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Increased St. Charles tax levy needed to fund pensions, inflation for services, officials say
Dec 15, 2025 12:01 pm - The city of St. Charles approved a $15.4 million 2025 property tax levy, an increase over last year, in a plan officials said is meant to help pay for rising costs of services due to inflation and first responder pensions.
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Hilton Garden Inn in St. Charles under new ownership, will host banquets and weddings
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‘Illinois Maker’ Bee Coco aims to be the GOAT of nontoxic, hand-poured candlesDec 13, 2025 1:56 pm - Bee Coco Candle, which makes nontoxic candles out of its shop in Geneva, has been recognized as an “Illinois Maker” by the Illinois Office of Tourism.
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New Moon Vegan bakery in Batavia inducted into Illinois Made programDec 13, 2025 1:24 pm - New Moon Vegan, a woman-owned small-batch bakery and cafe in downtown Batavia, has been inducted into the Illinois Made program by the Illinois Office of Tourism. The eatery offers 100% plant-based pastries, breads and savory specialties, made fresh daily using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.
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A business plan as a blueprint for successDec 13, 2025 1:13 pm - When the holiday sales and activities wind down, a great way to improve revenues and odds of success is to spend valuable time creating or updating your business plan.
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Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season
Dec 13, 2025 1:11 pm - The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending — sometimes too much. From gifts to travel to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment.
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Inspiration behind Ashley’s Law again seeking legal changes to retain access to medical marijuanaDec 13, 2025 11:00 am - The 19-year-old Schaumburg woman who inspired Illinois’ Ashley’s Law in 2018 to have access to her medical marijuana patches while in school is again seeking legal changes to allow them to be delivered across state lines.
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‘Something’s got to give’: Sticker shock hits suburban Affordable Care Act enrolleesDec 13, 2025 10:00 am - ‘Our health system system is broken.’ With the Senate at a stalemate and no action from House, some in the suburbs are finding health insurance less affordable than ever. Suburbanites with ACA coverage are seeing increases from 47% to 95% in monthly premiums.
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‘This doesn’t pass the sniff test’: Proposal for new lounge in Mundelein encounters resistance over gamblingDec 12, 2025 7:17 pm - A plan to open a cocktail lounge with video gambling machines in downtown Mundelein encountered resistance during this week’s village board meeting.