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Schaumburg zoning board member nominated to succeed Dunham on village boardJan 24, 2025 10:53 am - Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly nominated the village’s electrical commission chairperson and zoning board of appeals member Michael LaRosa to fill the remaining term of recently retired senior trustee George Dunham.
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Final bond payment means savings for Countryside Fire Protection District taxpayersJan 24, 2025 10:37 am - Vernon Hills-based Countryside Fire Protection District has made the final payment on bonds used to finance the 2006-2007 demolition and rebuild of satellite Station 1, 8...
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Elgin’s ‘Tent City’ residents move to hotel, cleanup begins at former homeless encampmentJan 24, 2025 7:50 am - Forty-one residents of Elgin's "Tent City" were relocated to a hotel this week as work began to clear the roughly 8-acre site that has served as a homeless encampment for over 20 years.
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St. Charles’ eastern gateway to get major boost with Fox Haven SquareJan 24, 2025 4:00 am - St. Charles has hit a potential home run with new development plans for the city’s east side. Officials say the new retail and restaurants planned for Fox Haven Square could transform the area near the former Charlestowne Mall.
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Three Fires Council to host 28th annual Merit Badge University for over 1,200 ScoutsJan 23, 2025 10:51 pm - Scouts can work on merit badges in various areas like STEM, outdoor skills, and personal development, guided by expert instructors, at the annual Merit Badge University.
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The secret’s out: Mentalist Joe Diamond launches ‘The Secret Show’ in WoodstockJan 23, 2025 9:44 pm - Mentalist and magician Joe Diamond captivates audiences with his intimate, eerie "Secret Show" performances at a hidden venue in the old Woodstock jail.
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Winfield school to host ‘Let’s Glow Crazy’ gala fundraiserJan 23, 2025 8:21 pm - St. John's Catholic School is hosting its "Let's Glow Crazy" annual gala fundraiser on Feb. 22. It features dinner, drinks, music and auctions to support tuition assistance and school programs.
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‘Last Comiskey’ author ready to reconnect with team, fans at SoxFest LiveJan 23, 2025 6:26 pm - A revived SoxFest is set to begin Friday at Chicago’s Ramova Theatre. Among those planning to attend is Arlington Heights native and Buffalo Grove High School graduate Ken Smoller.
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Panel recommends Schaumburg’s first residential conversion of office space near WoodfieldJan 23, 2025 6:06 pm - Schaumburg’s first formal proposal for the residential conversion of an office building got an 8-0 recommendation from the zoning board for a largely vacant five-story structure south of Woodfield Mall.
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ESO Presents to host the Chicago Bandura Ensemble in a concert honoring UkraineJan 23, 2025 5:28 pm - The ESO Presents’ "Melodies of Resilience" concert on Feb. 23 will feature the Chicago Bandura Ensemble playing Ukraine's national instrument to honor the country's culture and perseverance.