Carpentersville
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Census estimates show suburbs rebounding from previous population declinesMay 18, 2025 9:00 pm - After years of steady population declines, the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest estimates show most suburbs regaining residents.
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Former Kane treasurer’s office employee switches party, announces plan to challenge ex-bossMay 18, 2025 3:40 pm - Candida “Connie” Cain on Saturday declared her intent to seek the Democratic nomination in the March 17, 2026 primary for Kane County treasurer. A Certified Public Account from Gilberts, Cain had worked for current Treasurer Chris Lauzen as director of financial operations from May 2023 until he fired her Nov. 22.
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Pair charged after fight in Carpentersville restaurant leaves woman seriously injuredMay 18, 2025 10:27 am - A 19-year-old Elgin man and a juvenile face multiple felony charges after authorities say they attacked a woman at a Carpentersville restaurant last week after making derogatory remarks about her sexual orientation.
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The Biz Week That Was: Sears’ HQ nearly razed, Dick’s buys Foot Locker, and Walmart warns of higher pricesMay 17, 2025 1:35 pm - The demolition of Sears campus in Hoffman Estates is almost done The demolition of Sears’ former 2.4 million-square-foot headquarters in Hoffman Estates is entering ...
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Girls lacrosse: Barrington avenges Hersey loss to win MSL championshipMay 16, 2025 10:15 pm - Friday's MSL girls lacrosse championship game brought windy conditions to the pitch at Hersey's Roland Goins Stadium with gusts up to 30 miles per hour as both the hosts ...
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Drivers urged to stay off roads in Illinois amid dust stormsMay 16, 2025 7:04 pm - Illinois officials are urging people not to travel amid dust storm warnings across parts of the state, including much of the Chicago area.
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Suburban police officers hit the rooftops to raise money for Special OlympicsMay 16, 2025 1:22 pm - Police departments throughout the suburbs collected donations for Special Olympics at local Dunkin’ locations Friday as part of the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser.
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Batavia endorses $24M affordable housing development near Fox RiverMay 16, 2025 12:48 pm - Property with a view of the Fox River in Kane County often isn’t affordable, but Batavia is in the early stages of reviewing a proposal for a development that would give low-income renters one of the best views around.
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After three-year expansion project, Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin ready for its debutMay 16, 2025 11:39 am - After a three-year, $14.4 million expansion, the Hemmens Cultural Center will hold a celebration marking the completion of the project Saturday afternoon.
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Political roundabout: Dems Bankole, Dunung and Morrison line up to fill Raja’s seat; JB to face GOP in DCMay 15, 2025 7:08 pm - Several candidates have lined up to replace U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in the House, including two former staffers. Gov. Pritzker heads to Washington to testify on immigration issues.