Articles filed under Communities
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Making progress: Spring Hill Mall demolition ahead of schedule and sparking developers’ interestJul 16, 2025 3:06 pm - Demolition work at the former Spring Hill Mall is moving faster than anticipated.
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Prospect Heights approves land swap enabling hangars to replace hotel at Chicago Executive AirportJul 16, 2025 3:04 pm - Prospect Heights officials have approved a redrawing of the property line between an office building and the site of a recently demolished hotel at Chicago Executive Airport to enable the construction of eight hangars there.
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New wedge barriers in downtown Elgin to limit vehicle traffic on Riverside Drive on weekendsJul 16, 2025 2:53 pm - New wedge barriers installed in downtown Elgin will be deployed for the first time this weekend on Riverside Drive.
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12 hours of running: Man completes 54-mile Des Plaines River Trail in a single pushJul 16, 2025 2:50 pm - Scott Drews spent last summer chasing a personal challenge. After months of training, he ran the entire 54.5-mile Des Plaines River Trail — start to finish — in a single day.
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A Sweet Adventure Awaits at the MainSweet Dessert Walk on Aug. 2 in LibertyvilleJul 16, 2025 1:39 pm - The MainSweet Dessert Walk is an afternoon of sweets, smiles, and shopping in the heart of Libertyville.
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Pretrial releases revoked for 2 women charged, again, with theftJul 16, 2025 1:29 pm - Pretrial release has been revoked by DuPage County judges for two women charged with theft, again, plus fleeing police.
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Mendoza won’t run for fourth term as comptroller — says she’ll go ‘where I’m needed most.’Jul 16, 2025 1:04 pm - Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s move drives speculation she may run for mayor again and adds to the 2026 election frenzy.
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Mundelein-area man facing child pornography chargesJul 16, 2025 1:00 pm - A 22-year-old Mundelein-area man is charged with possessing and disseminating videos and images of child pornography, many involving children under the age of 13, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
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Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation launches fundraising campaign for downtown parkJul 16, 2025 12:59 pm - The Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation, in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Park District, has launched a fundraising campaign, “From Parking Lot to Park,” to raise $800,000 to support enhanced amenities for the Glen Ellyn Downtown Community Park.
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Shepherd of the Prairie to host study series on forgivenessJul 16, 2025 12:59 pm - A five-week study on forgiveness and finding peace at Shepherd of the Prairie Church starts July 18, featuring a book by Adam Hamilton and the movie "Amish Grace."