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20,000 trucks a day: Suburban warehouse boom raises safety fearsMay 12, 2026 8:00 am - Every day, thousands of semi trucks roll in and out of the sprawling warehouse complexes in the suburbs, supporting the rise of next-day delivery. They pummel the roads, belch fumes and cause deadly crashes.
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‘Tiny biters can make you seriously sick’: Prevention key during tick seasonMay 11, 2026 6:10 pm - As the days warm in May, local health experts caution anyone heading outdoors to take simple measures to protect themselves from ticks and the diseases they can cause.
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Swimmers come first: British Swim School hopes to make splash in Buffalo GroveMay 11, 2026 5:56 pm - British Swim School, a franchise with about 500 locations across the U.S. and Canada, has taken the plunge into Buffalo Grove.
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Fuel, airfare angst takes a bite out of Memorial Day holiday getaways for IllinoisansMay 11, 2026 5:50 pm - How much is gas in Michigan? Here’s that info and more if you’re escaping for summer’s first long weekend.
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A change in plan: Long held property in Vernon Hills set for apartmentsMay 11, 2026 5:29 pm - Twenty two years after property was acquired east of Milwaukee Avenue to the Des Plaines River in Vernon Hills a project has been greenlighted for development, though for a different purpose than originally intended
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Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can't do it on his own
May 11, 2026 1:19 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he will move to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran...
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Elk Grove hosting town hall on data centers May 20May 11, 2026 11:39 am - Elk Grove Village will host a town-hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, to discuss data centers.
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Fresh finds: A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 11, 2026 11:39 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.
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Buffalo Grove, M/I Homes break ground on Highbury ClubMay 11, 2026 11:34 am - M/I Homes and Buffalo Grove officials broke ground last week on the Highbury Club, a nine-acre, 33-home single-family development.
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How to help ease challenges facing pollinators topic of programMay 11, 2026 10:08 am - “The Wings of Life: Pollinators” is the topic of the Green Drinks Libertyville meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Pizzeria de Ville, 404 N. Milwaukee Ave.