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Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal
Nov 09, 2024 10:54 am - A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued an order barring the state from enforcing it.
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Lake County forest preserves opens solar-lit trails
Nov 09, 2024 10:05 am - Feeling the pinch of earlier sunsets? You can enjoy nature after dark by exploring two Lake County forest preserves with illuminated trails.
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Driver arrested after chase in Des Plaines and crash in Elk Grove VillageNov 09, 2024 9:32 am - A Broadview man was arrested Wednesday after leading Des Plaines police on a car chase and then crashing in a different suburb, authorities said.
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Student aid presentation in West ChicagoNov 09, 2024 9:30 am - A presentation and workshop on student financial aid will be held Nov. 19 at the West Chicago Public Library.
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Wego Drama’s ‘SIX the Musical: Teen Edition’ re-tells the story of Henry VIII’s wivesNov 08, 2024 11:12 pm - Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues their 2024-25 theatrical season with the empowering new musical “SIX The Musical: Teen Edition” on Nov. 15-16.
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Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot to raise funds for Aurora area school districtsNov 08, 2024 9:17 pm - Join the running community for the fourth annual Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 23, on a flat and fast course along the Fox River in Aurora.
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East Aurora High seniors sworn in as student board membersNov 08, 2024 8:51 pm - East Aurora High School seniors Kevin Martinez and Karina Villagran were both sworn in as student board members during the Oct. 21 meeting.
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Why Mundelein’s property tax haul could increase next yearNov 08, 2024 8:48 pm - Mundelein officials are considering increasing the amount of property taxes they’ll collect in the next fiscal year.
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‘There would be several strikes a day’: Lake County initiates pilot project to deter birds from flying into glassNov 08, 2024 6:49 pm - Lake County officials Friday publicly introduced enhancements at the county’s Central Permit Facility to deter birds from flying into the glass.
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US judge tosses Illinois ban on assault weapons, governor pledges swift appeal
Nov 08, 2024 6:34 pm - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A federal judge on Friday overturned Illinois’ ban on assault weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second...