Articles filed under Counties
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DuPage County to help seniors spot scamsJan 30, 2024 11:31 am - DuPage County officials on Wednesday will host a free informational session aimed at helping seniors avoid scams and fraud. Representatives from the county’s recorder, tr...
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3 siblings acquitted of trying to kill Aurora police officerJan 29, 2024 7:00 pm - Three siblings have been acquitted of trying to murder an Aurora police officer. They were, however, convicted of aggravated battery and other charges. A Kane County jury...
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Cook County launches app for viewing tax mapsJan 29, 2024 2:43 pm - Cook County officials are unveiling a new interactive application that will provide the public with free viewing access to the county’s tax maps. The new Tax Map Viewer a...
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Relief in sight for Randall Road drivers in Kane County frustrated by freight trainsJan 29, 2024 2:30 pm - Things are looking up for motorists who suffer multiple daily delays waiting for slow-moving freight trains to cross Randall Road on the border of Elgin and South Elgin. ...
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Winter backyard visitors and moreJan 29, 2024 11:23 am - Recently shared photos on the Daily Herald’s Suburban Wildlife Facebook page have included coyotes, eagles, birds and deer.
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Sheriff: Teens attack deputies during domestic violence arrestJan 29, 2024 10:35 am - A pair of Lake County sheriff’s deputies were attacked Sunday as they attempted to arrest a juvenile boy on domestic violence allegations, authorities said Monday. Accord...
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Climate Caregivers: Connie Schmidt’s advocacy starts at homeJan 29, 2024 6:00 am - Thirty-year Sierra Club member Connie Schmidt’s introduction to environmental advocacy began in her back yard — and she’s kept it that way.
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Fire causes $450,000 in damage to McHenry County barnJan 28, 2024 11:00 am - Fire swept through a pole barn in northern McHenry County early Saturday, causing an estimated $450,000 in damage and leaving the structure gutted. Firefighters from more...
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How much property taxes per person does it cost to run your town?Jan 28, 2024 7:47 am - Property taxes used to fund daily operations of suburban municipalities have climbed an average of $44 per resident from 10 years ago. In at least nine suburbs, the amoun...
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Evacuations underway after ice jam break on Kankakee River causes significant floodingJan 26, 2024 9:44 pm - Authorities were evacuating homes Friday in northeastern Illinois after an ice jam break along the Kankakee River led to major flooding that was threatening about 200 hom...