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Transit ‘death spiral’ hits home as RTA redirects funds from Metra, Pace to avert CTA implosionAug 21, 2025 6:51 pm - Paratransit riders plead with RTA to avoid capping trips on popular rideshare program users say is life-changing.
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California Legislature approves special election on new congressional map favoring Democrats
Aug 21, 2025 6:10 pm - SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers passed a legislative package Thursday advancing a partisan redistricting plan aimed at winning Democrats up to five more U.S. Ho...
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Registration now open for Hanover Township fall tutoring programAug 21, 2025 4:50 pm - Beginning Sept. 16 and running for 10 weeks, the Hanover Township’s fall tutoring program will meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the town hall, 250 S. Route 59 in Bartlett.
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Buffalo Grove police’s Officer named commanderAug 21, 2025 4:35 pm - Buffalo Grove’s newest police commander was born to be an officer in more ways than one. Jonathan Officer was introduced in his new role to the village board Monday by police Chief Brian Budds. He was officially sworn in July 31.
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Anti-bullying scholarship program at Fremd marks 10 years, seeks new fundingAug 21, 2025 4:32 pm - As the Fremd High School Class of ‘75 gathers for a 50-year reunion this weekend, Pamela Olander of Palatine is hoping for renewed interest in the John Trout Anti-Bullying Scholarship launched at the 40th.
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Mount Prospect exploring internal public transit optionsAug 21, 2025 4:26 pm - Mount Prospect could follow in the footsteps of communities like Niles and Schaumburg, offering its own public transportation options to residents.
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Eric Adams adviser suspended after giving reporter cash in potato chip bag
Aug 21, 2025 3:48 pm - A volunteer adviser to New York Mayor Eric Adams has been suspended from his reelection campaign after she handed a journalist an envelope of cash stuffed inside a bag of...
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Puccini selected to succeed retiring Walters as Schaumburg fire chiefAug 21, 2025 3:38 pm - Schaumburg Deputy Fire Chief Fabio Puccini is planned to succeed retiring Fire Chief Jim Walters on Sept. 13.
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Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes
Aug 21, 2025 3:34 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker and legislative leaders have suggested Illinois should exercise more regulatory authority over premiums that insurance companies charge for homeowners coverage. That began after State Farm Insurance announced it was raising rates in Illinois by an average 27.2%.
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West Chicago mayor’s renderings spark community interest in downtown developmentAug 21, 2025 1:15 pm - West Chicago Mayor Daniel Bovey recently posted a series of renderings of downtown improvements on Facebook that has residents buzzing with curiosity.