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Why Rosemont is cracking down on fake weapons at fan festsJun 10, 2025 6:39 pm - A new Rosemont ordinance will let officers confiscate realistic-looking fake weapons at conventions and issue fines, prompted by cosplaying attendees who have carried imitation firearms and led to police calls in the past.
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‘Wake-up call’: Why some say DuPage County could benefit from home ruleJun 10, 2025 6:35 pm - DuPage County officials could revisit a discussion of whether to pursue home-rule powers in light of a controversial measure that emerged in Springfield to save public transit from a massive budget shortfall.
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District 128 approves five-year teacher contract with ‘competitive’ salary and benefitsJun 10, 2025 5:41 pm - Teachers in Libertyville-Vernon Hills High School District 128 will be starting the coming school year with a new 5-year contract.
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Feds to retry Sen. Emil Jones; Madigan sentencing hearing starts
Jun 10, 2025 5:11 pm - Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced they intend to retry state Sen. Emil Jones III after his April trial on charges of bribery and lying to the FBI ended in a hung jury.
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Mundelein board votes to buy land for downtown parkingJun 10, 2025 4:23 pm - The Mundelein village board on Monday voted to purchase vacant land in the downtown area.
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‘Bringing a retail corner back to life’: Lake County sells Round Lake Beach siteJun 10, 2025 4:23 pm - More than a decade after playing a critical role in the Rollins Gateway project a key corner property in Round Lake Beach has been sold for redevelopment.
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‘A very good vibe’: New businesses discuss their moves to SchaumburgJun 10, 2025 4:20 pm - Four businesses that recently moved or are relocating to Schaumburg discussed their experiences Tuesday during the Schaumburg Business Association’s Mid-Year Economic Update.
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Aurora chiropractor accused of sexually abusing young patients faces more chargesJun 10, 2025 3:56 pm - An Aurora chiropractor charged last month with sexually abusing two teenage patients is now facing 13 more charges of sexual abuse and assault of three additional victims.
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Gun rights groups continue push to overturn Illinois assault weapons ban
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Canada has already surpassed a year’s worth of charred land from wildfires
Jun 10, 2025 3:42 pm - Wildfires across Canada are devouring land at a pace unseen in any year other than the historic 2023 season. With more than 7.8 million acres burned, according to Canadia...