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RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Jan 30, 2025 2:19 pm - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to be the nation's top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee's deep skepticism of routine childhood vaccinations that prevent deadly diseases.
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St. Charles looking at boosting business improvement grants
Jan 30, 2025 1:33 pm - St. Charles businesses may be able to receive up to $30,000 in grant funding from the city this year for various building projects and ADA improvements through the city’s Business Improvement Grant (BIG) program.
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Batavia residents oppose ban of kratom, delta-8, other synthetic drug sales
Jan 30, 2025 12:57 pm - Batavia residents and business owners made their voices heard in opposition to the proposed prohibition of kratom, THC and CBD derivatives, and other synthetic drug sales.
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Consumers Credit Union to open new branch in Lake in the HillsJan 30, 2025 12:51 pm - Consumers Credit Union is opening a new branch in Lake in the Hills, scheduled to open in fall 2025. The branch will provide more convenient access for existing members and introduce new customers to their products.
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‘It was never a job for him’: Longtime Mount Prospect florist dies at 97Jan 30, 2025 12:31 pm - Harold Busse, who turned Busse’s Flowers into a Mount Prospect institution, has died at 97.
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U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% from October to December, 2.8% for full year 2024
Jan 30, 2025 7:44 am - The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth.
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Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century
Jan 30, 2025 5:53 am - A report by the Federal Aviation Administration says staffing in the air traffic control tower was “not normal” at time of the midair collision near Washington.
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Evolving plan for prime downtown Libertyville property includes 91-unit apartment buildingJan 29, 2025 7:49 pm - A recommendation regarding plans for a proposed 91-unit apartment building near Libertyville's downtown Metra station has been delayed to allow developers time to address parking and other issues.
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Forest preserve district sues to acquire property, while West Chicago wants housing thereJan 29, 2025 6:17 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has filed a condemnation lawsuit against the owners of a property abutting Pratt’s Wayne Woods, months after the West Chicago City Council approved plans for a townhouse-style development on part of the site.
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Geneva council approves townhouse proposal, despite some objections
Jan 29, 2025 2:48 pm - The Geneva City Council has approved an annexation agreement for a proposed 24-unit townhouse development.