Des Plaines, IL|News|
Des Plaines won't force top city employees to live in town
Aldermen were split on the perennial issue
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Des Plaines, IL|News|
Two hit by car at site of previous accidents in Des Plaines
Another accident at the same site in 2015 was fatal
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Barrington, IL|News|
Barrington creates loophole for Cook County minimum wage
Only half the village is in Cook County
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Lake Zurich, IL|News|
Lake Zurich approves plan for apartments downtown
Developer changed plans to accommodate village concerns
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Elgin, IL|News|
Elgin man convicted of stealing and selling dental equipment
Man stole $146,000 worth of equipment, and he sold it for $31,000.
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Elgin, IL|News|
Three residents file to run in Elgin City Council election
Five people are expected to run for the four open seats.
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Park Ridge, IL|News|
Second death from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning in Park Ridge
The victim's husband died earlier this month from the same incident
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Des Plaines, IL|News|
Preschool at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines may close
About 30 families use the center
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Lake Zurich, IL|News|
New greenhouse opens at Lake Zurich High School
The greenhouse will help students learn skills to help them transition to adulthood
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Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Vernon Hills considering video gambling
This is not the first time officials have considered the issue
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Lake Zurich, IL|News|
New officers elected to Lake Zurich Quarterback Club
The private group supports the community's high school football team
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Barrington, IL|News|
Barrington Village Board approves plan for youth center and art gallery
The area is currently an undeveloped lot.
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Niles-Morton Grove, IL|News|
Morton Grove finalizes 2017 budget with no property tax increases and no fee increases
Mayor says there will be no reduction in services
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Park Ridge, IL|News|
Park Ridge city council considers traffic signal near Maine South High School
Crossing on busy Talcott Road is used by students
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Park Ridge, IL|News|
Widow of Park Ridge alderman will run for city council
Wilkening is no stranger to local politics
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Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Vernon Hills High School football team heading to state finals
Win on Saturday will take team to Champaign next week
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Oak Brook, IL|News|
Park District considering bond sale
The plan to issue over $1 million of bonds is not expected to raise taxes
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Hyde Park, IL|News|
Want a Frank Lloyd Wright house? It's only $2.5 million.
The couple who own the house have tried to sell it before.
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Elgin, IL|News|
City to focus on educating residents about regulations
New model is intended to generate compliance rather than investigate complaints
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Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle principal: 'Embarrassment of riches' leads to award winning performance.
Plentiful resources and a strong culture of learning contributes to success, according to a Lisle middle school principal
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