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How ‘church guy’ restored 101-year-old Elgin landmark after devastating storm
May 06, 2026 4:11 pm - Jeremy Bates was on his way to Kentucky last March when he learned about a historic church in Elgin devastated by the previous night’s storms. The McHenry man who’s built a reputation for restoring storm-ravaged churches turned around that day and helped restore the the church to its former glory.
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Elgin panel endorses plan to complete subdivision on city’s west sideMay 06, 2026 3:38 pm - Elgin’s Planning and Zoning Commission has approved plans for the final phase of the Ponds of Stony Creek, setting the stage for another 140 single-family homes to be built on the city’s far west side.
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Five candidates for 3 open seats means condo board must hold electionMay 06, 2026 3:34 pm - Our association has always had three candidates for the three open seats on the board every year. This year, we have five candidates for the three positions.
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Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
May 06, 2026 2:14 pm - With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months into the Iran war.
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Batavia Boardwalk Shops return for opening weekend on May 8May 06, 2026 11:26 am - On Friday, May 8, the seventh season of the Batavia Boardwalk Shops officially begins. Every year, 10 small businesses come together to create one vibrant, walkable destination in the heart of downtown Batavia.
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Lawsuit filed in Illinois takes aim at cannabis companies for not warning of mental health risks
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Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
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ICE raids reduce jobs for both U.S.-born and undocumented workers, study finds
May 06, 2026 9:20 am - President Donald Trump’s immigration raids and checkpoints are weighing on the labor market, leading to fewer jobs for U.S.-born men without a college degree as well as undocumented immigrants, according to an economic study out this week.
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Carvana adding services, creating 100 jobs at Hoffman Estates facility
May 06, 2026 8:54 am - Online car retailer Carvana plans to create about 100 jobs near Chicago by adding inspection and reconditioning services to its wholesale auction site in Hoffman Estates.
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Beach and facilities to be transformed to year-round use as The Landing on Diamond LakeMay 05, 2026 4:58 pm - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District is pursuing a new vision for its beach and facilities along the southeast shore of Diamond Lake.