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The Week in Pictures photo gallery for the end of February in the suburbsMar 04, 2025 1:46 pm -
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Two write-in candidates create contested race for District 211 school board electionMar 04, 2025 1:08 pm - The declaration of two write-in candidates has made the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board of education election on April 1 contested for the first time since two different candidates were removed from the ballot in December.
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Bakeries filled with customers on Paczki DayMar 04, 2025 1:02 pm - The doors of Northwest Suburban bakeries were given quite a workout Tuesday morning as herds of customers left with armfuls of boxes filled with pastries on Paczki Day.
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Pritzker: Trump tariffs will hurt Illinois manufacturers, farmers and consumersMar 04, 2025 12:55 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin lay out the consequences of tariffs in Illinois.
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Financial breaks for Des Plaines Theatre approvedMar 04, 2025 12:53 pm - The company that operates the city-owned Des Plaines Theatre will get a significant break on its rent for the next two years.
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Pedestrian seriously injured in crash with Cook County sheriff’s vehicleMar 04, 2025 11:44 am - A pedestrian suffered severe injuries when struck by a Cook County sheriff’s vehicle early Tuesday morning in Glenview, police said.
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Trump’s trade war draws swift retaliation as Mexico, Canada and China impose tariffs on the US
Mar 04, 2025 10:34 am - President Donald Trump launched a trade war Tuesday against America’s three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin as the U.S. faced the threat of rekindled inflation and paralyzing uncertainty for business.
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Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of home schooling
Mar 04, 2025 9:46 am - A new Illinois bill aims to add some oversight of families who home-school their children, a response to concerns that the state does little to ensure these students receive an education and are protected from harm.
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Incumbent emphasizes experience while challenger in Libertyville mayoral race says more collaboration is neededMar 04, 2025 9:34 am - The campaign slogans of the two candidates running for mayor in Libertyville summarize what they’re offering voters with the incumbent running on experience and the challenger calling for more community engagement.
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How you can be more eco-friendly this Lenten seasonMar 04, 2025 9:34 am - Sharon Starr, a member of the Sierra Club’s Illinois Chapter and St. Lawrence Episcopal Church in Libertyville, urges the faithful to adopt more eco-friendly habits this Lenten season to reduce their use of single-use plastics — and not just for 40 days.