All Stories from October 3, 2025 (Change date)
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‘Unconstitutional’: Congressmen, Pritzker call out White House freeze on CTA projectsOct 03, 2025 6:53 pm - The Trump administration has frozen funds for a Red Line extension and other major Chicago Transit Authority projects. The move impacts a major Red Line extension on Chicago’s South Side and modernization of the Purple/Red lines on the North Side.
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Rock for a Cause: Benefit concert in Arlington Heights to support local students in needOct 03, 2025 6:48 pm - Local fan-favorites Green Dads, the dad-powered pop-punk cover band, will headline a high-energy benefit concert to support Good Neighbors Network, a nonprofit organization that provides essential supplies and opportunities for local students from Arlington Heights to Wheeling, Elk Grove Village and all points in between.
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CLC’s Strategic Plan launched at State of the CollegeOct 03, 2025 6:33 pm - College of Lake County put its new 2030 Strategic Plan in the spotlight at the Sept. 25 State of the College event. The celebration with local leaders, students and community members featured CLC’s strong partnerships, recent accomplishments and bold vision for the future.
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Celebrate Halloween with the Northbrook Park District’s Pet Parade and 3K Fun RunOct 03, 2025 6:19 pm - Grab your spookiest costumes and come have fun with the whole family, pets included, at the Northbrook Park District’s Halloween events.
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7th Circuit denies Madigan’s bid to stay out of prison while he appeals corruption convictionOct 03, 2025 6:12 pm - With 10 days until former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is scheduled to report to federal prison, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday denied the longtime Democratic power broker’s bid to remain free while he challenges his corruption conviction.
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Transit doomsday is postponed, but cuts are coming to CTA in 2026, Metra in 2027, agencies sayOct 03, 2025 6:11 pm - CTA warns of a 25% service reduction in 2026 while Metra projects cutting 267 trains without state aid in 2027.
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District 300 school board member removed as president but avoids censure for Charlie Kirk postOct 03, 2025 6:10 pm - A member of the Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 school board who made a controversial comment on social media after Charlie Kirk’s death was stripped of her board president seat Thursday but avoided a formal censure.
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October adventures await at home of ‘World’s Largest’ Corn MazeOct 03, 2025 6:00 pm - Chances to check out the “World’s Largest” Corn Maze — and all of the other fun to be had — at Richardson Adventure Farm draw to a close the weekend before Halloween.
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Niche 2026: Woodlands Academy gets another ‘A+’Oct 03, 2025 5:47 pm - or the seventh year in a row, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart gets the top grade for its faith-based education of young women.
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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus Announce 2025-26 SeasonOct 03, 2025 5:41 pm - The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus have announced their 2025-26 season. With support from the Waukegan Park District, the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus continue to be a longstanding tradition in the community, offering a unique musical experience for individuals of all ages.