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‘He had a defined vision’: Over 38 years, Roger Byrne helped shape Vernon Hills into a complete villageMay 05, 2025 6:14 pm - Vernon Hills Mayor Roger Byrne is leaving office after 38 continuous years encompassing an unparalleled period of growth and transformation in the village.
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Rockford man charged with stealing vehicle from outside Schaumburg police stationMay 05, 2025 6:12 pm - A 22-year-old Rockford man is set to appear in court Tuesday on charges alleging he stole a car from outside the Schaumburg police station then crashed it into another vehicle about two miles away.
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Buffalo Grove planners considering golf school expansion, Indian grocerMay 05, 2025 4:41 pm - Buffalo Grove’s planning and zoning commission will hear requests Wednesday for an expansion of an indoor golf training facility and a new Indian grocer.
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Roosevelt Road in Wheaton, West Chicago to get resurfacedMay 05, 2025 4:28 pm - A Roosevelt Road resurfacing project will require daytime intermittent lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, May 12, according to IDOT.
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Ella Johnson library district seeks candidates to fill board vacancyMay 05, 2025 4:20 pm - The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District has an empty seat on its board.
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‘I didn’t see this coming’: Wheaton teacher surprised with Golden Apple AwardMay 05, 2025 4:15 pm - James Rowe, a science teacher at Clare Woods Academy in Wheaton, was presented a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching on Monday.
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Opinion: Illinois is on the brink of massive crypto regulation. Entrepreneurs will pay the price.May 05, 2025 4:09 pm - The Illinois General Assembly has advanced a sweeping measure that will have enormous consequences for Chicago’s tech ecosystem and the more than 300 startups and legacy institutions innovating in blockchain and cryptocurrency in Illinois.
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Cary’s Breaking Bread teams with Wheeling bakery to sell fresh bread, dessertsMay 05, 2025 2:40 pm - Breaking Bread Catering and Deli in Cary, known for its sandwiches, has partnered with a bakery from Wheeling to sell fresh loaves of bread and desserts.
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New Italian restaurant Florio’s now open in Crystal Lake, aims to be ‘upscale and friendly’May 05, 2025 2:02 pm - After a year of planning and construction, locally owned Florio’s Italian restaurant is now open off Randall Road in Crystal Lake.
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‘Time for me to pass the baton’: Schakowsky to retire from U.S. House in 2026May 05, 2025 1:26 pm - U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, the longest serving member of the suburban delegation to Congress, won’t seek reelection in 2026.