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Pritzker touts ‘cheaper, cleaner energy’ from Hampshire solar project set to power hundreds of homes
Oct 15, 2025 11:53 am - In a visit to rural Kane County Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker said the need for “cheaper, cleaner” energy is “more important than ever” while celebrating a solar farm that officials said will help power nearly 600 low-income households.
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E-bike and e-scooter regulations coming to MundeleinOct 15, 2025 11:53 am - Add Mundelein to the growing list of suburbs taking on battery-powered bikes and scooters and related safety issues.
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‘Comets’ soars to victory in Hey Nonny songwriting contestOct 15, 2025 11:22 am - Emily Barnes won the Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest with her song “Comets,” earning $1,000 and a performance slot at the Arlington Heights listening room.
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Oakbrook Terrace home left uninhabitable after Tuesday night fireOct 15, 2025 10:46 am - No injuries were reported in an Oakbrook Terrace house fire Tuesday night that left the home uninhabitable.
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Top Cook County judge bars civil immigration arrests at courthouses
Oct 15, 2025 10:46 am - Cook County Circuit Chief Judge Timothy Evans has signed an order barring civil arrests of people while at county courts — a common tactic used by federal immigration agents to detain people.
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Best Bets: Paul Reiser at The MAC and Chicago Sinfonietta opens seasonOct 15, 2025 10:28 am - Actor/comedian Paul Reiser headlines The MAC, the Chicago Sinfonietta showcases Indian music at Naperville and Chicago concerts, and Chicago’s MCA hosts a career perspective of artist/activist/musician Yoko Ono.
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Fox Lake man facing weapons charges after making threatsOct 15, 2025 8:44 am - A 50-year-old Fox Lake man is facing assault and weapons charges after police said he threatened to shoot two people Tuesday.
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Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governor’s mansion while Shapiro’s family slept
Oct 14, 2025 9:20 pm - HARRISBURG, Pa. — A man who scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and used beer bottles filled with gasoline to ignite the occupied Penn...
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Erdogan opposed Netanyahu’s attendance at summit, Turkish official confirms
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St. Charles North offers musical tribute with 19th annual Veterans Salute ConcertOct 14, 2025 8:01 pm - St. Charles North High School presents the 19th annual Veterans Salute Concert on Nov. 11, honoring veterans through patriotic and reflective musical performances.