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Pace stop in Arlington Heights closing for constructionJul 17, 2025 9:13 am - The Pace Bus 606 stop at Arlington Heights and Algonquin roads in Arlington Heights will not be accessible from July 21 through late October, due to construction, according to the village.
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Pritzker warns 330,000 Illinoisans could lose Medicaid under Trump’s budget plan
Jul 17, 2025 9:02 am - Despite a last-minute plea to Illinois’ Republican congressional delegation from Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, all three members voted in favor of the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill...
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‘An investment in compassion’: Recovered gift of nearly $201K presented to beloved animal shelterJul 16, 2025 8:32 pm - The last wishes of an anonymous donor were honored this week and a beloved animal shelter got a welcome boost as a result of a state consumer protection initiative to return unclaimed assets to rightful owners.
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How weather conspiracy theories moved from online fringes to state laws
Jul 16, 2025 7:43 pm - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to all public airports in the state Monday to warn them of a new law banning any injection of chemicals to change th...
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Federal lawsuit seeks to stop ICE agents from arresting people at immigration courts
Jul 16, 2025 7:41 pm - A group of immigrants and legal advocates filed a class-action lawsuit Wednesday that seeks to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from arresting migrants w...
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‘This is the wave of the future’: EXP to bring immersive entertainment to RosemontJul 16, 2025 5:35 pm - EXP, an immersive entertainment destination, will bring the next generation of storytelling to Rosemont’s Pearl District. Currently under construction, Chicagoland’s newest and largest immersive experience destination is set to open Sept. 25.
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Learn what’s being done to help impaired lakes and how you can make a differenceJul 16, 2025 5:29 pm - Lake County Lake Lovers will spotlight 12 citizen-monitored lakes and how data is inspiring restoration Thursday evening during an appreciation and networking dinner at Dock’s Bar & Grill, 313 E. Liberty St. (Route 176) in Wauconda.
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Input sought on Fairfield Road project in Lake CountyJul 16, 2025 5:19 pm - The Lake County Division of Transportation is seeking input on a pending project to resurface Fairfield Road from Rollins Road to Monaville Road.
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Nostalgic for bar cars? Metra may introduce ‘café cars’Jul 16, 2025 4:52 pm - Remember Metra’s bar cars? The agency may bring back a similar amenity but alcohol’s not a given.
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Amazon donation to Project Backpack delivers for needy students in Elgin areaJul 16, 2025 4:43 pm - Amazon donates over 1,500 backpacks worth $5,000 to Project Backpack, an ECC initiative helping needy students in Elgin area school districts with back-to-school supplies. This year's event also offers free health clinics.