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Historic Crystal Lake event venue transformed by new owners
Aug 28, 2025 4:56 pm - A nearly 100-year-old home nestled in the downtown Crystal Lake area has been reborn again as its new owners transformed the place into an updated wedding and event venue.
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780,000 pressure washers are under recall after some consumers report explosions and impact injuries
Aug 28, 2025 3:15 pm - About 780,000 pressure washers sold at retailers like Home Depot are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada, due to a projectile hazard that has resulted in fractures ...
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Sycamore Partners finishes deal to take Walgreens privateAug 28, 2025 2:29 pm - The acquisition of Deerfield-based Walgreens by a private equity firm is complete, ending the drugstore chain’s run as a publicly traded company.
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‘More like a transition’: Elgin council approves local grocery taxAug 28, 2025 2:21 pm - Following the lead of hundreds of other communities in the state, Elgin City Council members voted Wednesday to replace the state’s 1% grocery tax with a local tax.
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US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth
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‘Real Mexican food’: New owners, new name, new menu for Campton Hills eatery
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BBB advisory: Scammers don’t take holidays offAug 28, 2025 12:53 pm - As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to stay vigilant against a surge of seasonal scams that could derail holiday plans.
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Bartlett finds elevated lead levels in drinking water of some homesAug 28, 2025 12:26 pm - In the course of routine sampling, the village of Bartlett found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes or buildings in the community and has notified those residents known to be affected.
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Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook sues Trump administration to block her attempted firing
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Mystery surrounds $1.2 billion Army contract to build huge detention tent camp in Texas desert