Kane County
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District 220 seeks $64 million tax hike for new auditorium, curriculum improvementsAug 16, 2024 2:25 pm - The Nov. 5 ballot is asking Barrington Area Unit District 220 voters for a $64 million property tax hike to build a high school auditorium, improve safety and security in the district, and enhance the science, math and arts curriculum.
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Palatine Township pilots vital records program with the Cook County Clerk’s OfficeAug 16, 2024 1:50 pm - In response to the closure of the Cook County Vital Records Office at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse, Palatine Township Supervisor Andy-John G. Kalkounos established a great collaboration with municipal partners, Cook County commissioners and the Cook County Clerk’s Office to create a first of its kind, countywide program bridging the service gap for over 250,000 residents.
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Woman pleads guilty to child pornography chargesAug 16, 2024 11:25 am - A woman has pleaded guilty to child pornography crimes in a case where she was accused of saying she had access to two children for other child pornography users.
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Randall Oaks Zoo celebrates 60 years of animals and wonderAug 16, 2024 11:18 am - Randall Oaks Zoo is celebrating its 60th anniversary, commemorating six decades of conservation, education, and unforgettable family fun.
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Elgin Hispanic Network awards four high school scholarshipsAug 16, 2024 11:12 am - Elgin Hispanic Network recently announced the annual scholarship recipients for 2024. This year, four scholarships were awarded to local senior high school students of H...
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Lemont businessman sentenced to five years in prison for bribeAug 16, 2024 9:45 am - A Lemont businessman was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison after admitting he bribed an employee of the Cook County assessor’s office to lower taxes on his family’s properties.
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Aurora man facing felony weapons, battery and drug chargesAug 16, 2024 9:45 am - A 51-year-old Aurora man is charged with multiple weapon, battery and drug felonies following an attack on a business acquaintance Wednesday near Aurora.
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Two things to remember heading into prep football seasonAug 16, 2024 6:00 am - Our countdown to the season opener for prep football marches on. With two weeks to go, we’re reminding you of two things to keep in mind as we enter the home stretch.
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‘He left us such a gift’: In ‘Love From the Front … and Beyond,’ daughter shares WWII vet’s storiesAug 16, 2024 3:00 am - The daughter of World War II veteran and longtime St. Charles resident Bill Wiebmer has published a book with his letters and stories, “Love From the Front ... And Beyond.”
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‘It’s going to happen again’: Biting mites an issue for some following cicada emergenceAug 15, 2024 6:57 pm - Like 17 years ago, a corollary effect of the periodical cicada emergence has left some people scratching unexplained red welts appearing seemingly out of nowhere.