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Men wanted for stealing hundreds of vases from gravestonesJan 23, 2025 2:10 pm - The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office has issued arrest warrants for two Waukegan men charged with stealing “hundreds” of vases from gravestones in September in McHenry and Lake counties, officials report.
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‘Transit-oriented’ apartments, townhouses proposed for Cary at old Maplewood SchoolJan 23, 2025 1:48 pm - Three developers are vying for the chance to build market-rate townhouse and apartment complexes at the long-shuttered Maplewood School property in Cary.
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Schaumburg’s LaFrenere wins national award at PGA Merchandise ShowJan 23, 2025 1:48 pm - ORLANDO, Fla. — Schaumburg’s Tony LaFrenere was a winner of a PGA of America national award at this week’s 72nd PGA Merchandise Show. LaFrenere, from the Schaumburg Park ...
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A ‘new era’ for downtown Lisle? Developer proposes apartments, townhousesJan 23, 2025 12:48 pm - A developer aims to build both apartments and townhouses on the periphery of downtown Lisle.
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County earns national recognitionJan 23, 2025 12:14 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County renews prestigious accreditation, joining over 450 accredited trusts protecting special places like Wolf Oak Woods.
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Batavia could get its first pot shop soonJan 23, 2025 12:10 pm - Batavia residents could be able to shop for cannabis locally as soon as this summer after plans to operate a dispensary out of a vacant storefront on Randall Road received the city’s seal of approval.
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Newest Taqueria Invicto opens in Des PlainesJan 23, 2025 11:23 am - The latest Taqueria Invicto restaurant has opened in Des Plaines.
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2025 is bringing major changes to malls in Bloomingdale, Lombard and West DundeeJan 23, 2025 9:58 am - Suburban shoppers will see significant changes as demolition work continues on malls in Bloomingdale and Lombard, and will soon start in West Dundee.
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Green thumbs unite! Elmhurst church offers locally-grown organic plant seedlingsJan 22, 2025 9:23 pm - Orders are open for First Congregational United Church of Christ’s annual seedling sale featuring organic herbs, vegetables and more. Preorder by Feb. 28 for May 10 pickup.
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Des Plaines to buy — and raze — two buildings on Lee StreetJan 22, 2025 6:35 pm - Des Plaines is spending $420,000 for two vacant buildings on Lee Street, with an eye toward tearing them down for redevelopment.