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IRS says churches should be allowed to make political endorsements
Jul 08, 2025 8:15 pm - The IRS said in a new court filing that clergy and houses of worship should be allowed to make political endorsements, a potential move away from a 71-year-old tax policy...
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Des Plaines to limit cannabis dispensaries through new license systemJul 08, 2025 7:25 pm - With entrepreneurs showing interest in opening cannabis dispensaries in Des Plaines, the city council has decided to limit the number of pot shops in town through a licensing system.
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‘More than just coffee’: Arlington Heights café recognized for hiring people with disabilitiesJul 08, 2025 7:22 pm - Gerry’s Café in Arlington Heights was recognized with a state tourism designation Tuesday for its mission of providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Two replacement Hoffman Estates fire stations making progress this summerJul 08, 2025 6:01 pm - Hoffman Estates’ replacement of Fire Station 21 is moving from exterior to interior construction with the aim of completion in the late fall, while preparations are under way to demolish the vacated office complex where a replacement Fire Station 22 will be built.
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Special prosecutor appointed to investigate DuPage clerk’s bidding practicesJul 08, 2025 5:58 pm - The Illinois attorney general’s office has been assigned as a special prosecutor to investigate bidding practices in the DuPage County clerk’s office.
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With council approvals, West Chicago mayor intends to drop court caseJul 08, 2025 5:51 pm - West Chicago City Council approves agreement with former city administrator, enabling Mayor Daniel Bovey to drop his case seeking a declaratory judgment on his appointment powers, while city aldermen alleviate further turbulence.
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Large teen gathering at Glen Ellyn pool leads to misdemeanor arrestJul 08, 2025 5:49 pm - A large gathering of young people at Glen Ellyn’s Sunset Pool over the weekend has led to misdemeanors against at least one teen.
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‘A far more acceptable project’: Final plan approval granted for The Reserves of Lake ZurichJul 08, 2025 5:46 pm - A proposed residential development rejected by Lake Zurich officials more than two years ago has final approval after several revisions.
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Intense downpours like those in Texas are more frequent, but there’s no telling where they'll happen
Jul 08, 2025 5:05 pm - It’s not just Texas and North Carolina. Intense rain is falling more frequently in many areas of the U.S. — though where it occurs and whether it causes catastrophic floo...
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US to ban Chinese purchases of farmland, citing national security