Articles filed under Counties
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Jelly Belly closing North Chicago plant, laying off 66 workersJul 04, 2024 2:32 pm - Jelly Belly Candy Co. will close its plant in North Chicago about Oct. 11 and lay off 66 employees, according to its Chicago-based parent company Ferrara Candy.
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Opened during Prohibition, Kane County bar celebrates 100th anniversaryJul 04, 2024 2:10 pm - The year was 1924, during the Prohibition era in the United States. Even though consuming alcoholic beverages was illegal, it didn’t stop Flora and Albert Mott from opening a bar in western Kane County.
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Significant growth and achievements highlighted in national awardsJul 02, 2024 1:28 pm - Two members of the Lake County Forest Preserves team recently earned national recognition.
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McHenry County Fair more than just animals and rides: Officials seeking local talent to exhibit their workJul 02, 2024 1:27 pm - The McHenry County Fair is looking for people of all ages and talents to show off their work, from paintings to food, for the home and creative arts exhibitions — but getting people involved has been a growing challenge.
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Ex-employee at Cook County tax appeal agency sues commissionerJul 02, 2024 10:54 am - A former employee at the Cook County Board of Review filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit against Commissioner Samantha Steele and her chief of staff.
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Despite opposition, widening of Buffalo Grove Road remains in county’s planJul 01, 2024 6:49 pm - Opponents of the proposed widening of Buffalo Grove Road between routes 22 and 45 in southern Lake County may have made their last stand.
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Fourth of July parades across the suburbsJul 01, 2024 3:06 pm - Marching bands, dance troupes, Scouts and Shriners will be marching through towns across the suburbs as part of the Fourth of July celebration. Here’s a list of where you can see them around the suburbs.
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Man charged with suburban liquor store burglariesJul 01, 2024 12:22 pm - A man has been charged with participating in a burglary ring that targeted liquor stores in DuPage and Cook counties.
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‘Small but awesome facility’: Milking parlor to debut at Lake County FairJun 30, 2024 7:01 pm - A new feature at this year’s Lake County Fair will give visitors a better understanding of how milk is produced.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters march outside Rep. Schneider’s home in middle of nightJun 29, 2024 6:10 pm - Highland Park police broke up a pro-Palestinian march outside the home of U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider early Saturday morning, officials said.