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Home care industry lauds new law

(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – In 2027 the youngest baby boomers turn 63, and the oldest turn 81. And demand for care services is through the roof. Steiner, owner of the Right at Home franchise in Grayslake, has a vested interest in a new law requiring assisted-living facilities to refer people to licensed home care companies such as his, as opposed to unlicensed, or “grey market” providers.

Grayslake, IL · 14h

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Lake County residents fight $18B data center project in court

A judge heard arguments on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to block an $18 billion data center project in Grayslake. Neighborhood groups accuse the village and developers of violating zoning laws, due process and the Open Meetings Act while raising concerns about noise and environmental impacts. The village...

Grayslake, IL · 3d

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Waukegan's Vista Medical Center placed on EMS bypass after owner fails to make payroll

Ambulance trips from Waukegan could take four to five times longer after the state placed Vista Medical Center East on full EMS bypass following another failure by its owner to make payroll.

Waukegan, IL · 3h

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Drug Take Back Idea Started in McHenry County by Democratic Party Coroner Candiate David Bachmann

This article, pretty much an obituary of Dave Bachmann, was promoted by a press release from State Senator Criag Wilcox about the Drug Enforcement Administraiton’s Drug Take Back Day. When David Bachmann was running as a Democrat against incumbent Coroner Cynthia Lamb, he advanced the idea that the Coronor’s...

Mchenry County, IL · 3d

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This Underrated Wisconsin City Is Where Gen Z Can Actually Afford Their First Dream Home

Nobody talks about Racine, Wisconsin the way they should, and honestly, that’s been working out just fine for the people who already live there. Racine is sitting on the western shore of Lake Michigan, doing its thing, while the rest of the country argues about housing prices and wonders why homeownership feels like a fantasy.

Racine, WI · 6d

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Grayslake neighbors ask Lake County judge to block data center

Grayslake residents hoping to block construction of a massive data center made their case before a Lake County judge on Friday, explaining why they believe it should be kept out of their community.

Grayslake, IL · 3d

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We put Northwestern's new $870 million Ryan Field to the test

Northwestern spent $870 million building a football stadium with luxury amenities, gourmet food, spectacular views and a design intended to keep the noise inside. But does it all live up to the hype? The big picture: We headed to Evanston Saturday night for the Wildcats' game against Iowa to put the new Ryan Field through a stress test. The verdict: Pretty tremendous. The stadium is a winner, even without a luxury ticket. But the high-tech concessions and neighborhood noise controls still have some kinks to work out. What they're saying: Pat Ryan Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, compares opening the stadium to watching a dog learn to swim — lots of splashing before finding its rhythm. "We're not at cruising speed yet, but we're not splashing around as much," Ryan says. The view from the endzone while the Wildcats warm up before the game. Photo: Justin Kaufmann/Axios 🏈 The view Northwestern has gone to great lengths to ensure fans sitting in the upper deck have an experience comparable to those in the luxurious "Living Room" section at the 50-yard line. Zoom in: Entering Ryan Field was a fairly standard experience, but once inside, you're immediately greeted with a view

Evanston, IL · 5h

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‘A Political Miracle’ - Democrat Berman upsets Steil in SE Wisconsin

This article was originally published by The Badger Project, a citizen-supported journalism nonprofit in Wisconsin. On a day when Democrats scored smashing victories across the country, Mitchell Berman, an emergency room nurse and political rookie, surfed the blue wave to beat U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil by four percentage points, or about 12,000 votes out of more than 300,000 cast.

Wisconsin · 3d

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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.

Illinois · 3d

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Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie reopens Nov. 11

The Skokie museum has been closed since July 2025. Veterans, active-duty and retired military personnel and up to four family members get in free on opening day.

Skokie, IL · 3d

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Two state Senate seats flip to Dems as Lake, McHenry counties grow more blue

Lake and McHenry counties, once deep red GOP bastions just a few years ago, continue their political transformation. On Nov. 3, two more state legislative seats flipped blue, along with numerous other offices down the ballot.  . State Rep. Tom Weber, R-Lake Villa, is now the only Republican state legislator...

Lake County, IL · 3d

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Elgin Panel Backs Ricky Rockets Gas Station Proposal

Elgin's Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend a Ricky Rockets gas station and car wash along Route 20, sending the project to the City Council. The commission's vote, reported by the Chicago Tribune, moves the project one step closer to construction, though City Council approval remains pending. The project now awaits City Council review.

Elgin, IL · 3d

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Mount Prospect Narrows Field to Four Builders for Vacant Chase Bank Tower

Mount Prospect is interviewing four development groups that submitted plans to redevelop the vacant former Chase Bank building at 111 E. Busse Ave., with one team already in front of the Village Board and three more scheduled in the week ahead. The village, which has owned the empty six-story office building since buying it for $5 million in May 2025, says it still has not picked a developer or approved any redevelopment proposal for the downtown site.

Mt Prospect, IL · 2d

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Elgin Backs $2M Deal to Turn 1942 Woolworth Building Into Rooftop Dining Hub

The old Woolworth building at 31 S. Grove Ave. in downtown Elgin has sat as city office space and storage for decades, generating no property or sales tax revenue. That could soon change after the Elgin City Council gave preliminary approval this week to a redevelopment plan that would turn the two-story building into a destination featuring a fine-dining restaurant, a neighborhood market, and a sports bar with a rooftop patio.

Elgin, IL · 3d

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Kenosha County Approves $2027 Budget With 2.94% Tax Levy Increase

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. (WLIP)— The Kenosha County Board unanimously approved a $2027 county budget Thursday night, endorsing a spending plan that increases the property tax levy by 2.94 percent while adding funding for public safety, human services and infrastructure projects. The 23-to-0 vote followed months of budget discussions between...

Kenosha County, WI · 13h

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“It’s detective work”: Community project maps the places that shaped Black Evanston’s history

In 1916, a lynch mob murdered wealthy Black landowner Anthony Crawford in Abbeville, South Carolina. This killing spurred an outflux of Black families from the region, many of them relocating to a small but growing city in the North Shore of Chicago – Evanston. Today, many members of Evanston’s...

Evanston, IL · 1d

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Probation Director Wins Statewide Award

WOODSTOCK, IL – The Illinois Probation and Court Services Association (IPCSA) has named Seth Krause, Director of the McHenry County Probation Department, as the recipient of the Cheryl Meyers Excellence in Service and Innovation Award. This award recognizes an IPCSA member whose contributions reflect forward-thinking service, collaboration, leadership, and...

Mchenry County, IL · 2d

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Holiday Sweets Season Arrives at Ethereal in Woodstock, Illinois

Some of the best treats in Illinois hide behind doors you might walk right past on a cold afternoon. You step inside expecting a quick coffee, and suddenly the smell of warm chocolate wraps around you like a scarf. Before you know it, you are holding a box of tiny...

Woodstock, IL · 3d

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Schaumburg Township Voters Scrap Road District, Dissolve Elected Post by 2029

Schaumburg Township voters have decided to do away with their separate Road & Bridge District and the elected highway commissioner who runs it, with unofficial results showing the measure passing 60% to 40%. The change won't take effect until May 2029, assuming the results are certified, and follows an August vote by trustees to put the measure on the ballot, which Highway Commissioner Timothy Buelow said blindsided him.

Schaumburg, IL · 3d

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Democrats Claim a Seat at McHenry County’s Table

Illinois county votes for Democratic gubernatorial candidate for first time since 1852. McHenry County, the reddest of the collar counties surrounding Chicago, is riding the blue wave that swept through the political world this week. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker became the first Democratic governor to carry the county since 1852,...

Mchenry County, IL · 2d