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Contractor fraud surging amid record storms — here’s what to watch out for

Contractor fraud surging amid record storms — here’s what to watch out for

Just as suburbanites clean up after another round of powerful storms left behind downed trees and damaged homes, a national association is warning about surging instances of contractor fraud, particularly here in Illinois

 
‘Palatine is better than that’: Pride advocates plan protest against church sign messages

‘Palatine is better than that’: Pride advocates plan protest against church sign messages

Pro-LGBTQ+ groups plan to protest a Palatine church they say has been spreading messages of hate on its electronic message sign during Pride month.

 
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At least one tornado confirmed near Huntley after Wednesday’s storms

At least one tornado confirmed near Huntley after Wednesday’s storms

National Weather Service meteorologists have confirmed at least one tornado touched down near Huntley during Wednesday’s round of severe storms.

 
‘The sirens go off because you’re under threat’: Elgin officials clarify emergency warning system

‘The sirens go off because you’re under threat’: Elgin officials clarify emergency warning system

Elgin Fire Chief Robb Cagann explained why Elgin’s emergency warning siren system will automatically be activated when the National Weather Service issues either a tornado or severe thunderstorm warning.

 
'A legacy for all of us': St. Charles eyes redevelopment of former police station site

'A legacy for all of us': St. Charles eyes redevelopment of former police station site

St. Charles City Council members this week expressed support for having city staff draft a statement of interest to work with the park district on redeveloping the old police station site in downtown.

 
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Countdown to prep football: Nine area juniors to watch

Countdown to prep football: Nine area juniors to watch

Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with nine area juniors to see play this season.

 
40-unit affordable housing development underway in Gurnee

40-unit affordable housing development underway in Gurnee

Work is underway in Gurnee on a project designed to provide more people with an option for comfortable and affordable housing.

 
Ceremonial wall demolition connects east and west sides of Bell Works in Hoffman Estates

Ceremonial wall demolition connects east and west sides of Bell Works in Hoffman Estates

A major milestone was reached this week in the evolution of the Bell Works Chicagoland “metroburb” in Hoffman Estates.

 
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Pedestrian struck by outbound Metra train at Schaumburg station

Pedestrian struck by outbound Metra train at Schaumburg station

A pedestrian was struck by an outbound Metra train at the Schaumburg station early Thursday, halting service along the line.

 
Carpentersville man changing tire on I-80 killed by hit-and-run driver

Carpentersville man changing tire on I-80 killed by hit-and-run driver

Illinois State Police said a Carpentersville man who had stopped to change a tire on the shoulder of Interstate 80 near Lansing was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.

 

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