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Is Illinois nearing finish line for statewide regulation of e-bikes?

Is Illinois nearing finish line for statewide regulation of e-bikes?

As the weather warms, high-speed e-bikes, e-motos and other electric transportation devices are becoming more prevalent on suburban streets once again. And so are calls from communities for statewide regulation of the devices.

 
St. Andrews: 100 years from ‘Horatio Alger story’ to 6 million rounds of golf

St. Andrews: 100 years from ‘Horatio Alger story’ to 6 million rounds of golf

St. Andrews Golf & Country Club in West Chicago is celebrating its 100th year of operation.

 
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Fight over Illinois’ swipe fee law heats up as implementation deadline nears

Fight over Illinois’ swipe fee law heats up as implementation deadline nears

A unique-to-Illinois law prohibiting banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on tips and taxes is set to take effect July 1, but opponents are challenging its legality in federal appeals court and blitzing the airwaves with ads calling for its repeal.

 
Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships

Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships

The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade of Iranian ports.

 
Residents evacuated, units damaged in Grayslake apartment fire

Residents evacuated, units damaged in Grayslake apartment fire

No one was injured after flames tore through a three-story structure in Grayslake. Authorities are investigating the cause.

 
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Kane County drivers warned: Put the phone away — or pay

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office announced it is partnering with state police and local law enforcement during April’s designation as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

 
Naperville begins repairs on downtown parking garages

Naperville begins repairs on downtown parking garages

Maintenance work on downtown Naperville parking garages is slated to begin Monday with concrete patching at the Central Parking Facility on Chicago Avenue.

 
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

A federal judge has blocked a $6.2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group, which owns WGN TV and radio, and rival Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit...

 
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O’Donnell: From Cubs to Kentucky Derby to NFL draft, ins and outs of April

O’Donnell: From Cubs to Kentucky Derby to NFL draft, ins and outs of April

Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about current Sports news.

 
NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini

NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini

The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel’s behavior after published photos of the New England Patriots coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona res...

 

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