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What you need to know about the iconic Big Boy locomotive’s visit to West Chicago

What you need to know about the iconic Big Boy locomotive’s visit to West Chicago

Thousands of people will descend upon West Chicago on Wednesday, June 3, for the public display of Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world.

 
‘We’re getting near the end’: Clock ticking for a Bears stadium deal this weekend in Springfield

‘We’re getting near the end’: Clock ticking for a Bears stadium deal this weekend in Springfield

With just two days left in Illinois’ spring legislative session, lawmakers are racing against the clock to pass property tax break legislation that would enable the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

 
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Will Illinois try a high-tech solution to ‘super speeders’?

Will Illinois try a high-tech solution to ‘super speeders’?

So-called “super speeders” could have a chance to get back behind the wheel, minus their lead feet, under legislation awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature.

 
Lisle board mulls zoning revision amid concerns over data centers

Lisle board mulls zoning revision amid concerns over data centers

Lisle officials are poised to add another hurdle for data center developers to clear if they want to build one on an industrially zoned property in town.

 
Police: Man led police on high-speed chase that reached 108 mph

Police: Man led police on high-speed chase that reached 108 mph

A Villa Park man is facing multiple felony charges after leading police on a high-speed chase early Friday morning that reached speeds of 108 mph.

 
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In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth. But the unusual design of the $850 million campus _ particularly a 225-foot gray high rise _ has provoked a debate in the city celebrated as the birthplace of the modern skyscraper.

 
Six Flags’ anniversary bash marks 50 years of memories and fun

Six Flags’ anniversary bash marks 50 years of memories and fun

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opened for the season April 25 but the date of the park’s debut 50 years ago as Marriott’s Great America was marked Friday with fanfare and special attractions to celebrate the milestone and memories.

 
Suburban spellers eliminated in early rounds of Scripps National Spelling Bee

Suburban spellers eliminated in early rounds of Scripps National Spelling Bee

Tripping on complicated words such as “orosomucoid,” “lacrimale” and “lecideiform,” suburban spellers Yahya Mohammed, Aditi Mopur and Shruthi Ayyagari were eliminated this week from the Scripps National Spelling Bee being held in Washington, D.C.

 
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Affordable housing apartment plan near Lake Zurich recommended for approval

Affordable housing apartment plan near Lake Zurich recommended for approval

Rezoning and other approvals to build workforce housing on the site of the former Midlothian Manor near Lake Zurich has been green-lighted by the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals.

 
Geneva man dies in single-vehicle crash

Geneva man dies in single-vehicle crash

A man died Thursday night after a single-vehicle crash in Geneva, authorities said.

 

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