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Lawmaker won’t move forward with controversial proposal banning some traffic stopsJan 31, 2024 6:15 pm - A state representative who introduced an amendment to the Illinois Vehicle Code prohibiting police officers from stopping a driver for minor speeding and improper lane use violations has decided not to move forward with the legislation at this time.
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The Dog Days of Finn, The Danish Home of Chicago’s furry friendJan 31, 2024 4:02 pm - The Danish Home of Chicago senior living community is no stranger to tail wags, and belly rubs thanks to President and CEO Scott Swanson’s Portuguese Water Dog Finnegan. ...
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Things to do Feb. 9-15: Lunar New Year events, Cocoa Crawls and moreJan 30, 2024 5:45 am - Warm up with Cocoa Crawls in Lake Barrington and Long Grove, check out the Lunar New Year celebrations and be amazed by all forms of dance on stages throughout the suburbs.
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National Louis University to help equip candidates for Chicago Public Schools board with tools to leadJan 29, 2024 4:31 pm - The countdown is on for interested individuals to declare their candidacy for the Chicago Public Schools board before the June 1 filing deadline. While a lot of speculat...
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Chicago author’s fictional trilogy chronicles little known terrorist cell that covertly operated in Chicago during the 1980sJan 29, 2024 1:10 pm - Former Cook County State’s Attorney Jerome G. Silbert has written a trilogy that highlights little known terrorists that operated in Chicago during the 1980s.
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Things to do Feb. 2-8: Groundhog Day events, Dinosaur Adventure, Ice Fest and moreJan 29, 2024 12:24 pm - Woodstock is hosting a plethora of Groundhog Day events this weekend, from the prognostication to a walking tour of “Groundhog Day” film sites to movie screenings to a bags tournament and more.
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Tensions grow between city, state and federal government over influx of migrantsJan 26, 2024 8:55 pm - Lawmakers begin offering proposals to address recent arrivals
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Check-in your bee hotel to support pollinator researchJan 25, 2024 5:02 pm - Bee hotels buzz with activity, but is it the right kind? A graduate student at University of Illinois is researching bees and needs help, in the form of donated used bee ...
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Chicagoland Goddard Schools partner with Bernie’s Book Bank to donate books to underserved youth in ChicagoJan 24, 2024 9:08 am - Lake County’s Goddard Schools are teaming up with Bernie’s Book Bank, a charity organization dedicated to collecting and providing books to children in need, to sponsor a...
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Things to do Jan. 26-Feb. 1: Charlie Berens, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party, Alpine Fest and moreJan 23, 2024 10:47 am - Make plans now for the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party at Now Arena, the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel and Outdoor Expo at the Schaumburg Convention Center, Charl...