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Illinois launches ‘Help Stop Hate’ program as hate crime reports surgeOct 30, 2024 1:54 pm - Just days after an Orthodox Jewish man was shot while walking to his Chicago synagogue, and amid record numbers of hate crime reports nationwide, state leaders on Wednesday announced a new initiative to help those affected by hate-fueled attacks.
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Palatine site to become group home for human trafficking survivorsOct 30, 2024 12:24 pm - A secluded, wooded area in Palatine will be the site for the first DCFS-licensed group home in Illinois for young female survivors of human trafficking. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for the facility, which will serve girls ages 12-18.
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County spending an issue in Kane District 10 raceOct 30, 2024 11:55 am - Kane County’s budget, including its spending, are an issue in the race for county board District 10.
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Lake County incumbent, board chair challenged by longtime public safety professionalOct 30, 2024 11:55 am - Veteran incumbent Democrat Sandy Hart is being challenged by Republican Ben Grum, a police commander, in his first run for public office to represent District 13 on the Lake County Board.
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What DuPage circuit clerk candidates would do to make court system easier to navigateOct 30, 2024 11:54 am - DuPage County voters are choosing between two lawyers to serve as the county’s circuit court clerk. Incumbent Candice Adams, a Lisle Democrat, is seeking a second term while Westmont Republican Jeremy “Jaye” Wang is hoping to unseat her.
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Mount Prospect honors the finest of its finestOct 30, 2024 11:26 am - Mount Prospect has named its police officers of the year for 2023.
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DuPage Monarch Project recognizes five Conservation ChampionsOct 30, 2024 10:58 am - This year, the DuPage Monarch Project recognized five pollinator conservation champions for their outstanding contributions to making DuPage County a safe haven for bees and butterflies.
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Buffalo Grove resident’s ‘Spook-Tacular’ display brings Halloween to lifeOct 30, 2024 10:01 am - While most everything in Rick Tadelman's front yard appears dead, the mere passage of visitors can bring his “Spook-Tacular” Halloween display outside his Buffalo Grove home to life.
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What’s up at Midway? An airport refresh with a hip lounge, artwork, and small businesses mentoringOct 30, 2024 9:55 am - A new lounge and vibrant art exhibits are among the latest efforts in the makeover of Midway International Airport.
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Suburban students make significant gains in English language arts proficiency, report card data showsOct 30, 2024 9:01 am - Schools across the suburbs have made notable strides in improving English language arts proficiency. mirroring a statewide trend seen in the 2024 Illinois School Report Card data released Wednesday.