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Des Plaines to limit cannabis dispensaries through new license systemJul 08, 2025 7:25 pm - With entrepreneurs showing interest in opening cannabis dispensaries in Des Plaines, the city council has decided to limit the number of pot shops in town through a licensing system.
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‘More than just coffee’: Arlington Heights café recognized for hiring people with disabilitiesJul 08, 2025 7:22 pm - Gerry’s Café in Arlington Heights was recognized with a state tourism designation Tuesday for its mission of providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Two replacement Hoffman Estates fire stations making progress this summerJul 08, 2025 6:01 pm - Hoffman Estates’ replacement of Fire Station 21 is moving from exterior to interior construction with the aim of completion in the late fall, while preparations are under way to demolish the vacated office complex where a replacement Fire Station 22 will be built.
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With council approvals, West Chicago mayor intends to drop court caseJul 08, 2025 5:51 pm - West Chicago City Council approves agreement with former city administrator, enabling Mayor Daniel Bovey to drop his case seeking a declaratory judgment on his appointment powers, while city aldermen alleviate further turbulence.
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Large teen gathering at Glen Ellyn pool leads to misdemeanor arrestJul 08, 2025 5:49 pm - A large gathering of young people at Glen Ellyn’s Sunset Pool over the weekend has led to misdemeanors against at least one teen.
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‘A far more acceptable project’: Final plan approval granted for The Reserves of Lake ZurichJul 08, 2025 5:46 pm - A proposed residential development rejected by Lake Zurich officials more than two years ago has final approval after several revisions.
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Downtown Geneva transforms into outdoor art gallery for annual arts fairJul 08, 2025 5:32 pm - On July 26-27, the Geneva Arts Fair will showcase over 140 fine artisans from around the nation in various mediums, allowing patrons to purchase original artworks and meet exhibiting artists.
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ABC 7: Pilot survives ‘rough landing’ after small plane loses power after takeoff from AuroraJul 08, 2025 3:41 pm - A pilot is fine after crash landing shortly after takeoff from Aurora Municipal Airport Tuesday morning, according to a report from ABC 7 Chicago.
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More suburban libraries receive state grant fundingJul 08, 2025 3:31 pm - The public libraries serving Schaumburg Township, Des Plaines and Park Ridge have received state grants totaling $340,000 for their services and programming
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Dining out: Capital Grille’s Generous Pour returns, Barrington Bourbon & Brew Crawl, The Woobles visit Giordano’sJul 08, 2025 3:26 pm - Taste six curated wines at The Capital Grille, sip bourbon and craft beer in Barrington Saturday, and get $5 burritos in Des Plaines next week at a new Guzman Y Gomez.