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Summer advocacy season begins as legislative session endsMay 26, 2024 5:51 am - The last few weeks of Illinois’ legislative session are always frenetic as politicians and stakeholders advocate to pass and block legislation, and have their priorities included in the budget.
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The Biz Week That Was: Tiny brews, outdoor theater daily showings and new outlet stores among highlightsMay 26, 2024 5:46 am - McHenry Outdoor Theater begins daily showings, kicks off getaway contest Starting May 24, the McHenry Outdoor Theater in Lakemoor switches from being open weekends o...
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Good News Sunday: California woman coming to Arlington Heights to honor soldier killed in VietnamMay 25, 2024 9:37 pm - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a woman traveling cross-country to honor a veteran she’s never met, a fire department welcoming a new comfort dog, and Girl Scouts pitching in to restore a butterfly garden.
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‘The worst event of my life’: Families, first responders gather on 45th anniversary of American Airlines Flight 191 disasterMay 25, 2024 6:53 pm - Family members, first responders and others with an emotional connection to the 1979 crash of American Airlines Flight 191 gathered at a memorial in Des Plaines Saturday to mark the 45th anniversary of the tragic loss of 273 lives.
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Photo Gallery: Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South hold commencement ceremonies on SaturdayMay 25, 2024 6:41 pm -
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Facts Matter: Agent serving papers to Giuliani didn’t first sing to former mayorMay 25, 2024 6:00 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that an Arizona official sang before serving a notice of indictment on Rudy Giuliani, an expert witness was not allowed to testify in Donald Trump’s New York City trial, a video showed the cabin of an airline flight caught in severe turbulence and more.
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Metra wants to hear from you about shaking up traditional train schedulesMay 25, 2024 5:14 pm - Metra is asking riders to list their current and future needs as the agency contemplates a shift to a regional system that’s not just about rush-hour service but all-day. You can comment through June 19.
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2 Elmhurst teens accused of carving swastikas into school playground equipmentMay 25, 2024 4:48 pm - Two Elmhurst teens are accused of carving swastikas into an elementary school’s playground equipment, authorities said. Christopher Jackson, 18, of the 200 block of Boyd ...
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California man accused of fraudulently taking $2 million from Glenview residentMay 25, 2024 11:33 am - A California man is facing federal fraud charges after being accused of taking $2 million from a Glenview resident under false pretenses last year, authorities said.
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Huntley police Chief Robert Porter to retire: ‘You have set the standard’
May 25, 2024 11:28 am - Huntley police Chief Robert Porter is retiring June 7. Officials have not announced who his successor will be.