Elgin
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New pot dispensary, tattoo parlor get approval from Elgin City CouncilMay 19, 2025 12:25 pm - Elgin City Council members have approved a plan for a new adult-use cannabis dispensary to open in the former Boston Market location on Randall Road. They also gave the thumbs up to a new tattoo parlor in the Tyler Creek Plaza shopping center.
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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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Rare dust storm that raced through Chicago area caused by strong winds from cluster of thunderstormsMay 17, 2025 11:19 am - A rare dust storm swept in from the southwest and enveloped the Chicago metropolitan area Friday evening, darkening the sky and creating eerie images.
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Joint Memorial Day Observance to be held in Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg May 26May 17, 2025 8:39 am - The public is invited to attend a joint Memorial Day Observance Monday, May 26 in both Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg.
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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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Mason running to succeed Morrison as Cook County Board’s 15th District commissionerMay 16, 2025 3:50 pm - Ted Mason, the Democratic Committeeman of Elk Grove Township and chief of staff for 15th District Cook County Board Commissioner Kevin Morrison, has announced his candidacy to succeed Morrison next year.
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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.