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• 'There is something magical about carousels': Volunteer meticulously restores Lambs Farm horses

  24-03-2023 23:47
  
  There's something magical about carousels, says volunteer David Hamel, who spent 18 months meticulously repairing and painting the "jumping" horses on the carousel at Lambs Farm.
  
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• Principal's award part of 'amazing year' at Rolling Meadows High School

  24-03-2023 23:09
  
  In a year that already included a visit by first lady Jill Biden and three Cabinet secretaries, Rolling Meadows High School Principal Eileen Hart added one more recognition Friday to cap off her long career in education: state high school principal of the year.
  
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• Elgin merchants push back on proposal to charge 10-cent fee per shopping bag

  24-03-2023 23:03
  
  The Elgin City Council heard a proposal Wednesday from the city's sustainability commission proposing a 10 cent single-use shopping bag fee. After hearing negative reaction from retailers and raising questions about specifics of the plan, the council tabled the issue for now.
  
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• District 203 purchasing first electric buses

  24-03-2023 22:53
  
  The Naperville Unit District 203 school board approved the purchase of four electric buses.
  
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• Composting next topic in gardening learning series

  24-03-2023 22:52
  
  Learn why to compost, how to compost and how to use the compost to make a positive contribution to your garden and the environment in the next session of the 2023 Gardening Learning Series on April 12.
  
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• Permit recommended for proposed cannabis business in Wheeling

  24-03-2023 22:51
  
  Wheeling's village board should grant a special use permit for a proposed cannabis cultivation facility at 160 W. Hintz Road, the town's plan commission recommended this week.
  
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• Campton Hills to host open house April 1

  24-03-2023 22:51
  
  On April 1, the Campton Hills village board and staff are hosting an open house at the newly renovated village hall and police department.
  
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• Mussman to hold town-hall meeting Monday in Hanover Park

  24-03-2023 22:50
  
  State Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg will hold a town-hall meeting to provide an update on legislative and policy work to her 56th District constituents at 6 p.m. Monday in the Community Room of the Hanover Park Police Station, 2011 W. Lake St. in Hanover Park.
  
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• Authorities: Palatine man sexually assaulted woman at gunpoint at Riverwoods hotel

  24-03-2023 22:13
  
  A Palatine man has been accused of forcing a woman to perform a sex act at gunpoint at a Riverwoodshotel in December.
  
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• Vernon Hills man gets 8 years in prison for 'long cons'

  24-03-2023 22:08
  
  Vernon Hills man gets 8 years in prison for 'long cons'
  
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• Dozens of Vendors Will Remain at Little Village Discount Mall, But Some Must Relocate

  24-03-2023 22:07
  
  Dozens of vendors at the Discount Mall in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood celebrated Friday after learning they won’t have to close for good. “We’re very, very happy keeping this place doing business [for] 17 years,” said vendor Irais Miranda. “Then next weekend and this weekend we will be open…” Both Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, of the city’s 25th Ward, and the...
  
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• Stricter rules for RV parking enacted in South Barrington

  24-03-2023 22:04
  
  Drivers of campers, boats on trailers, motor homes and other recreational vehicles now face stricter rules if they want to park in South Barrington.
  
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• Husband Saves Wife's Life When Vehicle Slams Into Crystal Lake Restaurant

  24-03-2023 21:47
  
  Lake in the Hills resident Danae Zaytz says she and her husband are lucky to be alive after what transpired Thursday night at Buffalo Wings and Rings in Crystal Lake.
  
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• Harrowing Story of Survival: Husband Saves Wife's Life When Vehicle Slams Into Crystal Lake Restaurant

  24-03-2023 21:47
  
  Lake in the Hills resident Danae Zaytz says she and her husband are lucky to be alive after what transpired Thursday night at Buffalo Wings and Rings in Crystal Lake.
  
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• Will You See Northern Lights in the Chicago Area Friday? Here's What Meteorologists Say

  24-03-2023 20:09
  
  The northern lights dazzled the night sky over more than a half-dozen states this week and were likely bound to do the same late Friday.
  
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• Batavia may go to flat monthly fee for garbage pickup

  24-03-2023 19:44
  
  Batavia warns residents not to load up on trash stickers, as it may change soon to a flat monthly fee to get rid of stuff.
  
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• St. Charles City Council approves construction bid for First Street Plaza expansion project

  24-03-2023 19:29
  
  The second and final phase of the First Street Plaza expansion project is expected to get underway in the coming weeks after the majority of alderpersons at Monday's St. Charles City Council meeting approved awarding a $4.3 million bid for the project's second phase to Martam Construction.
  
