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Elk Grove Village bans sale of kratom, citing health risksFeb 14, 2025 8:15 pm - Elk Grove Village has banned the sale of kratom, an herbal product with stimulant-like effects. It joins other municipalities in prohibiting kratom sales amid safety concerns from the FDA.
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Barrington Hills trustee to fill McConchie’s seat representing Illinois’ 26th Senate DistrictFeb 14, 2025 7:07 pm - Barrington Hills Village Trustee Darby Hills has been appointed as the new state senator for Illinois’ 26th Senate District.
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Valentine vowsFeb 14, 2025 7:04 pm -
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Horse rescued, but goats die, in Aurora barn fireFeb 14, 2025 4:42 pm - A horse was rescued during a barn fire Friday morning in Aurora that left eight goats dead.
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Hoffman Estates High proud to have only majorette team in area, but hoping to inspire moreFeb 14, 2025 4:21 pm - Now in its third year, Hoffman Estates High School’s Orange Krush majorettes team is already celebrated for its uniqueness in the suburbs even as its members and coaches hope to become more influential.
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Next stop on Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour: Feb. 23 at St. MaryFeb 14, 2025 4:17 pm - The next stop on the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour is at St. Mary Catholic Church on Feb. 23, featuring their 1926 Kilgen & Son pipe organ. Organist Vilma Dydas will perform works by Handel, Fletcher, Vierne and Widor.
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North Chicago man facing traffic and other charges after fleeing policeFeb 14, 2025 2:37 pm - A North Chicago man was being held on traffic violations and other charges after fleeing Lake County sheriff’s deputies Thursday night.
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Two Ohio men charged with robbing Lombard jewelry storeFeb 14, 2025 1:58 pm - Two Ohio men are facing criminal charges in connection with the theft of more than $135,000 in merchandise from a jewelry store at Yorktown Center in Lombard.
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Ravinia announces a $75 million renovation plan for the Highland Park venueFeb 14, 2025 1:16 pm - The Ravinia Festival in Highland Park will undergo a $75 million, multi-year transformation of its 36-acre music campus over the course of the next several years, leading up to the outdoor venue’s 125th anniversary in 2029.
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New late-night food option coming to downtown St. CharlesFeb 14, 2025 1:05 pm - The late-night crowd in downtown St. Charles soon will have a new place to grab a snack and, at select bars, even get one delivered. Rud Dogs soon will deliver a hot dog right to your seat.