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Tens of thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a new storm
Jan 30, 2026 5:15 pm - As tens of thousands of people endured nearly a week with no electricity, another storm loomed on the East Coast where residents braced for near-hurricane force winds, heavy snow and potential flooding.
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Hoffman Estates Chamber names award winners at 15th annual Celebration of ExcellenceJan 30, 2026 4:56 pm - Edge Electrical Systems LLC won the coveted Business of the Year Award at the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s recent 15th annual Celebration of Excellence dinner.
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Schaumburg Park District president honored as statewide commissioner of the yearJan 30, 2026 4:41 pm - Schaumburg Park District Board President Bob Schmidt received a surprise honor as the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ Commissioner of the Year during a statewide awards luncheon on Friday.
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Winter convocation: Where you can see bald eagles soaring in the suburbsJan 30, 2026 4:22 pm - Soaring into Illinois in huge numbers, bald eagles can be spotted at several suburban locations this winter.
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Student loan borrowers in Illinois could face federal, state ‘tax bomb’ in 2026
Jan 30, 2026 4:18 pm - Certain types of student loan forgiveness face federal and state taxes after a law that protected borrowers expired Dec. 31. Now, these loan breaks are considered taxable income at the federal and state levels. A new settlement agreement could terminate the Saving on Valuable Education plan, requiring borrowers to switch to other plans to qualify for loan forgiveness.
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Preferred route for Lake-Cook bike path topic of open house meetingJan 30, 2026 3:26 pm - The preferred alternative to close a bike path gap along Lake-Cook Road will be available for public viewing and input from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park.
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National civics competition for middle schoolers comes with $100K top prizeJan 30, 2026 3:25 pm - Sixth, seventh and eighth graders with an idea about using civics to improve their community can submit an essay to participate in a national competition with a chance to win a $100,000 in a 529 educational savings plan.
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Kick off gardening year with Native Gardener’s ClubJan 30, 2026 3:23 pm - Kick off the gardening year with the Native Gardener’s Club meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays monthly on Zoom.
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Judge: GOP candidate shouldn’t be on 11th District ballots due to signature shortageJan 30, 2026 1:34 pm - The decision to keep a suburban Republican candidate off ballots in the 11th Congressional District was upheld Friday by a Cook County judge.
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Profiles in Excellence returns for Black History MonthJan 30, 2026 1:24 pm - Origin stories come to life through performance and storytelling at the 43rd annual Profiles in Excellence event from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road, North Chicago.