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‘A beloved holiday tradition’: Morton Arboretum’s ‘Illumination’ returns for a 13th year of immersive displaysNov 07, 2025 10:34 am - The Morton Arboretum’s “Illumination” presentation incorporates several large-scale sculptures from the arboretum’s “Vivid Creatures” exhibition -- and offers three days for dogs to attend.
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Elgin police sergeant to be laid to rest Friday in MundeleinNov 07, 2025 9:10 am - Elgin police Sgt. Richard Free IV, who died Nov. 2, will be laid to rest Friday in Lake County.
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Don’t veer for deer: Fall is peak time of year for collisions, says IDOTNov 06, 2025 9:47 pm - The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding drivers to be cautious of deer on the roads, especially during the peak mating season from October to December.
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Cook County unveils plans for Quentin Road revamp at public hearing in PalatineNov 06, 2025 9:44 pm - Cook County officials unveiled planned improvements to Quentin Road between Dundee Road and Lake-Cook Road Thursday night at the Cotillion Banquets in Palatine.
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Santa makes late-announced arrival at Woodfield Mall for Christmas seasonNov 06, 2025 8:32 pm - At short notice Thursday evening, Santa made his traditional arrival parade around Woodfield Mall to usher in the holidays.
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Schaumburg holding hearing on new TIF district to support redevelopment near Wintrust FieldNov 06, 2025 7:44 pm - Schaumburg is holding a hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday about plans to create a Tax Increment Financing District to assist redevelopment of residential properties into industrial land.
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Vigil held in Kentucky to share sorrow over UPS plane crash that killed at least 13
Nov 06, 2025 7:01 pm - Two days after a deadly UPS plane disaster, a candlelight vigil was held Thursday in Louisville, Kentucky, to remember the victims and thank first responders, while teams still worked to find or identify people caught in the crash and subsequent firestorm.
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Arlington Heights 2026 budget: Spending is down, so why is levy up?Nov 06, 2025 6:59 pm - Arlington Heights officials have proposed a 2.29% property tax levy increase, mainly due to increases in public employee pension costs.
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Pace's rideshare program gets a lifeline after transit funding boostNov 06, 2025 6:58 pm - RTA planners detail how much money Metra, Pace and the CTA will receive in 2026 once transit bailout legislation takes effect.
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Texts appear to show Border Patrol agent bragging about shooting a woman in Chicago