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Libertyville announces business excellence honoreesDec 13, 2024 2:16 pm - In recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the Libertyville community and economy, 15 businesses were recognized by the Economic Development Commission at the second annual Business Excellence Breakfast held Nov. 20.
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Container Store prepares to file for bankruptcy in coming weeksDec 13, 2024 2:12 pm - The Container Store Group Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks following mounting losses and escalating liquidity woes, according to people with knowledge of the plans.
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AMVETS Post 66 hosts Toys for Tots eventDec 13, 2024 2:01 pm - Knights of Columbus Regina Council 4837 - Wheeling/Buffalo Grove, in cooperation with the Phillip Carpenter AMVETS Post 66, held their Annual Toys for Tots Party at the Post in Wheeling on Dec. 6.
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Barrington man indicted on charge of first-degree murder in estranged girlfriend’s deathDec 13, 2024 1:49 pm - Cook County prosecutors on Friday announced the indictment of a Barrington man who they say beat his estranged girlfriend, a Vernon Hill endocrinologist, with a baseball bat last month before shooting her in the stomach. William R. Zientek is charged with first-degree murder. He’ll be arraigned on Jan. 9.
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Des Plaines fire may have been arson, police sayDec 13, 2024 1:49 pm - A Thursday night fire on the 400 block of West Oakton Street in Des Plaines may have been deliberately set, police said.
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Prospect Heights postpones decision on backyard chicken regulationsDec 13, 2024 1:32 pm - The Prospect Heights City Council has postponed a decision expected this week on the community’s first regulations on the keeping of backyard chickens and other fowl to a future date.
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West Chicago police officer promoted to sergeantDec 13, 2024 1:22 pm - Jonathan Jones, a lifelong West Chicago resident, reached a milestone with the West Chicago Police Department. The officer was promoted to sergeant on Dec. 3.
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St. Charles man admits to sexually soliciting boy, 13; faces prisonDec 13, 2024 12:52 pm - A St. Charles man has pleaded guilty to grooming and soliciting sex from a 13-year-old boy. He could be sentenced to prison and must register as a sex offender.
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It’s a wonderful site — Christmas movies find ideal backdrop in the suburbsDec 13, 2024 12:51 pm - Suburban towns are popular backdrops for holiday films, with movies such as “Home Alone,” “Christmas on the Ranch,” and “Once Upon a Christmas Wish” filming scenes at iconic local spots.
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2 killed in crash in WayneDec 13, 2024 11:53 am - Two people were killed in a crash Sunday night in Wayne. The Kane County Coroner’s Office identified them Friday as Felix Mendoza-Urbieta, 45, of Elgin, and his wife, Noemi Apolinar-Huerta, 44.