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• What to Know About Construction on Kennedy Expressway Heading Into First Weekend of Delays

  24-03-2023 19:17
  
  A construction project on a busy 7.5-mile stretch of the Kennedy Expressway began on Monday night, and has caused significant traffic delays throughout the week as commuters adjust to the congestion.
  
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• Cary hires permanent village administrator

  24-03-2023 19:04
  
  A month after Cary's top village official moved out of state, the village opted to stay in-house and promote a department head to fill the role.
  
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• CPD Announces Plans to Hire Back Officers, Recruit Cops From Outside the City

  24-03-2023 18:14
  
  With the Chicago Police Department facing a wave of retirements and struggling to retain and recruit talent, the interim top cop on Friday announced new programs to rehire officers who have left the force and to poach others from outside the city.
  
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• Live Radar: Track Winter-Like Weather as It Approaches the Chicago Area

  24-03-2023 18:07
  
  A winter-like storm system will move into the Chicago area late Friday through early Saturday, bringing several inches of accumulating snow and gusty winds to some communities.
  
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• Timeline Shows Snowfall Pummeling Parts of Chicago Area Saturday

  24-03-2023 17:48
  
  Although spring began earlier this week, the winter weather appears to be sticking around longer than one might've thought.
  
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• BizWeek: Revitalizing former Rohrman property; closing because of the pandemic

  24-03-2023 16:44
  
  The Week in Business: A developer hopes to revitalize a long-vacant property; A Batavia restaurant is closing because it couldn't recover from the pandemic.
  
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• Activists Respond to Illinois Bill Allowing Multi-Stall Gender Neutral Bathrooms

  24-03-2023 15:40
  
  A bill passed in the Illinois House that would allow businesses, universities and other building owners to have multiple-stall gender neutral restrooms has sparked debate.
  
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• Chicago Reveals Its ‘Named' Snowplows

  24-03-2023 15:23
  
  Seven snowplows named in a recent contest were unveiled Friday by the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation.
  
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• Weight Watchers Changes, Closures Frustrate Some Suburban Chicago Members

  24-03-2023 15:18
  
  Some Weight Watchers members are protesting the closure of their weekly workshop, as the company is "rebalancing its Workshop footprint."
  
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• Willie Wilson to Hold Gas, Grocery Giveaways Across Chicago on Saturday

  24-03-2023 14:50
  
  Philanthropist and three-time Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson has announced a gas and grocery giveaway event for Saturday, with $125,000 worth of gas and groceries to be given away at 15 gas stations and five grocery stores across Chicago.
  
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• Guaranteed Rate Field Announces New Bag Policy Ahead of Opening Day

  24-03-2023 14:30
  
  While the Chicago White Sox will open the season at Minute Maid Park against the defending World Series champion Houston Astros, the South Siders will quickly head home after four games for their home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field against the San Francisco Giants on April 3.
  
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• Wendy's to Sell Former McDonald's Fan Favorite

  24-03-2023 14:00
  
  Once long-known as an affordable fan-favorite at McDonald's, chicken snack wraps have been absent from the menu for years despite frequent calls to revive the revered item.
  
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• Nicor Gas VP named a 'Women of Power' by Quad County Urban League

  24-03-2023 13:43
  
  Nicor Gas Vice President of Operations Tremese Davis was recently named a "Women of Power" honoree by the Quad County Urban League (QCUL) at their Women's Empowerment Summit.
  
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• Waukegan Police End ‘Exhaustive' Search For Missing US Navy Sailor: ‘We've Hit Everything You Could'

  24-03-2023 13:27
  
  Following days of "extensive" searching, the Waukegan Police Department says it is ending its search efforts for missing United States Navy servicemember Séamus Gray, 21, who was last seen around 2 a.m. Saturday leaving a nightclub in Waukegan.
  
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• 7 Things I Learned While Staying Inside a Frank Lloyd Wright Home Available for Rent in Wisconsin

  24-03-2023 13:11
  
  I went to the rentable Still Bend house with what I thought was knowledge of Frank Lloyd Wright and his designs. But even that couldn’t prepare me for experiencing it
  
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• Early Voting in Chicago Still Underway As Chicago Mayoral Runoff Election Approaches

  24-03-2023 13:04
  
  With a tightening race coming down to the wire, mayoral runoff candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas are continuing to battle for votes and higher turnout ahead of the April 4 election.
  
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• Bernie Sanders, Chicago Rapper Vic Mensa to Hold Pre-Election Rally for Brandon Johnson

  24-03-2023 12:33
  
  U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will headline a pre-election rally at the UIC Forum on Thursday to help mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson energize his base and boost turnout among young people.
  
