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Ugaste faces rematch from Democrat Robertson in 65th House DistrictOct 30, 2024 4:07 pm - Voters in Illinois’ 65th House District have a familiar choice to make as incumbent Republican Dan Ugaste faces Democrat Linda Robertson in a rematch from 2022. Ugaste, ...
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Elgin Image Awards highlight people and organizations making positive impactOct 30, 2024 3:39 pm - Volunteers, businesses and organizations that have made a positive impact in the community were honored Tuesday during the annual Elgin Image Awards at the Gail Borden Public Library.
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Prospect Heights council to consider city’s first rules on keeping chickens Nov. 25Oct 30, 2024 2:17 pm - A more specific date of Nov. 25 has been scheduled for the Prospect Heights city council’s delayed first reading of proposed regulations on the keeping of chickens.
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‘Somebody dropped the ball’: McHenry County sales tax for mental health falls short
Oct 30, 2024 1:55 pm - Revenue from a voter-approved sales tax increase to fund mental health services in McHenry County fell well short of estimates in its first month, leading to finger-pointing among some county officials.
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Illinois launches ‘Help Stop Hate’ program as hate crime reports surgeOct 30, 2024 1:54 pm - Just days after an Orthodox Jewish man was shot while walking to his Chicago synagogue, and amid record numbers of hate crime reports nationwide, state leaders on Wednesday announced a new initiative to help those affected by hate-fueled attacks.
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Palatine site to become group home for human trafficking survivorsOct 30, 2024 12:24 pm - A secluded, wooded area in Palatine will be the site for the first DCFS-licensed group home in Illinois for young female survivors of human trafficking. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for the facility, which will serve girls ages 12-18.
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County spending an issue in Kane District 10 raceOct 30, 2024 11:55 am - Kane County’s budget, including its spending, are an issue in the race for county board District 10.
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Lake County incumbent, board chair challenged by longtime public safety professionalOct 30, 2024 11:55 am - Veteran incumbent Democrat Sandy Hart is being challenged by Republican Ben Grum, a police commander, in his first run for public office to represent District 13 on the Lake County Board.
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What DuPage circuit clerk candidates would do to make court system easier to navigateOct 30, 2024 11:54 am - DuPage County voters are choosing between two lawyers to serve as the county’s circuit court clerk. Incumbent Candice Adams, a Lisle Democrat, is seeking a second term while Westmont Republican Jeremy “Jaye” Wang is hoping to unseat her.
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Mount Prospect honors the finest of its finestOct 30, 2024 11:26 am - Mount Prospect has named its police officers of the year for 2023.