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Buffalo Grove ranked best place to live in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report. Here’s who else made the listMay 19, 2026 11:12 am - Buffalo Grove cracked the top 15 in U.S. News & World Report's newly released 2026-2027 Best Places to Live rankings. Other communities gaining recognition included Naperville.
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Stalled surveillance bill highlights tension between privacy and public safetyMay 18, 2026 7:15 pm - Backers of a bill aimed at limiting law enforcement’s use of biometric surveillance say they’re not looking to move the measure this legislative session.
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‘Protecting homes’: Officials celebrate $3.5 million drainage, flood control project in WaucondaMay 18, 2026 6:45 pm - State, county and village officials gathered Monday at historic Phil’s Beach in Wauconda to mark the completion of the $3.5 million Bangs Lake Outfall drainage and flood control project.
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While slamming Chicago mayor for having ‘no plan,’ Pritzker optimistic about Bears stadium deal in Arlington HeightsMay 18, 2026 6:19 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday expressed confidence that legislation for the Bears’ potential move to Arlington Heights will pass before May 31. He also criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for having “no plan” to keep the team in the city.
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Three watchdog agencies decry proposed $221 million Nicor Gas rate increaseMay 18, 2026 1:37 pm - A trio of consumer and environmental protection agencies Monday outlined their testimony to the Illinois Commerce Commission opposing Nicor’s proposed rate hike calculated at $221 million more to deliver natural gas to consumers.
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CarFun on 21 season begins Wednesday in downtown LibertyvilleMay 18, 2026 1:00 pm - CarFun on 21, bringing classic cars, trucks and motorcycles to Church and Cook streets in downtown Libertyville, debuts for the season at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 20.
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Campton Hills eatery owner expands to 2nd restaurant in Carol Stream
May 18, 2026 12:26 pm - Luis Maldonado opened Ikal Y Sanse in Campton Hills last August. Earlier this month, Maldonado added a second restaurant, Barrio Taqueria and Cocina in Carol Stream.
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Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
May 18, 2026 9:27 am - Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
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Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
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Convenience or concern? Projections of thousands of flying packages worry some suburbs as Amazon pitches drone deliveriesMay 17, 2026 8:45 pm - The FAA is reviewing a proposal from Amazon Prime Air to launch drone deliveries from four locations including Winfield and Morton Grove.