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Why state froze rate for towns’ share of income taxesJun 07, 2024 11:35 pm - Over the past few years, the state has increased the percentage of income tax revenue it shares with municipalities, but that’s not going to happen when the new fiscal year begins in July.
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Officials identify victim of Lake Zurich-area house explosionJun 07, 2024 11:23 pm - The Lake County coroner’s office has identified the man who died Tuesday evening when a house exploded on North Overhill Road in an unincorporated area near Lake Zurich. ...
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Leapin’ Lombard! ‘Little Orphan Annie’ tours, exhibit celebrate her 100th birthday and suburban rootsJun 07, 2024 11:21 pm - Ahead of her 100th birthday this August, the Lombard Historical Society is celebrating “Little Orphan Annie” with an exhibition on her place in pop culture, the man who brought her to life and his landmark residence on Main Street.
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People were dancing in the street at the Rolling Meadows Block PartyJun 07, 2024 9:07 pm - A block party took over Central Road in front of Rolling Meadows High School because traffic is no fun but dancing is. Thousands of residents enjoyed the free annual even...
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Hanover Park man admits to money laundering, gets 6 yearsJun 07, 2024 9:03 pm - A Hanover Park man who pleaded guilty to money laundering has been sentenced to six years in prison, officials announced Friday. Michael A. Venegas, 24, was first invest...
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Summer conference prepares educators to ethically use AI in educationJun 07, 2024 9:01 pm - The DuPage Regional Office of Education is teaming up with the Illinois Learning Technology Center to co-host a summer conference on artificial intelligence.
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Stalled bills: ‘Dignity in Pay Act,’ Prisoner Review Board changes fail to move
Jun 07, 2024 7:42 pm - A bill eliminating the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities failed to pass the General Assembly ahead of its May adjournment, although sponsors say they hope to ...
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Highland Park man accused of murdering his older brothers, setting home on fireJun 07, 2024 6:53 pm - A Highland Park man is in custody and awaiting extradition from Missouri in the shooting deaths of his two brothers earlier in the week.
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See ‘Wonka’ Saturday at Des Plaines libraryJun 07, 2024 5:39 pm - The Des Plaines Public Library will hold a free screening of the film “Wonka” on Saturday. The movie — starring Timothee Chalamet, Olivia Colman and Hugh Grant — begins a...
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Northwest Fourth Fest returns to Hoffman Estates July 3-7Jun 07, 2024 5:36 pm - Northwest Fourth Fest, the region’s largest free-admission Fourth of July celebration, returns to Hoffman Estates this summer. Hosted by the village of Hoffman Estates an...