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Des Plaines officials to meet with public Sept. 22Sep 16, 2025 2:08 pm - Des Plaines Alderman Thomas Merlin will discuss issues facing the 5th Ward and the entire city Monday, Sept. 22.
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New children’s bookstore in Fox River Grove aims to conjure reading magicSep 16, 2025 2:03 pm - Former grade school English teacher and Crystal Lake resident Susan Kelly remembers how magical books were for her growing up. Now she’s aiming to pass on that same feeling in her newly opened independent children’s bookstore in Fox River Grove.
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Dogs rescued from Schaumburg house fireSep 16, 2025 2:01 pm - Two dogs were safely rescued by firefighters during a Schaumburg house fire early Monday after other residents were able to escape on their own.
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The Patten House brings Cajun flair back to downtown GenevaSep 16, 2025 1:59 pm - Nearly two years after unexpectedly closing its doors, The Patten House in Geneva has reopened, welcoming guests who had been clamoring for its return.
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Hoffman Estates approves regulations for e-bikes and e-scootersSep 16, 2025 1:59 pm - Hoffman Estates village board members unanimously approved regulations for e-bikes, e-scooters and other untitled motor-driven vehicles Monday after months of debate.
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Plan for $1.9M duplexes in downtown St. Charles advances, despite worries over tree removalSep 16, 2025 1:55 pm - A proposed housing development in downtown St. Charles took another step toward final approval last week with a positive recommendation from the city’s planning and development committee.
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Palatine passes regulations on e-bikes, e-scootersSep 16, 2025 1:35 pm - Palatine village council members unanimously passed restrictions on e-bikes, e-scooters and other “untitled motor-driven vehicles.”
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Homeland Security chief at Elgin immigration arrest TuesdaySep 16, 2025 12:51 pm - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she was “on the ground” Tuesday when federal agents arrested several men in Elgin.
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Huntley to install new crosswalks, stop signsSep 16, 2025 12:27 pm - Huntley will install new crosswalks and stop signs along Reed Road.
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Charlie Kirk memorial in Arlington Heights will stay up through SundaySep 16, 2025 11:20 am - A memorial for Charlie Kirk at North School Park in Arlington Heights will be allowed through Sunday. Park district officials initially planned to remove the memorial items but later decided to make an exception, while relocating the items to an “unattended display area.”