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Time for politicians to deal with property taxesDec 06, 2025 1:06 pm - Illinois businesses and homeowners have paid excessive property taxes far too long. Politicians recognize the problem, and shortly after Gov. JB Pritzker took office, he assembled a large legislative task force to analyze the situation and make recommendations. However, little has been accomplished since that time.
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Santa arrives to holiday tree lighting in grand styleDec 06, 2025 9:13 am - Santa arrived in grand style atop a fire department ladder truck to the delight of children and their parents during the Des Plaines holiday tree lighting event Friday at Metropolitan Square in downtown.
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Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competence
Dec 06, 2025 4:00 am - In Illinois, officials at the State Board of Education hope to close the gap between mathematics and language proficiency among students through the development of a statewide, comprehensive “numeracy plan.”
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Two men charged in Lake County home burglariesDec 05, 2025 6:48 pm - Two men face felony burglary charges for their parts in a crime spree in late November and early December in unincorporated Lake County, Lincolnshire and Highland Park.
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Police recover a swallowed Fabergé pendant after a 6-day wait for it to reappear
Dec 05, 2025 6:19 pm - WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Police said Friday they have recovered a James Bond-inspired Fabergé pendant after six days of closely watching the man accused of s...
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St. Charles man gets 16 years in child porn plea dealDec 05, 2025 6:05 pm - A St. Charles man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison on his second conviction for a child pornography crime.
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After storm, snowblower repair mechanics deal with massive demandDec 05, 2025 4:17 pm - Mechanics who fix snowblowers in the suburbs are experiencing unprecedented demand for their services after the winter storm.
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Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida can be released, judge rules
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Supreme Court will hear case on Trump’s ban on birthright citizenship
Dec 05, 2025 3:49 pm - The Supreme Court said Friday that it will hear a case examining the legality of President Donald Trump’s ban on birthright citizenship, a high-stakes test of the controv...
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US, Ukrainian officials holding further talks on Trump's proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war