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Libertyville featured in holiday rom-com ‘The Exes of Christmas Past’Nov 16, 2025 7:27 am - “The Exes of Christmas Past,” a holiday rom-com with scenes filmed in April in Libertyville, debuted Sunday, Nov. 16, on Tubi.
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Why do so many Democratic U.S. House members in the suburbs have primary challengers?Nov 15, 2025 5:00 pm - Reflecting what some experts see as a national trend, four of the six congressional representatives running for reelection in the North, West or Northwest suburbs next year are facing primary challenges.
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‘Not a big burden’: Parking fee on summer concert nights at Independence Grove to double to $20Nov 14, 2025 2:44 pm - The parking fee on summer concert days at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville will double next season to $20 per vehicle.
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Fox Valley Chapter SAR honors legacy and leadership at annual awards luncheonNov 14, 2025 12:30 pm - The Fox Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held its annual awards luncheon and officer induction ceremony. Several individuals were recognized for their service, leadership, and commitment to preserving American history and values.
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Kane County board OKs 2026 budget, begins amending itNov 14, 2025 12:02 pm - Kane County Board members voted this week to adopt the county’s budget for the fiscal year that starts Dec. 1. Then they immediately amended the budget to authorize more spending, mostly for justice-related expenses.
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Cook County launches Housing Market TrackerNov 14, 2025 7:17 am - The Cook County Assessor’s Office has launched its new Housing Market Tracker, a first-of-its-kind interactive map that shows real estate trends and individual sales in the county.
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$3.5 million stormwater improvement project in Wauconda nears finishNov 13, 2025 6:54 pm - A $3.5 million project to create proper drainage for Bangs Lake in Wauconda and reduce flooding to neighborhood homes and streets is winding down and nearly complete.
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DuPage County clerk’s request for more money denied; board member suggests censureNov 13, 2025 6:29 pm - DuPage County Board members turned down a request to give the county clerk’s office more money, and one said a public censure of the clerk should be next.
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‘We need to act now’: DuPage County to shift funds to help food pantries amid SNAP crisisNov 13, 2025 6:06 pm - DuPage County plans to use $2.1 million previously earmarked for small human service grants to instead help food providers that have become a lifeline during the SNAP disruption. “I know that it will take some time before SNAP benefits are back fully,” a food pantry leader said Thursday.
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Preliminary environmental analysis of proposed Waukegan airport project available for reviewNov 13, 2025 11:00 am - A preliminary environmental analysis for the proposed Runway Safety Project at Waukegan National Airport is available on the project information tab at waukeganairport.com.