Articles filed under Communities
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‘Turn that weapon into a paperweight’: Can a suburban tech company’s drone stop mass shootings?Mar 21, 2025 5:30 am - If the answer to a bad guy with a gun isn’t a good guy with a gun, how about a good guy with a drone that disables the gun? That’s the idea behind the Close Quarter Drone, the brainchild of a pair of suburban business owners who say their high-tech device could end a mass shooting long before law enforcement has a chance to respond.
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A ‘Wild Mile’ in St. Charles? River Corridor Foundation floating a new idea for boardwalks, gardensMar 21, 2025 5:00 am - The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles continues to look ahead, proposing a floating garden plan, near the Pottawatomie Park area.
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Complacency marks incumbent mayorMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - The March 12 Mount Prospect mayoral debate highlighted a stark contrast between the two candidates. Paul Hoefert boasted about his 40 years on the village board, yet his ...
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Trustees show great leadershipMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - As we approach the upcoming village election, I want to express my strong support for the election of incumbent Trustees Joanne Johnson, Les Ottenheimer and Denice Bocek....
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Problem solver, proven leaderMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - Jim Tinaglia is the right person to lead Arlington Heights as our next mayor. I have known Jim for more than 25 years. Over that time, I have seen his dedication to our c...
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For a library that serves everyoneMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - Libraries are often the hub of a thriving community, and the Barrington Area Public Library is a shining example of a library dedicated to serving all residents in the ar...
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Vote for trusted leaders on City CouncilMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - I like people with integrity: they are who they say they are. I like people with a commitment to service, who show up and follow through. I like people who demonstrate th...
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Voters deserve to know local candidates’ partyMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - Local elections are supposed to be nonpartisan. But in these times, I believe we need our local candidates to declare, fully and without shame, their party affiliation. W...
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Integrity, intelligence accountability on ballotMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - I am writing in support for Tom Schwingbeck as the next village president of Arlington Heights. Tom’s decade of public service experience as village board trustee, Zoning...
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DOGE actions must be reined inMar 21, 2025 4:00 am - I have been reflecting on the DOGE team. I struggle to understand their qualifications since they have never worked in public service. I also struggle how we are allowing...