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State grants funding big improvements in seven Lake County communitiesDec 18, 2024 8:59 pm - New, improved and expanded park facilities are on the 2025 calendar in seven Lake County communities with the assistance of nearly $4 million in state matching grants.
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Lake County Metra board director Bush steps downDec 18, 2024 8:58 pm - Like trains? Live in Lake County? You could be eligible for an open spot on the Metra board.
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Mrs. Claus delivers holiday cheer — and presents — to patients at children’s hospitalDec 18, 2024 8:10 pm - Christmas came a week early at Ascension Saint Alexius Women and Children's Hospital in Hoffman Estates, as Mrs. Claus delivered presents to pediatric patients Wednesday.
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Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China’s power
Dec 18, 2024 7:57 pm - WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a defense bill Wednesday that authorizes significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members, aims to counter China's growing power ...
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A government shutdown looked unlikely. Then Elon Musk took to X.
Dec 18, 2024 7:41 pm - Congressional leaders had lined up on Tuesday to approve a spending bill that would avert a government shutdown — before Elon Musk, President-elect Donald Trump’s “first ...
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Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown
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ATM tech reports robbery in Lake in the HillsDec 18, 2024 6:31 pm - No injuries were reported after a robbery at Bank of America in Lake in the Hills Tuesday night. Lake in the Hills police were dispatched to the bank at 240 N. Randall Ro...
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Suburban theater in review: Stolp Island Theatre opens, BTE wins first Jeff Award, Northlight prepares for new homeDec 18, 2024 4:52 pm - This year saw Aurora’s Paramount Theatre open its third venue, Stolp Island Theatre, while Buffalo Theatre Ensemble earned its first Joseph Jefferson Award.
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Body found near Wheaton parkDec 18, 2024 4:25 pm - A body was found Wednesday morning near Lincoln Marsh Natural Area in Wheaton, police announced Wednesday afternoon.
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Schaumburg’s 5-year, $412.7 million capital improvement plan envisions no tax hikesDec 18, 2024 3:34 pm - Schaumburg’s ambitious five-year, $412.7 million capital improvement plan includes replacements of village hall and the police station, renovations to two fire stations and the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, all without raising taxes.