Local
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How you can donate toys in Maine TownshipNov 14, 2024 2:44 pm - Maine Township officials, led by Highway Commissioner Ed Beauvais, are collecting toys for needy children this holiday season.
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Federal appeals court weighs Cook County assault weapon law
Nov 13, 2024 9:44 am - A panel of federal judges is weighing whether to overturn a Cook County ban on semiautomatic weapons in a case that could upend other local bans and call into question the statewide prohibition on the controversial class of firearms.
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‘A gift for helping’: Geneva couple honored for decades of community service
Nov 10, 2024 2:06 pm - Geneva residents Chuck and Heidi Howlett were honored for their decades of commitment to their hometown with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s Wood Community Service Award.
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Why Mundelein’s property tax haul could increase next yearNov 08, 2024 8:48 pm - Mundelein officials are considering increasing the amount of property taxes they’ll collect in the next fiscal year.
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Schaumburg trustees to review $1.47 million renovation plan for temporary village hallNov 06, 2024 2:22 pm - Schaumburg’s engineering and public works committee will meet at the newly acquired temporary village hall Thursday night to review a proposed $1.47 million contract to prepare the building for municipal use when the permanent facility is undergoing replacement.
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Wheeling car wreck leaves one person critically hurtNov 06, 2024 1:26 pm - A Vernon Hills man was critically injured Wednesday morning when his broken-down car was struck by another auto on Lake-Cook Road in Wheeling, police said.
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Free smoke alarms available for Mundelein residentsOct 29, 2024 10:08 am - Mundelein residents can get free smoke alarms installed in their homes by firefighters.
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Smiles instead of scares at Elgin senior home’s Halloween HikeOct 27, 2024 5:22 pm - Halloween might be a celebration of all the things that give us a fright, but there was nothing but smiles and joy Sunday during the 6th annual Halloween Hike at The Vines Senior Homes in Elgin.
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Enjoy jazz music before Halloween at Mundelein libraryOct 24, 2024 3:20 pm - Enjoy Halloween-themed music from Jeanne Becker and her jazz trio on Wednesday in Mundelein.
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Des Plaines library’s writing contest deadline approachingOct 23, 2024 2:26 pm - There’s still time for young storytellers to enter the Des Plaines Public Library’s Wicked Good Writing Contest.