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• 'A showpiece property': Elgin company purchases 100-year-old Sisco manufacturing building

  24-03-2023 12:16
  
  Anguleris, a global construction technology company headquartered in Elgin, recently purchased the historic Sisco Building in town and has begun renovations on the 100-year-old property. The 86,000-square-foot facility will serve as a new flagship hub for Anguleris brand Swatchbox.
  
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• Her next big stage: Algonquin woman auditions for 'American Idol'

  24-03-2023 11:50
  
  Tune in Sunday to watch Algonquin's Caroline Baran, also known as Kaeyra, audition on "American Idol."
  
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• 2023 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Concerts Go On Sale Next Week

  24-03-2023 11:49
  
  Tickets go on sale next week for this year's Illinois State Fair Grandstand concert series featuring artists like REO Speedwagon and Maren Morris, fair organizers announced.
  
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• You'll Soon Be Able to Take An ‘Air Taxi' From Chicago to O'Hare Airport

  24-03-2023 11:42
  
  Sitting in Chicago traffic doesn't make getting to O'Hare International Airport to catch a plane any easier. But what if you could bypass the roads -- and take a flight to your flight?
  
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• Queen + Adam Lambert Announce “The Rhapsody” Tour With Chicago Date

  24-03-2023 10:56
  
  Another legendary rock band has been added to the growing list of concerts coming through Chicago this year: Queen.
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Parts of Chicago Area With Potential for Several Inches of Snow

  24-03-2023 08:52
  
  A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of the Chicago area Saturday as a system threatens to bring bursts of heavy and potentially accumulating snow for many this weekend.
  
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• Winter Storm Warning Issued for Multiple Chicago-Area Counties, Heavy Snow Possible

  24-03-2023 08:52
  
  A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of the Chicago area Saturday as a system threatens to bring bursts of heavy and potentially accumulating snow for many this weekend.
  
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• Chicago Forecast: Snowfall Continues Into Afternoon In Some Counties, Breezy Conditions and Cloudy Skies

  24-03-2023 08:52
  
  A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of the Chicago area Saturday as a system threatens to bring bursts of heavy and potentially accumulating snow for many this weekend.
  
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• Northwest Indiana Distillery Makes Its Mark in Chicago

  24-03-2023 08:50
  
  Starting a distillery isn't easy, and staying on top of the game, takes work. Drew Fox knows that all too well. He started the 18th Street Brewery in 2010, expanding to a distillery a few years ago. This month, 18th Street Distillery had an event that marked their entry to the Chicago market.
  
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• Still Waiting For Your Illinois Tax Refund? Here's How to Check Your Refund Status

  24-03-2023 08:38
  
  Spring in Illinois doesn't just mean wild weather, rainy days and flowers starting to bloom -- it also means tax refund season.
  
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• 3,400 Pounds of Beef Sold to Hotels, Restaurants in Illinois, Other States Recalled Due to Possible E. coli

  24-03-2023 07:32
  
  The recalled boneless beef chuck was distributed to retail locations, federal establishments, hotels and restaurants in nine states.
  
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• Full List of Street, Road Closures For the 2023 Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago

  24-03-2023 06:38
  
  Head's up, Chicago: The festive 2023 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle will take place across city streets this weekend, with hundreds of runners and walkers scheduled to pound the pavement. But if you're not running, you may experience a race of your own: Trying to get around street closures.
  
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• What We Know About Séamus Gray, Missing US Navy Sailor Last Seen Leaving a Bar in Waukegan

  24-03-2023 05:53
  
  21-year-old Séamus Gray's disappearance was first noted when he didn't report back to the base at his scheduled time Saturday. However, it wasn't until Tuesday that family members and police say they were notified that he had been missing.
  
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• Girls soccer: Geneva reaches its breaking point, beats Neuqua Valley

  24-03-2023 02:56
  
  Geneva had reached its breaking point with just under 10 minutes remaining in the first half of Thursday's nonconference game against Neuqua Valley.
  
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• Softball: Grayslake North struggles to catch up with Mosolino's speed

  24-03-2023 02:04
  
  Prairie Ridge felt it had more to give after a season-opening loss to Carmel on Tuesday, so the Wolves were determined for a better showing Thursday against Grayslake North.
  
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• Baseball: Cary-Grove's Dorchies, CTaczy combine to fan 13 against Johnsburg

  24-03-2023 01:55
  
  Cary-Grove starting pitcher Ethan Dorchies relentlessly attacked the strike zone Thursday against Johnsburg.
  
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