Wheeling
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Cook County Board votes to 'defund' police, but what does that really mean?Jul 31, 2020 5:10 am - The Cook County Board - with the notable exception of one suburban commissioner - voted overwhelmingly Thursday in favor of defunding law enforcement. But don't expect a...
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Schaumburg sets new policy on recommending tax breaks, renewalsJul 31, 2020 1:00 am - Schaumburg trustees this week set a tough stance on the possibility of recommending second renewals of a Cook County tax break for industrial properties that cuts their ...
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District 21 switches to remote learning for start of school yearJul 30, 2020 1:00 am - On a day that saw the highest daily increase in Illinois' confirmed COVID-19 cases in more than two months, the Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 board voted unan...
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Take basic precautions to prevent West Nile virus while enjoying the summer weatherJul 26, 2020 11:00 pm - Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) officials would like to remind residents to be cautious and protect against West Nile virus during the summer months. Pre...
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Suburban Hero: Wheeling cop rescues boy she knew from pickup gamesJul 26, 2020 5:00 am - Wheeling Police Officer Angela Kaehler was just minutes into her patrol shift when she spotted smoke billowing from a mobile home park. As she drove closer to the source...
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Naperville publisher releasing Wheeling native's book about perseveranceJul 25, 2020 7:00 am - The denials really add up in a new children's book set for release Aug. 4 by Naperville publishing company Sourcebooks. In “A Thousand No's” by Chicago-area author DJ C...
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1,426 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, 12 deaths: Here's the county-by-county roundupJul 24, 2020 11:00 pm - Twelve more people have died of COVID-19 and another 1,426 cases were confirmed, the Illinois Department of Public Health said Saturday. The statewide seven-day positiv...
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Wheeling Township Food Pantry needs on the riseJul 22, 2020 11:00 pm - The number of people in households that are utilizing the food pantry has continued to grow since the start of the pandemic; donations are welcomed. Wheeling Township de...
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Quick pandemic vacations from safety of your carJul 21, 2020 11:00 pm - The pandemic has canceled many summer vacation plans, but Gerry Lekas of Glenview knows plenty of grisly, glamorous and eclectic places you can visit in the city and the...
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Illinois' second-largest teachers union urges districts to begin school year remotelyJul 20, 2020 1:00 am - As suburban school districts roll out fall reopening plans, the state's second-largest teachers union is calling for its members to start the 2020-21 school year with e-...