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‘Perfect location’: Lake Zurich authorizes $2.1 million land buy for potential fire station siteNov 19, 2025 7:07 pm - The groundwork is being set for a new fire station in Lake Zurich with the pending village purchase of four acres for $2.1 million.
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Wheaton rejects plan to turn former hardware store into co-working spaceNov 19, 2025 5:31 pm - The Wheaton City Council has turned down a proposal for a co-working space to use a “prime real estate location” downtown.
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Three charged with stealing car in Willowbrook, fleeing policeNov 19, 2025 5:27 pm - Three people, including a teenager, are accused of stealing a car in Willowbrook and leading police on a high-speed chase.
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Palatine police make two separate meth arrestsNov 19, 2025 5:09 pm - Two separate arrests, one during a traffic stop and another during a welfare check, led Palatine police officers to recover significant amounts of methamphetamine.
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Run for a Cause as a ClausNov 19, 2025 5:06 pm - The Rotary Club of Arlington Heights has announced the return of the Rotary Santa Run for its 18th annual celebration. This cherished community event, which kick offs the holiday season, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6.
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Gingerbread houses and hidden pickle contest lure Bloomingdale holiday shoppersNov 19, 2025 5:03 pm - The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce is offering two free, family-friendly holiday activities: the Parade of Gingerbread Houses and the Hidden Pickle Contest.
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Mount Prospect holding the line on property taxesNov 19, 2025 5:02 pm - Mount Prospect trustees passed the village’s budget and property tax levy Tuesday, with no increase.
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Christopher Eccleston lands in Chicago for 20th anniversary ‘New Who’ celebrationNov 19, 2025 4:48 pm - Chicago TARDIS, a "Doctor Who" convention, returns Nov. 28-30, 2025, with Christopher Eccleston (9th Doctor) as the headliner. The convention features various actors from the show's history, including Jo Martin, Annette Badland, Carole Ann Ford, and others.
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New commanding officers gearing up for first Christmas season with Elgin Salvation ArmyNov 19, 2025 4:13 pm - It’s the most wonderful and busiest time of year for the Salvation Army Elgin Corps as it prepares to help approximately 500 families in need during the holidays while focusing on its biggest fundraiser, with the annual Red Kettle campaign.
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St. Charles celebrates 25th annual Electric Christmas Parade with guest of honor and grand marshalNov 19, 2025 3:28 pm - St. Charles resident Deborah Foote, who was instrumental in creating the illuminated parade in 2001, has been named the Community Guest of Honor for the 25th anniversary of the Electric Christmas Parade. In addition, “The Bear” actor Chris Witaske is the grand marshal for this year’s parade.