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Kane County Chair makes pitch for $51 million sales tax referendum
Mar 06, 2025 11:39 am - Kane County voters will consider a 0.75% retail sales tax increase on the April 1 ballot, a request from the county intended to bring in $51 million in revenue to support public safety.
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick says most tariffs on Canada, Mexico likely to be delayed a month
Mar 06, 2025 10:44 am - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday in a television interview that President Donald Trump will “likely” suspend 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for most products and services for a month, broadening an exemption that was granted on Wednesday only to autos.
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‘I wish there was more unity’: Mundelein, school districts at odds over Ivanhoe Village megaprojectMar 05, 2025 5:22 pm - Mundelein-area school districts, village officials and the developer behind the massive Ivanhoe Village project are at odds over how much the builder should pay to offset the expected costs the project will cause for local governments.
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A cultural journey: With Stumara, husband-and-wife team brings Georgian cuisine to WheelingMar 05, 2025 10:06 am - Stumara, which recently won a 2025 Jean Banchet Award for Best Heritage Restaurant, brings Georgian food, wine and culture to a strip mall in Wheeling.
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He bet his life savings on paper straws. Trump may destroy his business.
Mar 05, 2025 9:55 am - After 50 years toiling in the country’s paper mills, 75-year-old Guy Spinelli plunked his life savings into creating a “24 hours strong” straw that he manufactures in Woodstock, and sells to more than 1,000 restaurants, bars, coffee shops and casinos. But now, two years in, Spinelli says the party is over.
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5 years since COVID: Here’s how the restaurant industry has changed for businesses, consumersMar 05, 2025 9:41 am - Consumers have seen a lot of changes in the restaurant industry since COVID hit five years ago.
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Builder won’t repair faulty drainageMar 05, 2025 3:39 am - A new homeowner discovers that water from a rainfall flows into the garage, under the garage door, because of the slant of the driveway. His builder won’t take responsibility. What recourse does the owner have?
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Lisle board agrees to annex land for townhouse developmentMar 04, 2025 5:15 pm - Lisle trustees have authorized the annexation of a vacant, narrow property off Fender Road to allow for a residential development.
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What to know about the riskiest scams of the year nationwideMar 04, 2025 2:13 pm - Investment scams, including those involving cryptocurrency, remained the riskiest scam type in 2024, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau.
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More housing, Cafe Roma, splash pad and more on horizon for Huntley