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Wheaton proposes modest tax increases as part of next budgetNov 05, 2025 3:58 pm - Wheaton City Council members will review the draft 2026 budget — and a proposed mix of modest tax increases — during a workshop session next week.
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Musk the trillionaire? Debate over his Tesla pay package rages
Nov 05, 2025 3:51 pm - Elon Musk turned off many potential buyers of his Tesla cars and sent sales plunging with his foray into politics. But the stock has soared anyway and now he wants the company to pay him more — a lot more.Shareholders gathering Thursday for Tesla's annual meeting in Austin, Texas, will decide in a proxy vote whether to grant Musk, the company's CEO and already the richest person in the world, enough stock to potentially make him history's first trillionaire.
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Schaumburg Park District director named PGA of America golf executive of the yearNov 05, 2025 3:50 pm - As announced earlier this year, Schaumburg Park District Executive Director Tony LaFrenere was honored Tuesday in Frisco, Texas as the 2025 PGA of America Golf Executive of the Year.
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Mount Prospect residents call for village response to ICE, submit petitionNov 05, 2025 3:43 pm - Mount Prospect residents packed village hall Tuesday demanding Mayor Paul Hoefert and the village board take action in response to federal immigration enforcement operations in their community.
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5 suburban community colleges selected among the Top 200 nationwide to compete for 2027 Aspen PrizeNov 05, 2025 2:03 pm - Five suburban community colleges are among the 200 institutions nationwide selected as eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
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St. Charles District 303 steps up to support local food needsNov 05, 2025 1:22 pm - St. Charles Unit District 303 Superintendent Paul Gordon sent a message asking all students and staff to bring nonperishable items on Halloween. And they did.
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‘Nothing underhanded’: Moylan defends move to end reelection bid, set up staffer as replacementNov 05, 2025 12:20 pm - Democratic state Rep. Marty Moylan of Des Plaines said a recent series of significant health battles is behind his decision to end his campaign for an eighth term in Springfield in favor of his chief of staff, Justin Cochran.
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Final step approved for luxury duplexes in downtown St. Charles
Nov 05, 2025 11:37 am - Final plat approval for the luxury River 504 Rowhomes development in St. Charles came without any pomp. No one voiced their opinions before the city council voted 5-3 this week to approve the final plat.
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Rolling Meadows 2026 events: Meadows Fest rocks on, but Hoedown gets the bootNov 05, 2025 11:06 am - Rolling Meadows officials plan to bring back Meadows Fest in 2026 after its successful debut in 2025, but will eliminate the Hometown Hoedown Fall Fest and Bites & Beats due to low attendance.
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Wine tastings at suburban clubs becoming popular affairsNov 05, 2025 10:41 am - Like several other private suburban clubs, Kemper Lakes Golf Club hosts wine tastings throughout the year. The Kildeer club’s marquee event, featuring more than 30 vendors, takes place this weekend and is expected to attract 700 wine enthusiasts.