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Property Tax Appeals Event on November 16

Join the Township of Schaumburg and the Cook County Assessor’s Office for a free property tax appeals event for Schaumburg Township residents. At the event, residents will receive an overview on how to file an appeal and one-on-one assistance. Any questions can be directed to the Township of Schaumburg Assessor’s Office at 847-285-4570. Additional information can be found on the Assessor’s Office page.

Schaumburg, IL · 1d

Chicago Public Radio

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Missing Election Day results holding up race calls in two Chicago School Board districts

The Chicago Board of Election is still counting votes — a delay that is leaving the fate of two school board races hanging in the balance. Votes cast on Tuesday from almost every city precinct have been reported by the election board, including ballots from 44.6% of registered voters, or 686,000 Chicagoans.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Construction Begins on Major North Center Redevelopment at Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park

Construction is underway at 3959 N. Lincoln Avenue, bringing a major redevelopment to the busy Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park intersection in North Center. The project will renovate the existing five-story former bank building and add new construction, creating 64 affordable apartments, commercial space and supportive services. A historic building...

Chicago, IL · 1d

fox32chicago.com

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Veterans with vision loss get AI-powered glasses before Veterans Day

Roughly 50 veterans who are blind or visually impaired received free Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses during a Veterans Day event in Rosemont on Friday. Meta has partnered with the Blinded Veterans Association to provide the AI-powered glasses to 130,000 veterans nationwide, helping them with navigation, reading and communication. Veterans received...

Rosemont, IL · 16h

evanstonroundtable.com

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New state e-bike law prompts Evanston to draft its own ordinance

The City of Evanston is drafting an ordinance to comply with a state law taking effect Jan. 1 that will regulate who can use electric bikes and scooters, where they can be used and how fast they can go. The Illinois law, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in August, sets...

Evanston, IL · 23h

97ZOK

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Joliet Rock Club The Forge Ends Nine-year Run As Chicago Venues Shift And Expand

The Forge in Joliet is closing its doors after nine years as a go-to spot for heavy music fans, while Chicago's Salt Shed is planning a massive expansion across the street with a new 15,000-seat outdoor stage.

Chicago, IL · 3d

hoodline.com

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Rosemont Makes EV Charger Ban Permanent, Two Years After Garage Fire

Rosemont will not allow any new electric-vehicle charging stations to be installed in parking garages for the foreseeable future. The village board voted Monday to make what had been a temporary moratorium indefinite, and Mayor Brad Stephens confirmed the ban will stay in place until officials figure out how to install the equipment safely.

Rosemont, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Families question medical examiner after quick identification of 55 bodies in funeral home case

Families whose loved ones went unidentified for weeks or years at the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office are questioning why bodies in a recent high-profile funeral home case were identified so quickly.

Cook County, IL · 1d

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2026 Twinkling Lights and Holiday Map for the Schaumburg Area

The sweater-and-hot-cocoa season is officially here, and our corner of the northwest suburbs does it SO well. From the first big tree lighting the Friday after Thanksgiving to luminaria-lined boulevards and neighborhood light displays worth a bedtime drive, here is your go-to list for twinkly family fun in Arlington Heights, Bloomingdale, Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, and Streamwood.

Schaumburg, IL · 2d

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Gilbert Villegas Faces Challenger In 36th Ward Race — For Now

WEST TOWN — One challenger has filed nominating petitions to run against incumbent Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) in next year’s aldermanic election. But the candidate, Luis Gomez, Jr., is facing a challenge backed by Villegas to the validity of his petition signatures. That means Gomez could get kicked out of the race before the ballot is formally set later this year.

Chicago, IL · 20h

fox32chicago.com

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Chicago hemp businesses face uncertain future as Illinois ban nears

New Illinois restrictions take effect Nov. 12, limiting where intoxicating hemp-derived THC products can be sold. Chicago hemp businesses, including South Loop café ChiTiva, face potential closure as the changes approach. Licensed cannabis dispensaries expect increased business as customers seek alternative places to purchase THC products. CHICAGO - Chicago...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Illinois school budget blunders and corruption raise questions about taxpayer oversight

From a $27 million budgeting error in Evanston-Skokie schools to federal fraud charges against a former Aurora school board president, Illinois Policy Institute's Bryce Hill discusses government accountability, corruption and what parents can do to keep tabs on their school district's finances.

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