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With cicadas emerging this spring, here’s how to protect your trees and shrubsApr 06, 2024 5:30 am - As the rare dual emergence of the 13- and 17-year periodical cicada broods approaches, experts say some trees and shrubs might need protection ahead of the once in a lif...
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Invaders from underground are coming in cicada-geddon. It’s the biggest bug emergence in centuriesApr 06, 2024 5:15 am - Trillions of evolution’s bizarro wonders, red-eyed periodical cicadas that have pumps in their heads and jet-like muscles in their rears, are about to emerge in numbers n...
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Keeping water cleaner: New street sweeper has message for Lake County residentsApr 05, 2024 8:47 pm - Sweeping removes pollutants and helps protect waterways, transportation officials say Besides cleaning, the Lake County Division of Transportation’s new street sweep...
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Dream wedding comes out of nightmare scenarioApr 05, 2024 5:54 pm - First came a true miracle of life. Then, a miraculous marriage. Midelson and Jatiana Silencieux were married March 25 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge....
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Biden tours collapsed Baltimore bridge as clearing proceeds and declares 'your nation has your back'
Apr 05, 2024 2:53 pm - BALTIMORE — President Joe Biden got a firsthand look Friday at efforts to clear away the “mangled mess” of remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore,...
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Bales Metal Surface Solutions hosts ribbon-cutting for two new lines, improving capacity by 100%Apr 05, 2024 12:43 pm - Bales Metal Surface Solutions in Downers Grove has replaced the two nickel lines in its 29,000-square-foot facility. The project has doubled the finishing supplier’s ni...
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Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances, but prospects uncertain amid pushback
Apr 05, 2024 10:55 am - Opponents say eliminating the tip credit will lead to decreased hours and layoffs for staff An Illinois House committee advanced a measure that would end the state’s...
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Yellen calls for level playing field for US workers and firms during China visit
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Condominium balcony can’t be extendedApr 04, 2024 6:56 pm - A bigger balcony would be nice, but are you allowed to enlarge yours in a condo association?
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Illinois Office of Tourism magazine offers spring and summer trip ideasApr 04, 2024 3:09 pm - For travel enthusiasts, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Tourism has released its spring/summer 2024 issue of Enjoy Illinois,...