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State lawmakers mull ban on declawing catsMar 07, 2025 6:01 pm - Illinois lawmakers are considering banning declawing cats, seen as inhumane by many animal rights advocates. While several cities have passed bans, some interests express concerns that an outright prohibition on the procedure, could limit veterinarians from helping cats with certain conditions and could even lead to more cats being abandoned or euthanized.
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‘We open our arms to all’: New Islamic school in Elgin hopes to appeal to families of all faithsMar 07, 2025 5:05 pm - Burhan Academy welcomed members of the Elgin community to the Islamic school this week, saying they “stand on the shoulders of a great legacy” after taking over the former Elgin Academy campus.
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Ascension Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates recognized for 5-star qualityMar 07, 2025 3:50 pm - Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates was recently recognized as a 5-Star overall quality of care award recipient for inpatient behavioral health services in its Center for Addiction Medicine and Older Adult Unit by PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence space.
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Legislators urge business community to engage: ‘Democracy is interactive’Mar 07, 2025 3:50 pm - A bipartisan panel of Illinois legislators told members of the Schaumburg business community Friday that sharing their concerns with government remained the most effective way to improve it.
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‘This isn’t the end’: Itasca scraps Fourth of July fireworks in 2025Mar 07, 2025 3:22 pm - The village of Itasca has pulled the plug on the 2025 fireworks display at the Hamilton Lakes Business Park, with officials highlighting a number of challenges.
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Annual pop-up prom event helps students find perfect dressesMar 07, 2025 3:07 pm - Thousands of donated dresses transform prom dreams into reality for Lake County students yearly in a glamorous giveback event that culminates Sunday.
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Schaumburg seeks nominees in three categories for Volunteer of the Year awards on April 22Mar 07, 2025 2:35 pm - The village of Schaumburg is accepting nominations through April 1 for Volunteer of the Year to be recognized at its upcoming luncheon featuring Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) and author Kent Julian.
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Carol Stream considering increase in water, sewer rateMar 07, 2025 1:36 pm - Citing rising costs, Carol Stream officials are proposing a 5% increase in the village’s water and sewer rate for the next fiscal year.
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Des Plaines aldermanic candidates differ on downtown and traffic plansMar 07, 2025 1:14 pm - Candidates for seats on Des Plaines’ city council differ on plans for the downtown area and the best way to ease train-related traffic delays.
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Westminster Christian, Harvest Christian Academy partnering to launch a new independent schoolMar 07, 2025 12:56 pm - Westminster Christian School and Harvest Christian Academy are combining forces to launch a new independent Christian school in 2026, uniting their commitment to academic and spiritual growth.