Articles filed under Counties
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Lauzen to Metra: Fix existing service before expandingJun 14, 2019 1:00 am - The focus is on existing riders, Metra's chairman assured Kane County officials concerned about expansion to Oswego and beyond this week. But waves caused by lawmakers p...
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DuPage County jail inmates learn welding to better prepare for life on the outsideJun 14, 2019 1:00 am - Ventrel Murphy has been in and out of the DuPage County jail since 2015. He's currently being held on theft charges from 2018. He could post bail and go free. But he's ...
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Lake Michigan water line to 250,000 in Lake County to be shut off, but they may not noticeJun 14, 2019 1:00 am - The supply of Lake Michigan water to about 250,000 people in several Lake County communities will be shut off next week to replace a leaking valve, but residents aren't ...
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Hoffman Estates recommends tax incentive for proposed technology parkJun 14, 2019 1:00 am - Hoffman Estates officials are recommending the Cook County Board approve a Class 6B tax incentive for a proposed "Hoffman Technology Park" that would lie just north of t...
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Hotel tax can help drive DuPage economyJun 14, 2019 1:00 am - In my 30-plus years in hospitality throughout the country, the magnitude of tourism as an economic driver was never questioned - a visitor coming to a destination to spe...
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Cook County Health Recognizes Brain HealthJun 13, 2019 11:00 pm - We can all be a little forgetful at times, but when should someone be concerned? Many people know a loved one who has suffered from a decline in memory, or has had demen...
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A look at the intricate relationship between plants and pollinatorsJun 13, 2019 11:00 pm - A look at the intricate relationship between plants and pollinators
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Carpentersville man guilty of 2005 sex assault of childJun 13, 2019 1:00 am - A 37-year-old Carpentersville man was convicted this week of sexually assaulting a child in 2005. Kane County Judge D.J. Tegeler convicted Jesus Bermudez of predatory c...
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Warrant: St. Charles-area man questioned 'quality' of heroin before fatal overdoseJun 13, 2019 1:00 am - A St. Charles Township man who died of an overdose April 4 questioned the “quality” of heroin before buying three bags of it from his dealer, according to a search warra...
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Lake Villa pursuing agreement with Lake County for inspection servicesJun 13, 2019 1:00 am - A pair of agreements with Lake County about property inspections is expected to improve efficiency for Lake Villa and convenience for residents. The first deal calls for...