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Why drone shows are replacing fireworks in some suburbs

Why drone shows are replacing fireworks in some suburbs

While many municipalities and organizations will celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with traditional fireworks displays, some are embracing drone displays with several organizations including the Schaumburg Boomers and Six Flags Great America, serve up both.

 
District 214 could ask voters to approve $300 million for school renovations

District 214 could ask voters to approve $300 million for school renovations

Northwest Suburban High School District 214 board members are considering asking voters to approve at least $300 million in taxing authority for school renovations in November, in what would be the Arlington Heights-based district’s first referendum in some five decades.

 
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‘A heartbreaking loss’: Mundelein police officer ID’d as McHenry crash victim

‘A heartbreaking loss’: Mundelein police officer ID’d as McHenry crash victim

A Mundelein police officer who died following a weekend motorcycle crash is being remembered for his ability to connect with community members.

 
Opponents cite documents as proof Hoffman Estates plans data center on Plum Farms site

Opponents cite documents as proof Hoffman Estates plans data center on Plum Farms site

A request to the Illinois Attorney General for a review of alleged Open Meetings Act violations is among the artillery being used by opponents of a potential rezoning of 186 acres in Hoffman Estates for a possible data center.

 
DuPage County Board accused of violating Open Meetings Act in approving pay raises for elected officials

DuPage County Board accused of violating Open Meetings Act in approving pay raises for elected officials

Pay raises for elected officials in DuPage may be in jeopardy as County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek raises questions about the vote approving the increases.

 
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Hate crime charge filed in connection with ‘alarming and disturbing’ sign

Hate crime charge filed in connection with ‘alarming and disturbing’ sign

Derek Webb of Libertyville faces hate crime and disorderly conduct charges involving threats made against Latinos and immigrants in Lake County.

 
Man charged with recording boy in Woodfield Mall restroom

Man charged with recording boy in Woodfield Mall restroom

A Rolling Meadows man was arrested Friday night after being accused of recording a boy urinating in a restroom at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg on his cell phone.

 
Change of strategy: Cubs belt 5 home runs, hang on to beat Padres

Change of strategy: Cubs belt 5 home runs, hang on to beat Padres

On another hot and windy night at Wrigley Field, the Cubs hit 5 home runs -- two from Dansby Swanson -- to beat San Diego 9-7 on Tuesday.

 
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Where you can see fireworks, drone shows in the suburbs this week

Where you can see fireworks, drone shows in the suburbs this week

Suburban skies will light up this week with fireworks displays and drone shows. Some will be even bigger than usual to celebrate America’s 250th. Here’s where you can see them.

 
Vernon Hills plans to retire 2 special tax increment financing districts

Vernon Hills plans to retire 2 special tax increment financing districts

Two of three special financing districts created as incentives for what have become successful developments along Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills are headed for retirement.

 

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