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Lurie gives new details as it advances plan for children’s hospital in Downers GroveMar 13, 2026 1:21 pm - A new children’s hospital in Downers Grove could have 12 ICU beds and a helicopter pad, officials said Thursday.
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Lisle data center abandons plan to add more powerMar 13, 2026 12:18 pm - A data center in Lisle that drew the ire of village officials last month for doing construction work without a permit has backed off plans to expand its power base.
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Townhouses floated for old Scripture Press property owned by Wheaton CollegeMar 13, 2026 11:54 am - Could townhouses go on the former Scripture Press property owned by Wheaton College? A proposed new boundary agreement between Wheaton and Glen Ellyn could pave the way for future development of the site.
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Crystal Lake downtown townhouses get nod, completing project on hold for 30-plus yearsMar 13, 2026 10:45 am - The Crystal Lake City Council has given the go-ahead to builders to finish a townhouse development in the downtown area that was put on hold for more than 30 years.
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Bank of America opens in GurneeMar 13, 2026 10:41 am - Bank of America marked a milestone in Lake County, cutting the ribbon Feb. 18 on its first financial center in Gurnee and its 12th location countywide.
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Public hearing on lead service line replacement plan rescheduled in WaucondaMar 13, 2026 9:17 am - The village of Wauconda is holding a rescheduled public hearing from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 18 to discuss intentions to replace existing lead water service lines within the village to meet Illinois Environmental Protection Agency compliance guidelines.
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100-year-old World War II vet’s longevity secret: Table tennis and red wineMar 13, 2026 8:01 am - If there is living proof that 100 is the new 70, Tony Vieceli is Exhibit A.The Mount Prospect resident and World War II vet celebrated his first century on Earth Monday remains active and maintaining a relatively youthful appearance.
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Lisle Lions Club offers $500 renewable scholarshipMar 13, 2026 12:05 am - The Lisle Lions Club Educational Foundation offers a $500 scholarship to high school seniors living in Lisle's 60532 ZIP code, renewable annually up to three times for a total of $2,000.
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Learn how pre-Civil War quilts served as secret maps to freedomMar 12, 2026 11:28 pm - The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva will host Connie Martin's presentation “Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad” on Saturday, March 21
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Pottawatomie Garden Club opens season with programs on herbsMar 12, 2026 10:58 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club will hold its first 2026 meeting on March 23 at New Covenant Bible Church in St. Charles, with Mary Lautanen-Raleigh presenting on herb uses.