Burlington
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Elgin council backs tax incentive for redevelopment of historic downtown buildingFeb 13, 2026 2:02 pm - A long-vacant historic building in downtown Elgin will be converted into a mix of apartments and commercial space with the help of a $1.78 million incentive package that received unanimous preliminary approval from the city council Wednesday.
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GOP candidate wins appeal and slot on 11th Congressional District ballots; DuPage halts early voting as resultFeb 13, 2026 11:04 am - An Illinois appellate court on Friday reversed lower decisions and ordered Republican congressional candidate Tedora M. Brown’s name to be added to 11th District ballots.
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Who’s poised to take over in the Class 4A girls basketball playoffs?Feb 12, 2026 5:40 pm - Beyond the seeding of the IHSA Class 4A girls basketball sectionals, what will be the deciding factors in determining champions? Or, better put, who will be the deciding factors?
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Elgin City Council delays vote on plastic shopping bag banFeb 12, 2026 5:20 pm - Elgin City Council members have postponed a vote on a proposed plastic shopping bag ban to give business owners opposed to the idea the opportunity to attend a meeting and voice their opinions in person.
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Kane state’s attorney to conduct review of Aurora police actions during student walkoutFeb 12, 2026 2:53 pm - The Kane County state’s attorney’s office said that it will conduct an independent review of actions by the Aurora Police Department following claims of excessive force used against students during a coordinated walkout on Monday, Feb. 9.
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Kane County clerk unveils voter wait time appFeb 12, 2026 12:11 pm - The Kane County clerk’s office is offering a “Voter Wait Time” app to give voters an estimate of how long they will wait in line at polling places.
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Kane County Democratic hopefuls field questions about treasurer’s officeFeb 12, 2026 11:04 am - The three Democratic hopefuls in the March 17 primary election for Kane County treasurer fielded questions at a recent League of Women Voters forum at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.
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Roadwork set to begin at Randall and Higgins roads, last rest of yearFeb 12, 2026 9:09 am - Temporary lane closures are expected to cause traffic congestion around the intersection of Randall Road and Illinois Route 72-Higgins Road in northern Kane County.
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How repurposing historic buildings breathes new life into the Tri-CitiesFeb 12, 2026 3:30 am - Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles have joined the trend of repurposing old buildings for new uses, with historic structures renovated into apartments, restaurants, businesses and community spaces.
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GOP candidates in 11th District differ on Trump’s efforts to dismantle Education Dept.Feb 11, 2026 6:18 pm - During a joint interview Wednesday two of the Republican candidates for Illinois’ 11th Congressional District seat disagreed about President Trump’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Education Department.