Articles filed under Special Reports
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Canada isn’t banning older vehicles from its roadwaysMay 09, 2025 10:42 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that FEMA has run out of money because of spending on migrants, Donald Trump is pictured wading through floodwater and more.
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Fake story claims AOC’s sister vandalized Tesla dealershipMay 04, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that the sister of a liberal congresswoman vandalized a Tesla dealership, a picture showing tattoos proves a man mistakenly sent to an El Salvador prison is a gang member and more.
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‘You have to get through Rolling Meadows’: Mayor stresses city’s place in Arlington Park redevelopmentMay 01, 2025 8:00 pm - The mayor of Rolling Meadows emphasized Thursday that any redevelopment of the Arlington Park property will require cooperation with her town. “You have to get through Rolling Meadows to get there,” she said.
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‘The Simpsons’ didn’t predict Pope Francis’ deathApr 26, 2025 11:30 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines a recent social media post claiming the writers of the TV show “The Simpsons” previously knew Pope Francis was going to die. The pontiff died April 21 following a cerebral stroke.
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Daily Herald opinion: Sen. Dick Durbin has served our state, and our nation, wellApr 25, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Sen. Dick Durbin leaves an incredible legacy as he announces he will not seek another term.
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Daily Herald opinion: Bears, Arlington Heights move a step closer to the end zoneApr 23, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: There is momentum building for the Chicago Bears to develop a stadium at the former Arlington Park racing track site, while plans for a lakefront stadium face challenges.
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‘A significant milestone in the project’: Arlington Heights retains firm to vet Bears’ economic impact studyApr 21, 2025 9:57 pm - Arlington Heights officials Monday hired a consultant to review the Bears' economic impact study for the potential redevelopment of Arlington Park, with a $200,000 fee to be reimbursed by the Bears.
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Back to the ‘burbs? Bears say Arlington Heights again in the mix for stadium siteApr 02, 2025 11:44 am - The Bears are considering both downtown Chicago and Arlington Heights for their new stadium, team officials said Wednesday. “Two great locations,” said Chairman George McCaskey. “Both have their pluses and minuses. Both present fantastic opportunities and we’ll just have to see how it plays out.”
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Rolling Meadows council hits brakes on Kirchoff ‘road diet,’ orders traffic study firstMar 26, 2025 7:21 pm - The Rolling Meadows City Council voted 4-3 to postpone approval of a plan to reduce Kirchoff Road from five lanes to three, pending a traffic study.
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Bears stadium or not, Rolling Meadows considers shrinking nearby Kirchoff RoadMar 16, 2025 9:00 pm - Rolling Meadows officials have proposed reducing Kirchoff Road from five lanes to three, with bike lanes and on-street parking, to improve safety and create a town center district. But some are concerned about increased traffic from a potential Bears stadium at nearby Arlington Park.
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