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Republicans are marching ahead with a government funding bill despite Democratic opposition
Mar 11, 2025 6:27 am - Republicans will face a critical test of their unity when a spending bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown and keep federal agencies funded through September comes up for a vote.
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Antonietta Berton-Nicklaus: 2025 candidate for St. Charles Unit District 303 boardMar 11, 2025 1:00 am - Antonietta Berton-Nicklaus is one of eight candidates running for four seats on the St. Charles Unit District 303 board in the April 1 consolidated election.
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Bridgette Sanlon: 2025 candidate for Cary District 26 boardMar 11, 2025 1:00 am - Bridgette Sanlon is one of six candidates for four seats on the Cary Elementary District 26 board in the April 6 consolidated election.
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Why one suburb is banning EV chargers from public parking garagesMar 10, 2025 7:50 pm - Rosemont has banned the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in parking garages due to fire risk, prompted by a long-burning car fire last year.
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‘A shock’: Fired federal worker, Army veteran fears for future of VAMar 10, 2025 6:39 pm - Bronze Star Medal veteran Adam Mulvey of Spring Grove said he was fired from his job at the VA’s Capt. James Lovell Federal Health Care Center despite outstanding performance evaluations. “They fired employees who didn’t have a way to fight back,” he said.
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How much is enough?: Glen Ellyn village president candidates address housing density in downtownMar 10, 2025 6:21 pm - There’s long been a debate around Glen Ellyn about how much multifamily housing the village should allow in the downtown. And it’s seeped into the race between two candidates running to become the next village president.
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Mount Prospect village board to remain one trustee short until after electionMar 10, 2025 5:49 pm - Mount Prospect Mayor Paul Hoefert will not fill the vacancy created by Trustee Augie Filippone’s resignation. The announcement comes as Filippone said he is blocking Hoefert from filling the vacancy until May 5, citing state law.
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O’Hare’s Pub in Bartlett to close Tuesday at third and final locationMar 10, 2025 5:46 pm - Tuesday will be the final day for O’Hare’s Pub in Bartlett, which acquired a loyal following over more than 11 years at three successive locations.
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Metropolitan Square, vacant Kmart building among top concerns for Des Plaines council candidatesMar 10, 2025 5:06 pm - Empty storefronts in Metropolitan Square, cracked sidewalks and a long-vacant former Kmart store are among the issues that Des Plaines’ aldermanic candidates believe need attention in town.
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Downers Grove man indicted on federal immigration fraud chargesMar 10, 2025 4:25 pm - A Downers Grove man who operated an immigration assistance practice is facing multiple immigration fraud charges, according to a federal indictment unsealed Monday.