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Huntley buying downtown property to add parkingMar 02, 2025 11:05 am - Huntley officials are buying land in the village’s downtown to add parking. the village board on Thursday approved the purchase of 11810 Coral St., next door to the D.C. Cobb’s restaurant that opened in fall 2023. The property is slightly more than a quarter-acre and contains a house and paved parking lot, according to Huntley documents.
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Suburban Skyview: Pockets of snow on Lake ZurichMar 02, 2025 6:00 am - Following a cold and windy day, pockets of snow collected on Lake Zurich leaving a striking pattern on the frozen water.
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Hundreds brave icy waters during Purple Plunge cancer charity eventMar 01, 2025 5:08 pm - Around 550 people, some wearing elaborate costumes and others wearing only swimsuits, jumped into icy waters during the Purple Plunge at Breezewald Park in Lake Zurich Saturday. The annual event raises funds for cancer patients.
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Bears resume studies for potential redevelopment of Arlington ParkMar 01, 2025 5:07 pm - The Chicago Bears have resumed studies and begun to refine plans for a potential $5 billion redevelopment of the former Arlington Park racetrack site. The team's consultants had paused work due to a property tax dispute, which was resolved through a recent agreement with local school districts.
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The Biz Week That Was: Family hardware store closes, alfresco dining to return, and immersive gaming coming soonMar 01, 2025 1:43 pm - Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Elgin’s west side closing after 44 years After 44 years on Elgin’s west side, the owners of Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Lillian Street have a...
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After HoursMar 01, 2025 1:27 pm - Send photos of business events to afterhours@dailyherald.com. ...
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‘Hope and healing’: Kane County Child Advocacy Center enlists therapy dog to comfort young victimsMar 01, 2025 1:04 pm - Kane County children who are victims of crime may find some comfort in the child advocacy center’s newly sworn-in four-legged member.
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Why some suburbs compensate members of appointed boardsMar 01, 2025 12:45 pm - A Daily Herald analysis of 93 municipalities showed about half compensate those who serve on appointed advisory boards, spending on average $5,300 a year.
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As U.S. sees rough flu season, what’s happening in the suburbs?Mar 01, 2025 12:45 pm - This flu season has been brutal nationally, and though Illinois is faring better than some of its neighbors, experts say if you still haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, it’s not too late.
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Huntley to purchase land for more parking downtownMar 01, 2025 12:41 pm - Huntley officials are looking to add more parking downtown and are buying some land to do that.