Articles filed under Counties
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What's next for empty bank buildings in the Fox Valley?Nov 23, 2019 6:28 am - It isn't difficult to spot one. They are all over the Tri-Cities and Kane County area. We wonder what will happen to empty retail storefronts or restaurants, but another...
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A mayor with muscle: Hawthorn Woods leader transforms himself in the boxing ringNov 23, 2019 6:00 am - Longtime Hawthorn Woods mayor Joe Mancino is known for his verbal agility. But Saturday night, he'll be putting his physical skill to the test. His game face will be on ...
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Holiday magic: Suburban dance companies bring classic 'Nutcracker' to lifeNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - There are losses, triumphs, battles and dreams come true in the fantastic world of "The Nutcracker," a perennial Christmas ballet favorite. And this season, both Elgin a...
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A new disc golf course need not consume a city parkNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - Many St. Charles residents living near, or using, Timber Trails Park voiced enough opposition to the park district's idea of building a disc golf course on the site, tha...
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Explore a plethora of plants, wildlife along the trails at Waukegan's Lyons WoodsNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves Lyons Woods is a scenic, 345-acre forest preserve in Waukegan that includes a contrasting mix of terrain ideal for trail enthus...
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Judge orders new disorderly conduct trial for former Harvest Bible youth ministerNov 22, 2019 12:00 am - A Kane County judge on Friday ordered a new trial for a former Harvest Bible Chapel youth minister on a disorderly conduct charge that he alarmed parents of a teen he wa...
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Geneva man charged in $80,000 Ecstasy bust after sheriff probeNov 22, 2019 12:00 am - A Geneva man has been arrested and charged with Ecstasy trafficking and other felonies after postal authorities flagged two packages from the Netherlands and waited for ...
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Winfield says 'yes' to recreational marijuana salesNov 22, 2019 12:00 am - Winfield will allow recreational marijuana businesses, but only at a limited number of sites along Roosevelt Road, St. Charles Road and North Avenue. Trustees voted 4-0 ...
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Unused bikes for those in needNov 22, 2019 12:00 am - Round Lake Park police have partnered with the nonprofit Working Bikes organization to ensure unclaimed or abandoned bicycles are distributed to those in need. Discarded...
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Cook County OKs suburban infrastructure fundingNov 22, 2019 12:00 am - The Cook County Board Thursday approved intergovernmental agreements to help fund transportation projects in 27 communities, including Arlington Heights, Des Plaines Elk...