Articles filed under Communities
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Arlington Heights examines response to larger-than-expected protestApr 08, 2025 5:52 pm - Officials in Arlington Heights are evaluating policies and procedures for handling large protests after a recent demonstration of about 2,000 people temporarily blocked major roads.
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Lake Zurich leaders hope sale of key lakefront property will spark redevelopmentApr 08, 2025 5:46 pm - After more than 20 years of proposals that haven’t materialized, Lake Zurich officials on Monday sold a prime property downtown with hopes it finally will be developed and boost ongoing revitalization efforts.
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Earth Day Benefit to raise funds, awareness for open spaces, water qualityApr 08, 2025 5:40 pm - The Conservation Foundation is bringing together supporters and partners for an inspiring evening dedicated to environmental protection, conservation and sustainability at the local level.
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Deal with new BMO bank building to add public parking in downtown PalatineApr 08, 2025 5:27 pm - A redevelopment agreement with the prospective owner of the BMO building in downtown Palatine promises to boost the inventory of public parking.
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Dining out: Tax day specials and Giordano’s $100K sweepstakesApr 08, 2025 5:03 pm - Celebrate the end of tax season with a $10.40 specialty cocktail, and find out how to win $100,000 by shipping Giordano’s.
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Wheaton OKs municipal grocery tax, as Lombard, other towns look to follow suitApr 08, 2025 3:51 pm - Wheaton has joined the growing list of suburban towns implementing a municipal grocery tax.
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Barrington close to decision on $17 million incentive agreement for ‘Golden Triangle’ developmentApr 08, 2025 3:41 pm - After nearly a year of negotiations with Compasspoint Development, Barrington has a redevelopment agreement for the “Golden Triangle” worth $17 million ready for village board approval.
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Kane County to allow gambling business near Geneva martial arts studioApr 08, 2025 3:18 pm - Kane County Chairman Corinne Pierog cast a tie-breaking vote Tuesday to let a video gambling business open on the outskirts of Geneva.
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Attorneys contend Drew Peterson’s mental state seems to have deteriorated furtherApr 08, 2025 2:43 pm - Lawyers contend a former Bolingbrook police sergeant’s mental state seems to have deteriorated further since last year as they deal with his bid to vacate his murder conviction.
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Elgin could get its second recreational cannabis dispensaryApr 08, 2025 2:13 pm - The Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission gave preliminary approval Monday for the city’s second recreational cannabis dispensary. Jane & Buds Cannabis Dispensary will open in the former Boston Market on Randall Road if owners receive approval from the city council.