHenry County College has partnered with the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Huntley to offer English as a Second Language classes on site.
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How to make a charcuterie board: Tips, ingredients and inspirationDec 20, 2024 10:30 am - Charcuterie has come a long way since its humble beginning as simple sliced cheese and sausage with some crackers on a plate. Here are some tips for assembling your own crowd-pleasing display.
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Tyler Perry honors a WWII Black women’s battalion in ‘The Six Triple Eight’Dec 20, 2024 10:21 am - “The Six Triple Eight” represents a leap in ambition for one-man movie studio Tyler Perry. It’s a period drama that casts a spotlight on a neglected chapter of World War II history: The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women’s Army Corps.