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Other local governments endorse Schaumburg tax incentive to redevelop unincorporated homesOct 13, 2025 4:57 pm - Other affected local governments Monday endorsed Schaumburg’s use of a fourth tax increment financing (TIF) district to fund public improvements associated with a project to redevelop 19 unincorporated homes into a pair of industrial buildings in the village’s southwest corner.
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U-46 to hold marching band showcase Thursday in StreamwoodOct 13, 2025 4:34 pm - Members of the marching bands from five Elgin Area School District U-46 high schools will perform during a showcase at Streamwood High School Thursday.
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Mystery soot alarming Mount Prospect residents who report sticky residue on cars, homesOct 13, 2025 3:39 pm - Residents are telling Mount Prospect officials they have seen a black, sootlike residue on the surface of their homes and vehicles in the northern part of the village.
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Halloween Hustle celebrates 20 years in downtown PalatineOct 13, 2025 3:36 pm - Get ready to run, walk - or fly - through the streets of historic downtown Palatine as the 20th annual Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids Dash returns on Saturday, Oct. 25, for a morning of fitness, costumes and community spirit to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Northwest Suburbs.
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Glenbard school board president appointed to state House seatOct 13, 2025 3:31 pm - DuPage County Democratic leaders have appointed the president of the Glenbard District 87 school board to an Illinois House seat.
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Ink and drink: Martini Room in Elgin hosts first flash tattoo eventOct 13, 2025 3:29 pm - Martini Room in Elgin held an unusual event last week. It hosted three local tattoo artists who gave flash tattoos to customers.
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Fans of the macabre have a chance to win Halloween in a Hearse at OutdoorOct 13, 2025 3:14 pm - It’s not too late to sign up to win the McHenry Outdoor Theater’s Halloween in a Hearse experience. Sign-ups will continue until the randomly drawn winners are announced Friday, Oct. 24, said Joe Cicero, president of marketing and promotions for the theater.
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Island Lake establishment boasts intergenerational appealOct 13, 2025 3:00 pm - Ty Weidner still remembers his parents signing him up for junior bowling at 3D Sideouts when he was in grade school.
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Scarecrow contest winners announced for the 40th St. Charles Scarecrow WeekendOct 13, 2025 1:09 pm - The 40th annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend featured live entertainment, family-friendly fall activities, and a scarecrow contest with over 120 entries.
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Fox River Grove announces tax reductions for residentsOct 13, 2025 12:21 pm - Fox River Grove will lower its electricity surcharge and cable television taxes for residents after passing a 1% sales tax.