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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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Antioch closes preschool citing licensing concernsFeb 06, 2025 1:07 pm - Camp Crayon, the Antioch parks department's preschool program, has been closed by the village because of concerns about state licensing and exemptions.
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Wheaton mayor to give ‘State of the City’Feb 06, 2025 12:41 pm - Wheaton Mayor Phil Suess will deliver his “State of the City” address during a luncheon at Arrowhead Golf Club this month. The event is set to run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p....
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Judge to consider if Highland Park survivors can be present during accused shooter’s trialFeb 06, 2025 11:44 am - A Lake County judge will decide Feb. 20 if survivors of the July 4, 2022 mass shooting in Highland Park and family members of those killed may be present during testimony when the accused shooter’s trial begins later this month.
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Trump blames ‘obsolete’ US air traffic control system for the plane and chopper collision near DC
Feb 06, 2025 11:25 am - President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed last week's deadly collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter on what he called an “obsolete” computer system used by U.S. air traffic controllers, and he vowed to replace it.
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Alternative school worker had inappropriate relationship with student, police sayFeb 06, 2025 11:25 am - An employee at an alternative school in North suburban Gages Lake is charged with having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student, authorities announced Thursday.
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Justice Department sues Illinois, Chicago over immigration enforcement
Feb 06, 2025 10:45 am - The Justice Department sued the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago on Thursday, accusing them of impeding the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The department seeks a court order to bar protections for immigrants that exist at the state and local level.
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‘Our taste is absolutely different’: New Libertyville coffee shop aims to be uniqueFeb 06, 2025 9:55 am - The newest coffee shop in Libertyville offers hard-to-describe but distinct, bold flavors infused with cardamom and other spices.
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Attorney: Campton Hills retaliated against cop for unionizing attempt
Feb 06, 2025 9:38 am - Campton Hills has paid one of its police officers about $62,500 not to come to work during the past 10 months because he tried to organize a union, his attorney said.
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Island Lake man pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed motorcyclist in McHenry