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Bears resume studies for potential redevelopment of Arlington ParkMar 01, 2025 5:07 pm - The Chicago Bears have resumed studies and begun to refine plans for a potential $5 billion redevelopment of the former Arlington Park racetrack site. The team's consultants had paused work due to a property tax dispute, which was resolved through a recent agreement with local school districts.
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Israel’s military is told to prepare to defend a Druze community outside Syria’s capital
Mar 01, 2025 3:38 pm - JERUSALEM — Israel’s defense ministry on Saturday said the military has been instructed to prepare to defend a Druze settlement in the suburbs of Damascus, asserting that...
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‘Instability in the market’ or rightsizing? What does federal EV cold shoulder mean for Illinois?Mar 01, 2025 2:07 pm - President Donald Trump’s opposition to electric vehicles is problematic for Illinois businesses banking on federal support, even as the state continues expanding EV infrastructure.
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SBAC aims to champion a robust small business agendaMar 01, 2025 1:20 pm - The latest data from the U.S. Small Business Administration shows that more than 97% of Illinois businesses have fewer than 20 employees. These small businesses are the backbone of our economy, fostering economic development and supporting local communities throughout our state.
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‘Hope and healing’: Kane County Child Advocacy Center enlists therapy dog to comfort young victims
Mar 01, 2025 1:04 pm - Kane County children who are victims of crime may find some comfort in the child advocacy center’s newly sworn-in four-legged member.
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Why some suburbs compensate members of appointed boardsMar 01, 2025 12:45 pm - A Daily Herald analysis of 93 municipalities showed about half compensate those who serve on appointed advisory boards, spending on average $5,300 a year.
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As U.S. sees rough flu season, what’s happening in the suburbs?Mar 01, 2025 12:45 pm - This flu season has been brutal nationally, and though Illinois is faring better than some of its neighbors, experts say if you still haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, it’s not too late.
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Huntley to purchase land for more parking downtown
Mar 01, 2025 12:41 pm - Huntley officials are looking to add more parking downtown and are buying some land to do that.
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Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while ‘Conclave’ heads into Academy Awards
Mar 01, 2025 7:10 am - VATICAN CITY — There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to speculate about the election of ...
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Pope has coffee, rests after setback in recovery — a bronchial spasm requiring further ventilation
Mar 01, 2025 7:10 am - ROME (AP) — Pope Francis had coffee and was reading newspapers Saturday after an alarming setback in his two-week recovery from double pneumonia: Doctors had to put him o...