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On the right track? Glen Ellyn village president hopefuls talk train station redoMar 27, 2025 1:28 pm - The candidates running for village president in Glen Ellyn weigh in on a proposed redesign of the downtown train station site and a pedestrian tunnel.
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Batavia adding 55 more surveillance cameras downtown
Mar 27, 2025 1:27 pm - A few more eyes in the sky will watch Batavia more closely this summer as the city doubles its current surveillance measures this spring. But who will be monitoring on the other end is up in the air.
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Unit-to-unit water damage presents tangled insurance webMar 27, 2025 12:29 am - Water damage in condos can be complicated, especially when leaks occur between units. The association insurance may cover some damage while other damage may be left to the unit owners to sort out with their insurance companies. Because of the complexities involved, an association board should consult its legal counsel when such damage occurs.
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‘Punk rock, street food and video games’: Legit Dogs & Ice brings owners’ passions to South ElginMar 26, 2025 11:15 pm - Legit Dogs and Ice brings an eclectic menu of hot dogs, burgers, fries and Hawaiian shaved ice, in addition to retro video games and a punk vibe, to diners in South Elgin.
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US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO says
Mar 26, 2025 10:11 pm - WASHINGTON — The United States is on track to hit its statutory debt ceiling — the so-called X-date when the country runs short of money to pay its bills — as early as Au...
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Illinois is losing $125 million in federal grants for disease preventionMar 26, 2025 7:58 pm - The funding was allocated as part of COVID-19 relief and was slated for public health labs and vaccinations.
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Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenues
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Construction begins on 164 high-end townhouses at Bell Works in Hoffman EstatesMar 26, 2025 1:11 pm - Officials recently broke ground on a project involving 164 townhouse units on the northeast side of Bell Works in Hoffman Estates, which will be known as The Towns at Bell Works Chicagoland.
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Illinois’ current sales tax system does not reflect a modern economyMar 26, 2025 9:23 am - Tax policy is a deeply misunderstood topic. In general, most people believe that “conservative” states levy fewer taxes than states with more “left-leaning” leadership.
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How pickleball is revitalizing vacant big-box spaces across suburbsMar 26, 2025 9:13 am - When big-box stores like Toys R Us or Buy Buy Baby close, they leave behind tens of thousands of empty square feet — spaces that can be difficult to fill. One unlikely contender —pickleball — is breathing new life into these cavernous retail spaces.