Articles filed under Communities
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Will Mount Prospect hop on the grocery tax bandwagon?Aug 05, 2025 3:23 pm - Mount Prospect could become the latest community to adopt a local grocery tax, in reaction to the state’s decision to stop collecting the tax for municipalities in 2026.
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Food pantry donations sought at Shenanigans on the Green fest in Hoffman EstatesAug 05, 2025 2:52 pm - A food drive to support the Hanover Township Food Pantry will take center stage during the Shenanigans on the Green festival at Hoffman Estates’ Hideaway Brew Garden Saturday, Aug. 9.
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Woman dies after being hit by car in St. Charles Wahlburgers parking lotAug 05, 2025 2:31 pm - A Minnesota woman died days after she was hit by a vehicle in a St. Charles Wahlburgers parking lot, authorities said Tuesday.
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Lake in the Hills accepting Gordon Larsen Business of the Year nominationsAug 05, 2025 1:57 pm - Lake in the Hills is taking nominations for its Gordon Larsen Business of the Year award.
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Batavia data center gets nod as residents worry about it ‘gobbling up’ energy reservesAug 05, 2025 1:53 pm - The Batavia City Council has approved a service agreement to provide energy for a proposed 50-megawatt data center on the city’s northeast side, despite concerns raised by residents during extensive discussion at recent meetings.
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‘Putting us on the map’: LIV Golf expected to generate about $40 million in local revenue, boost regional tourismAug 05, 2025 1:43 pm - LIV Golf Chicago returns to Bolingbrook Golf Club for the second straight year Aug. 8-10. The tournament is expected to generate about $40 million for the host city.
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Order bulbs now for fall planting, spring flowersAug 05, 2025 1:30 pm - August is a good time to plan for and order spring-flowering bulbs for your garden.
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Drive-up drug disposal offered in Campton HillsAug 05, 2025 1:05 pm - 65th District State Rep. Dan Ugaste and the Campton Hills Police Department are having a drive-up prescription drug drop-off from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 14 at the police department, 40W270 La Fox Road, Campton Hills.
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Hoffman Estates hosts recycling event Aug. 23Aug 05, 2025 12:27 pm - Hoffman Estates is teaming with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County for its free annual recycling drop-off and document destruction event on Saturday, Aug. 23.
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Gurnee police warn of scammers impersonating officersAug 05, 2025 12:27 pm - Gurnee police are warning of a phone scam involving people impersonating village police officers and threatening residents with arrest unless they pay fake fines.