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Attorneys contend Drew Peterson’s mental state seems to have deteriorated furtherApr 08, 2025 2:43 pm - Lawyers contend a former Bolingbrook police sergeant’s mental state seems to have deteriorated further since last year as they deal with his bid to vacate his murder conviction.
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Elgin could get its second recreational cannabis dispensaryApr 08, 2025 2:13 pm - The Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission gave preliminary approval Monday for the city’s second recreational cannabis dispensary. Jane & Buds Cannabis Dispensary will open in the former Boston Market on Randall Road if owners receive approval from the city council.
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Almost 20 years later, townhouse development proposed again for Lake in the Hills siteApr 08, 2025 2:09 pm - Almost 20 years after a similar plan was first proposed, a townhouse complex could be coming to Lake in the Hills.
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Geneva’s Viking ship to make landfall in downtownApr 08, 2025 1:11 pm - The Friends of the Viking Ship bought a property in downtown Geneva so the organization could build a museum to house the longship.
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Young musicians bond through letters and music in cross-country collaborationApr 08, 2025 1:08 pm - Elgin and San Francisco Bay Area youth orchestras collaborate on April 12 performance in Skokie, strengthening camaraderie through pen pal letters.
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Des Plaines closer to creating local grocery sales taxApr 08, 2025 12:57 pm - Des Plaines city council members on Monday overwhelmingly supported creating a local 1% sales tax on grocery items to offset the pending elimination of an identical state tax.
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Man convicted of Aurora gang-related murderApr 08, 2025 11:48 am - A man has been convicted of what authorities called a gang-related murder in Aurora, where he shot the driver of a car.
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Gurnee establishing a village arts commissionApr 08, 2025 8:20 am - Gurnee is establishing an Arts Commission to help foster a thriving artistic environment and is looking for residents and businesses interested in being a part of it.
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Hawthorn Woods holding public hearing on proposed residential developmentApr 08, 2025 8:19 am - A special meeting and public hearing of Hawthorn Woods’ planning, building and zoning commission will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lake Zurich High School’s performing arts center
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Des Plaines business scammed out of $190,000 in equipment, police sayApr 08, 2025 8:19 am - A Des Plaines business was scammed out of $190,000 worth of equipment last month, police said Monday.