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Conversion of hotel into Lake County’s first permanent family shelter underwayDec 20, 2024 10:19 am - A Travelodge hotel in Waukegan will be converted into the first permanent shelter in Lake County for families with children experiencing a housing crises.
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Fox River Grove’s Lions Park to receive $1.9 million upgradeDec 20, 2024 10:07 am - Fox River Grove will be renovating Lions Park with new tennis/pickleball courts, new half basketball courts, playground, and trails.
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‘I know when it’s time’: Strat’s Drive-Thru to close Sunday after more than 38 years in Villa ParkDec 20, 2024 10:05 am - After more than 38 years of serving up hot dogs, hamburgers and more in Villa Park, Strat’s Drive-Thru will close Sunday.
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The history of Christmas: Remembering the Rev. Beckmann and some of his best holiday loreDec 20, 2024 6:00 am - In the holiday spirit and in honor of the late Rev. William Beckmann’s passion for everything Christmas, Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun shares some of his thoughts, observations and lessons about this most wonderful time of the year.
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Stories of Local Impact: Carole and Dick Cline, philanthropic visionaries for DuPage CountyDec 20, 2024 5:55 am - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with longtime Glen Ellyn residents Carol and the late Dick Cline. The enduring impact of their vision and generosity will continue to inspire others and help those in need today and for future generations.
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Daily Herald opinion: Additional ethics reform sadly missing from Illinois laws going into effect Jan. 1Dec 20, 2024 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Nearly 300 new Illinois laws take effect Jan. 1. As notable as what’s on the list is what is not: meaningful additions to Illinois’ ethics reform package signed into law three years ago.
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Charity funds, volunteers provide safety railing for disabled Hoffman Estates veteranDec 20, 2024 3:00 am - Just in time for the holidays, funds from a Hoffman Estates charitable golf outing and volunteer union labor have provided a new safety railing separating the front walkway of the home of a disabled veteran and his wife from the steep four-foot drop into the adjacent driveway.
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Aurora church displays 40 nativities from around the worldDec 20, 2024 1:34 am - New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated the season with a display of 40 nativity sets from around the world on Sunday, Dec. 15. The sets were loaned by Lo...
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Arlington Heights resident named 2023 TOPS Illinois KingDec 20, 2024 1:31 am - TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, has begun unveiling its top “royalty” for 2023.
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Buffalo Grove man facing attempted murder charge diesDec 19, 2024 10:10 pm - A Buffalo Grove man facing attempted murder charges was found dead in his apartment Wednesday afternoon, officials said.