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Batavia pub gets OK for video gambling, despite being next to two churchesDec 02, 2025 12:57 pm - Gammon Coach House pub in Batavia will be allowed to have video gambling machines, despite being next to two churches.
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Aurora fire officials urge caution when using heating equipment after pair of holiday weekend firesDec 02, 2025 12:19 pm - Aurora fire officials are reminding residents to take care when using heating equipment following a pair of holiday weekend fires.
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Christmas tree costs: Tariffs on artificial trees could be advantage for fresh-cut sellersDec 02, 2025 12:03 pm - Businesses that sell artificial Christmas trees say tariffs are having an impact on their costs this year. Conversely, farms that sell fresh trees and aren’t facing the same tariffs are reporting strong early sales.
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335-unit luxury apartment complex coming to Hoffman EstatesDec 02, 2025 11:55 am - Hoffman Estates village board members have approved a two-building, 335-unit luxury apartment complex for the former Menards site along Higgins Road.
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Wag your winter tail for a great cause at PawctionDec 02, 2025 11:32 am - Celebrate the season while helping pets in need at West Suburban Humane Society’s Pawction: Winter Wonderland 2025 from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Guests 21 and older are invited to enjoy bites and beverages while meeting adoptable animals and taking part in raffles and games.
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Man struck and killed by train identified as Ingleside manDec 02, 2025 10:51 am - A man struck and killed by a train Saturday night in Fox lake has been identified as Richard Hayes II, 22, of Ingleside.
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How to enforce ICE ban? Arlington Heights ordinance suggests going to courtDec 02, 2025 10:43 am - Arlington Heights’ ban on federal immigration enforcement agents from using municipal property calls for the village manager and police to document any violations and report back to the village board, who could then pursue legal action.
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Wheeling special census postponed due to government shutdownDec 02, 2025 10:42 am - The recent government shutdown has delayed a planned special census in Wheeling.
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Learn about Des Plaines’ new annual budgetDec 02, 2025 8:14 am - Des Plaines Alderman Mike Charewicz will host an open meeting for 8th Ward residents Tuesday night.
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Chicago, suburbs to get millions from PCB pollution settlement with MonsantoDec 02, 2025 8:14 am - Monsanto, once the largest makers of a now-banned class of chemicals, agreed to pay the state $120 million and potentially more, under a settlement announced by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Monday.