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Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill
Dec 16, 2024 1:19 pm - More than five years after Illinois began issuing permits for legal production of industrial hemp, Gov. JB Pritzker said Friday he now favors legislation to bring the ind...
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Elk Grove PD receives accreditation for 10th timeDec 16, 2024 1:18 pm - The Elk Grove Village Police Department has been awarded Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., village officials announced.
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Barrington police warn of scam callsDec 16, 2024 1:18 pm - The Barrington Police Department said it has received multiple reports about scam calls in which individuals falsely claim to be from the police department and try to deceive people into providing personal information or making payments.
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Shoe Factory Road closing Tuesday in Hoffman EstatesDec 16, 2024 1:18 pm - Shoe Factory Road in Hoffman Estates will be closed between Beverly Road and Sutton Road starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday for emergency railroad track repairs.
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District 303 approves nearly $200 million tax levy
Dec 16, 2024 11:06 am - St. Charles Unit District 303 Board members approved a 2024 property tax levy of just under $200 million in a split vote at their Dec. 9 meeting without discussion.
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‘Wrapping our arms around the community’: The Outreach House helps with food, clothing, utilitiesDec 15, 2024 9:00 pm - Most charities refer to the people they serve as clients. At Lombard's The Outreach House, employees and volunteers call them guests, a moniker inspired by the organization's name and its mission of providing food, clothing, diapers and emergency financial assistance to those in need.
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Metra spent almost $1.57 million on an investigation into police misconduct. It’s not releasing the resultsDec 15, 2024 9:00 pm - Investigating accusations of racist language, favoritism and mismanagement at the Metra Police Department cost about $1.57 million. But the agency is releasing little information about what the probe uncovered.
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Why suburbs might ‘see’ a difference in Lake Michigan water from ChicagoDec 15, 2024 9:00 pm - Residents in suburban communities receiving Lake Michigan water directly or indirectly from the City of Chicago could see a temporary discoloration in the water. This is a result of a change in the city’s water treatment process.
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Mount Prospect trustee hopeful launching write-in campaignDec 15, 2024 4:58 pm - A candidate for the Mount Prospect village board who lost her spot on the ballot hopes to succeed in a write-in campaign.
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A magically early start to Hanukkah celebrations in ElginDec 15, 2024 3:42 pm - The official start of Hanukkah may still be more than a week away, but with magic, games and latkes on the menu, why wait? Kids and grown-ups got an early start on the celebration Sunday with the Magical Hanukkah Extravaganza celebration at Congregation Kneseth Israel in Elgin.