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Attorneys contend Drew Peterson’s mental state seems to have deteriorated further
Apr 08, 2025 2:43 pm - Lawyers contend a former Bolingbrook police sergeant’s mental state seems to have deteriorated further since last year as they deal with his bid to vacate his murder conviction.
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Elgin could get its second recreational cannabis dispensaryApr 08, 2025 2:13 pm - The Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission gave preliminary approval Monday for the city’s second recreational cannabis dispensary. Jane & Buds Cannabis Dispensary will open in the former Boston Market on Randall Road if owners receive approval from the city council.
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Elmhurst University endows annual Heschel Lecture in honor of former mayor and Holocaust educatorApr 08, 2025 1:52 pm - Longtime Elmhurst leader Abner Ganet's family endows annual Abraham Joshua Heschel Lecture at university. This year's lecture focuses on Jewish campus life and interfaith pluralism.
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Geneva’s Viking ship to make landfall in downtown
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Des Plaines closer to creating local grocery sales taxApr 08, 2025 12:57 pm - Des Plaines city council members on Monday overwhelmingly supported creating a local 1% sales tax on grocery items to offset the pending elimination of an identical state tax.
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Illinois nursing homes seek Medicaid rate hike
Apr 08, 2025 12:27 pm - Nursing home industry officials are urging Illinois lawmakers to increase the rates they receive from the state’s Medicaid system, arguing the current rates are outdated and are forcing many facilities around the state out of business.
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United Airlines … or ‘The Rest’? New O’Hare ad blitz comes as rivalry with American Airlines heats upApr 08, 2025 12:06 pm - United Airlines pokes fun at its competitors in the Chicago market as the summer travel season gears up.
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GPS psychologist to help kids navigate thoughts, feelings and self-talkApr 08, 2025 12:00 pm - On Wednesday, April 16, the GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will host psychologist and author Dr. Susan David in a presentation titled “Emotional Agility: Skills to Navigate Change and Embrace Self-Compassion.”
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Man convicted of Aurora gang-related murderApr 08, 2025 11:48 am - A man has been convicted of what authorities called a gang-related murder in Aurora, where he shot the driver of a car.
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Gurnee establishing a village arts commissionApr 08, 2025 8:20 am - Gurnee is establishing an Arts Commission to help foster a thriving artistic environment and is looking for residents and businesses interested in being a part of it.