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Illinois state lawmakers scramble to advance wetlands protection bill as session end nearsMay 21, 2024 6:15 pm - With less than a week of legislative session remaining in Springfield, lawmakers and environmental advocates are scrambling to pass a bill that would restore protections ...
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State lawmakers rush to regulate carbon capture technology as adjournment looms
May 21, 2024 5:56 pm - SPRINGFIELD — A technology one that some say is key to addressing climate change — but others say is a cash grab for heavy industry — could face new regulations if lawmak...
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Palatine approves bakery’s plan for outdoor dining, beer and wine salesMay 21, 2024 4:22 pm - Polish bakery and deli Kolatek Baking Company in Palatine will be giving its customers space to sit down and enjoy its artisan breads, sandwiches and pierogi, then wash them down with a beer.
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City lights and summer nights: Kane County’s live music scene is hopping
May 21, 2024 4:01 pm - Nick Smith knows that there were probably much better times to open a new live music venue than the summer of 2020. But the timing may not have been better for Smith and his partners to launch their new establishment, The Old Republic Kitchen + Bar on Randall Road in Elgin.
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Graceland is not for sale, Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough says in lawsuit
May 21, 2024 3:59 pm - Elvis Presley’s estate is fighting what it says is a fraudulent scheme to auction off Graceland to the highest bidder.
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Illinois Extension: Help track Asian longhorned ticks, an invasive pest that threatens livestockMay 21, 2024 3:33 pm - URBANA, Ill. — The invasive Asian longhorned tick, which can pose a health risk for humans, animals, and livestock, has been found in Illinois for the first time. Reside...
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Cicadas and your trees: 10 things to know from a leading SavATree expertMay 21, 2024 1:17 pm - A historic emergence of cicadas has arrived in our area. These harmless but noisy insects live most of their lives underground and then emerge once the soil reaches 64 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Learning Express Toys & Gifts earns Lake Zurich Green Business AwardMay 21, 2024 12:10 pm - The village of Lake Zurich recently recognized Learning Express Toys & Gifts with a Green Business Award. The award underscores the business’ dedication toward advancing ...
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Round Lake Beach in talks to redevelop shuttered movie theaterMay 21, 2024 11:07 am - The Regal Cinemas in Round Lake Beach has gone from a popular attraction for date nights to a popular attraction for criminals and other troublemakers since it closed las...
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With enrollment declining, Benedictine University in Lisle announces layoffsMay 21, 2024 8:49 am - Benedictine University in Lisle is trimming staff as it deals with declining enrollment and an end to COVID relief funds.