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Police are using AI to write reports. Is it a high-tech time-saver or cause for concern?Feb 06, 2025 7:01 pm - The Elgin Police Department is the first in Illinois to use AI technology to generate police reports. Advocates say it saves officers time, allowing them to spend more hours patrolling the streets and responding to calls. But civil libertarians say AI tools are mistake-prone and susceptible to bias.
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Naperville council approves Fidelity plan and looks to limit banks downtownFeb 06, 2025 6:47 pm - With Wells Fargo expected to open in the former Barnes & Noble building, Naperville city council members are moving to limit retail banking downtown.
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Bolingbrook woman ordered to repay over $2.2 million for Medicaid fraudFeb 06, 2025 5:03 pm - A Bolingbrook woman has been ordered to repay more than $2.2 million to the state for defrauding it of more than $2.46 million in Medicaid funds.
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B’s Sweet Bites in Des Plaines to close permanentlyFeb 06, 2025 3:39 pm - A Des Plaines restaurant and bakery is closing permanently after more than 11 years.
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Photo Gallery: Sneak peek at 2025 Chicago Auto Show which opens Saturday, Feb. 8 at McCormick PlaceFeb 06, 2025 3:08 pm -
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New affordable housing development opens in PalatineFeb 06, 2025 2:39 pm - A new $30 million affordable housing development in Palatine opened its doors to the public this week.The Greenhaven Apartments and Townhomes, 303 Johnson St., consists of a three-story 58-unit apartment building and four townhouses.
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Tourism growth boosting revenues for Northwest suburbsFeb 06, 2025 2:30 pm - With a 6.1% increase over the previous year, 3 million overnight hotel stays brought a quarter billion dollars to the eight suburbs represented by the Meet Chicago Northwest visitors bureau in 2024, even as further growth is pursued.
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BBB: Beware of scam calls from a loan processing companyFeb 06, 2025 2:26 pm - The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about an alarming increase in harassing phone calls and voicemails from scammers posing as loan processing company representatives.
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Illinois lawmakers try again to ban certain food additives
Feb 06, 2025 1:57 pm - For the second legislative session in a row, Sen. Willie Preston, a Chicago Democrat, is pushing to ban several chemicals from Illinois food items.
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Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds
Feb 06, 2025 1:12 pm - A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging that their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 spike in his asthma medication.