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Conversion of hotel into Lake County’s first permanent family shelter underwayDec 20, 2024 10:19 am - A Travelodge hotel in Waukegan will be converted into the first permanent shelter in Lake County for families with children experiencing a housing crises.
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‘I know when it’s time’: Strat’s Drive-Thru to close Sunday after more than 38 years in Villa ParkDec 20, 2024 10:05 am - After more than 38 years of serving up hot dogs, hamburgers and more in Villa Park, Strat’s Drive-Thru will close Sunday.
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What you should know about the new scam ‘draining’ gift cards before they’re even soldDec 20, 2024 5:15 am - Thinking of giving gift cards for presents this year? Buyer beware. A trending scam known as “card draining” is making some cards worthless before you even have a chance to put a bow on them.
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Charity funds, volunteers provide safety railing for disabled Hoffman Estates veteranDec 20, 2024 3:00 am - Just in time for the holidays, funds from a Hoffman Estates charitable golf outing and volunteer union labor have provided a new safety railing separating the front walkway of the home of a disabled veteran and his wife from the steep four-foot drop into the adjacent driveway.
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Buffalo Grove man facing attempted murder charge diesDec 19, 2024 10:10 pm - A Buffalo Grove man facing attempted murder charges was found dead in his apartment Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
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California man detained on suspicion of ‘plotting’ with Wisconsin school shooter
Dec 19, 2024 9:41 pm - MADISON, Wisconsin — Authorities have detained a California man on suspicion of “plotting a mass shooting” with the 15-year-old girl who opened fire in her small Christia...
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Google Maps photo of man loading a bag in a trunk helps police find a body
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Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million
Dec 19, 2024 9:36 pm - Immigration in 2024 drove U.S. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday. The ...
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Welcome mats; Palatine church volunteers craft sleeping surfaces for homelessDec 19, 2024 9:01 pm - Students and volunteers at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Palatine celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the TLC Ministry by crafting sleeping mats for the homeless from discarded plastic grocery bags.
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How will tollway’s $2 billion capital plan impact your commute?Dec 19, 2024 8:59 pm - The Illinois tollway’s new, $2 billion capital plan includes designing a fix for the traffic-prone I-355 and I-88 interchange, along with other enhancements.