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‘Progress happens,’ but Heller Lumber remains a century later as Arlington Heights’ oldest businessDec 01, 2024 6:00 am - From the days of selling coal for heating homes to innovations in the building industry like laminated veneer lumber, the Heller family has seen quite a bit over the course of a century in business. And with the distinction of being the oldest business in the same location in Arlington Heights, the fourth-generation company doesn’t plan to go anywhere anytime soon.
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New chapters: Biking books serve up armchair adventuresDec 01, 2024 4:00 am - Inclement weather keeping you indoors? Recent biking books, co-reviewed with others, serve up armchair adventures and thoughts on safety as potential stocking stuffers for yourself and others.
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Man was drunk and had loaded gun in car when he crashed in Aurora, authorities sayNov 30, 2024 4:05 pm - A Chicago man who had a loaded gun with him when he crashed a car in Aurora will remain in jail pending trial, authorities said Saturday.
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Holiday fun in Bloomingdale’s Old TownNov 30, 2024 3:58 pm - Frigid temperatures could not keep Neda and Goran Veselinovic of Bloomingdale from roasting 75 pounds of chestnuts on an open fire during the outdoor Kris Kringle Market ...
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Lake in the Hills candidate for village president tossed from ballotNov 30, 2024 2:54 pm - A candidate for village president in Lake in the Hills was tossed from the ballot Friday.
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Daily Herald opinion: Unwelcome, but critical, holiday advice: Be suspicious, careful to avoid becoming victim of fraudNov 30, 2024 2:45 pm - We all know the famous warning, “If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Consider also this holiday corollary: “If something sounds too frightening to b...
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How you can recycle unwanted holiday lights in MundeleinNov 30, 2024 2:42 pm - Mundelein residents can recycle unwanted holiday lights through the village.
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Des Plaines to light Christmas tree FridayNov 30, 2024 11:56 am - Join Des Plaines officials and residents for the city’s annual tree lighting Friday at Metropolitan Square in the downtown area.
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Enjoy a winter festival in Mundelein on Dec. 7Nov 30, 2024 10:06 am - A tree-lighting ceremony, ice carving and other activities are planned for Mundelein’s winter festival. The event is set to run from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Courtland Commo...
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Bowling for a Cause: Join the Illinois Spina Bifida Association’s Winter Bowl-A-Thon in WheatonNov 30, 2024 9:17 am - The Illinois Spina Bifida Association invites you to lace up your bowling shoes and join an afternoon of community and charity at the Wheaton Winter Bowl-A-Thon on Saturday, Dec. 14.