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Campton Hills approves annexation of nearly 1,000 acres for 900 homesSep 06, 2025 5:25 pm - Campton Hills trustees approved the annexation of 962 acres for the LaFox of Campton Hills housing development in two split votes in front of a large crowd last Thursday.
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Germanfest brings flavors of Bavaria to Hoffman Estates with beer, food and musicSep 06, 2025 2:24 pm - Platzkonzert Germanfest waltzed into Hoffman Estates with a bang Saturday. The family-friendly, Oktoberfest-style celebration continues from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Hundreds turn out for protest against ICE in WheatonSep 06, 2025 2:15 pm - At least 250 people protesting on the streets of Wheaton Saturday made one message clear — they don’t want immigration agents arresting people in their hometown.
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Compass Datacenters ready to build on cleared Sears headquarters site in Hoffman EstatesSep 06, 2025 1:50 pm - Construction is about to start on Compass Datacenters’ five-building campus on 273 acres in Hoffman Estates after the firm invested more than a year on the environmentally respectful demolition of the massive former Sears headquarters once housed there.
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The Biz Week That Was: Data centers abound, fast food prices dip, and Tamagotchi comes to WoodfieldSep 06, 2025 1:32 pm - ‘Backbone of the digital world’: Karis details plans for Naperville data center development Developer Karis Critical is proposing a relatively “boutique” data center...
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‘A very large gap for us to fill’: Pantries struggle to meet surging demand amid federal cuts to food banksSep 06, 2025 1:27 pm - As its member pantries face persistently high demand, the Northern Illinois Food Bank is raising funds through an emergency initiative to help offset federal cuts.
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4-year-old Vernon Hills boy dreams of a career at NASA. A genius IQ might get him there.Sep 06, 2025 12:55 pm - At 4-years-old, Zorien Royce is one of the youngest members ever admitted to the high-IQ societies Mensa and Intertel.
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Grabowski’s big night lifts Kaneland past LemontSep 05, 2025 11:59 pm - It was a career night for Carter Grabowski. His 225 yards on 25 carries propelled his Kaneland Knights to a win against a scrappy Lemont team 42-37.
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Sept. 11 survivor to share her story at Naperville’s Remembrance CeremonySep 05, 2025 10:17 pm - The city is partnering with Naperville Responds for Veterans for the annual Sept. 11 remembrance event. This year's speaker is Laura Murphy, who survived the attack at the World Trade Center.
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Two people killed in Geneva crash FridaySep 05, 2025 10:00 pm - A Geneva couple died Friday afternoon after a two-car crash, officials said.