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Unlike most suburbs, Mundelein won’t replace expiring state grocery taxAug 26, 2025 2:10 pm - Mundelein won’t replace the 1% state tax on groceries set to expire Jan. 1.
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A seasoned conductor agreed to conduct the Wheaton Municipal Band when he turned 100. He just kept his word.Aug 26, 2025 2:05 pm - Arnald Gabriel, who conducted the U.S. Air Force Band for many years, told the leader of the Wheaton Municipal Band that he would conduct the suburban band when he was 100. Bruce Moss made it happen.
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Schaumburg P.E.O. celebrates 12 members with more than 50 years’ serviceAug 26, 2025 1:59 pm - Volunteer organizations either die or thrive through the loyalty of their members. Judging from the numbers, Schaumburg Chapter P-LK of P.E.O. (Philanthropic and Educational Organization) is thriving.
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Warrenville to bring tiny shop trend to riverfront parkAug 26, 2025 1:57 pm - Inspired by tiny shops in Batavia, Berwyn and Michigan, Warrenville plans to start its own pop-up market in a park along the West Branch of the DuPage River.
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Best Bets: Elmhurst History Museum opens exhibition on Chicago’s World’s FairAug 26, 2025 1:37 pm - “World of Tomorrow” opens at the Elmhurst History Museum, Rosemont’s Rockin’ in the Park hosts its last concert of the summer, and Highwood celebrates country music and Southern fare at the Nashwood Music and Food Fest.
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Mundelein officials rethinking installing EV charging stations due to costAug 26, 2025 11:32 am - Mundelein officials are rethinking a plan to install four electric-vehicle charging stations in the downtown area because cost estimates came in much greater than anticipated.
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How to overwinter annuals, avoid wasp stings and train espaliersAug 26, 2025 11:19 am - It is time to take cuttings of annuals like geraniums and begonias to preserve them for winter.
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More personnel changes in Wheeling Police Department as new deputy chief namedAug 26, 2025 11:15 am - Just months after Wheeling’s police chief was deposed and replaced, a new deputy chief has been named to help lead the department.
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Vote on luxury rental housing off Route 31 in Cary pushed to SeptemberAug 26, 2025 11:15 am - Developers of a proposed luxury mixed-use community in Cary will come back with clearer details on traffic and the effects on property value for a vote by zoning commissioners Sept. 11.
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Arlington Heights won’t loosen flag limitationsAug 26, 2025 11:14 am - Arlington Heights officials on Monday opted not to change the village’s limitations on what types of flags can be flown on village property.