News
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Lake County forest preserves wants to borrow $155 million for habitat restoration, land acquisitionJun 03, 2024 8:13 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserve District plans to ask voters for approval to borrow $155 million for a variety of purposes
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Barrington appoints new director of cultural affairsJun 03, 2024 7:50 pm - Barrington has hired Brian Coyle as its new director of cultural affairs, a role that includes overseeing programming at Barrington’s White House and other cultural event...
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‘Change agent’: Former Mount Prospect fire chief was an innovatorJun 03, 2024 7:45 pm - Lawrence Pairitz was a TV repairman when he joined Mount Prospect’s volunteer fire department in 1958. Twelve years later, and at just 35 years old, Pairitz would be leading the department as its chief.
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Shuttered Steak ‘n Shake in Rolling Meadows being converted into Citibank branchJun 03, 2024 7:45 pm - From steakburgers and milkshakes to deposits and withdrawals: the long-vacant Steak ‘n Shake on Algonquin Road in Rolling Meadows is being converted into a Citibank branch.
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Sangamon County judge considering whether slated candidates can appear on November ballot
Jun 03, 2024 6:48 pm - A Sangamon County judge is weighing whether to block a new state law that bans the long-practiced tradition of political parties slating candidates for a general election...
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Why Winfield leaders want to add a plaza downtownJun 03, 2024 6:35 pm - Winfield trustees will vote Thursday on hiring landscape architects to draft preliminary designs for a public plaza on village property adjacent to the Metra train station.
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Batavia man marks 100 years, recalls serving during World War II on historic battleship
Jun 03, 2024 5:30 pm - Batavia resident Robert Larson, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, recalled serving on the USS Texas during World War II.
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New name, new offerings for Downtown Elgin Market as it kicks off 24th season FridayJun 03, 2024 5:07 pm - The Downtown Elgin Market will kick off its 24th season on Friday, and even though organizers dropped the word Farmers from its name, the focus on fresh, artisanal goods remains the same.
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Back behind the wheel: After stroke, Huntley man relearns how to drive to regain independence lost
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IDPH says measles outbreak is overJun 03, 2024 4:35 pm - The state health department says a measles outbreak is over.