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Hoffman Estates police tap into virtual reality for realistic, on-demand trainingJul 04, 2025 12:30 pm - Hoffman Estates police are already pioneering the region’s future use of virtual-reality training to make the “What If?” scenarios officers have always been urged to consider more concrete.
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Palatine accepting entries for Hometown Pride AwardsJul 04, 2025 12:27 pm - The Village of Palatine's Beautification Commission is accepting nominations for the 2025 Hometown Pride Awards to recognize residential and business properties that display attractive landscaping and have exceptional curb appeal.
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Wilke Road closure in Palatine begins July 7Jul 04, 2025 12:19 pm - As part of the Illinois Department of Transportation's Route 53 improvements, Wilke Road (also known as West Illinois Route 53 Frontage Road) will be closed to allow for storm sewer construction work on Route 53.
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Buffalo Grove Park District presents ‘Big The Musical’Jul 04, 2025 12:18 pm - The Buffalo Grove Park District's Big Deal Productions presents “Big The Musical” July 18-27 at the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center.
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Lake Zurich cancels tonight’s fireworksJul 04, 2025 10:53 am - Due to rain, Lake Zurich has canceled tonight’s fireworks show.
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Hoffman Estates village hall parking lot reconstruction begins ThursdayJul 04, 2025 8:49 am - Hoffman Estates’ village hall parking lot at 1900 Hassell Road will undergo a much-needed major reconstruction starting Thursday, July 10, and lasting into November.
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Plan for Buffalo Grove banquet facility on Outback Steakhouse property heads to village boardJul 04, 2025 8:17 am - Buffalo Grove's planning and zoning commission unanimously recommended a plan to bring a banquet facility and restaurant to the long vacant former Outback Steakhouse property.
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Will tariffs put a damper on future fireworks shows?Jul 03, 2025 10:02 pm - Relax fireworks fans, the dazzling displays you’ve come to love will take place this holiday weekend as planned (barring the rain forecast for Friday and Sunday). However, some warn that future displays may not be as spectacular if proposed tariffs go into effect against China, a primary fireworks supplier.
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‘Worth the wait’: After decade of planning, Oak Spring Road bridge over Des Plaines River opens in Libertyville TownshipJul 03, 2025 8:02 pm - Several involved in the early days of the Oak Spring Road bridge project in Libertyville Township have moved on but they and many others were noted Friday during the official opening of the $5.6 million structure over the Des Plaines River.
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Schaumburg’s Meineke Recreation Center and Pool to reopen FridayJul 03, 2025 5:55 pm - While many places will be closed for Independence Day, the Schaumburg Park District’s Meineke Recreation Center and Meineke Pool will reopen on the holiday itself after last week’s outdoor natural gas line fire.