Local
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Palatine Fire Department offering CPR classFeb 10, 2025 2:25 pm - The Palatine Fire Department has spots open for a CPR class scheduled next month.
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‘Yeah, I gave him the finger’: Campton Hills trustee in hot water again over zoning flapFeb 09, 2025 12:44 pm - A Campton Hills trustee was cited by the village last month on allegations she’s violating the town’s zoning rules by operating a home-based massage therapy business. Trustee Janet Burson denies the claim, but admits giving Village Administrator Mark Rooney the middle finger in a heated conversation over it.
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Arlington Heights to reveal findings of probe into garbage truck explosionFeb 09, 2025 9:41 am - The Arlington Heights Fire Department next week will present the results of its investigation into what caused a garbage truck to explode along a village street in December, injuring three first responders.
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Lifetime insurance for injured public safety workers under scrutiny again after change in lawFeb 08, 2025 12:15 pm - Hundreds of injured Illinois police and firefighters receive taxpayer-funded health insurance under a state law, with the number growing as courts expand eligibility, costing towns millions.
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Naperville house badly damaged by fire SaturdayFeb 08, 2025 10:08 am - A vacant house in Naperville was badly damaged by a fire early Saturday morning.
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Des Plaines artist’s work on display at libraryFeb 07, 2025 6:52 am - The Des Plaines Public Library is hosting an exhibition of artist Mary Olson’s work.
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Former Rolling Meadows finance director now overseeing the books in Arlington HeightsFeb 07, 2025 5:44 am - Melissa Gallagher, who was the longtime finance director in Rolling Meadows, has been hired to fill the same role in neighboring Arlington Heights, taking over from 21-year director Tom Kuehne.
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‘We’re all humans’: Immigrant advocates rally in West Chicago to protest mass deportationsFeb 05, 2025 2:00 pm - Large crowd in West Chicago demonstrates against ICE raids, activists worry about arbitrary deportations.
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‘Passion for making a difference’: Young volunteer honored with Wheeling awardFeb 04, 2025 9:15 pm - A Wheeling girl with a penchant for community service projects is the village’s newest citizen of the year.
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Learn about Lake County’s role in the Underground RailroadFeb 03, 2025 2:08 pm - Learn about Lake County’s antislavery efforts and its role in the Underground Railroad through a program at the Fremont Public Library in Mundelein.