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Senior apartment building’s 4-story height next to homes not ‘going to fly,’ Arlington Heights mayor says

Senior apartment building’s 4-story height next to homes not ‘going to fly,’ Arlington Heights mayor says

Despite supporting the concept, Arlington Heights village board members said a proposed four-story, 60-unit affordable senior housing development on Golf Road is too tall and too close to neighboring homes.

 
No second bananas: How Chicago Snowballs combine baseball with a ‘traveling circus’ show

No second bananas: How Chicago Snowballs combine baseball with a ‘traveling circus’ show

The Chicago Snowballs, a new baseball team inspired by the Savannah Bananas, is bringing “sportstainment” to stadiums throughout the Midwest with a unique blend of baseball, choreographed dance routines, circus acts and comedy.

 
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Portillo’s lays off 18% of corporate employees at Oak Brook headquarters amid sluggish same-store sales

Portillo’s lays off 18% of corporate employees at Oak Brook headquarters amid sluggish same-store sales

With food costs rising and same-store sales falling, Portillo’s executed a round of corporate layoffs last week, trimming 18% of its Oak Brook-based workforce.

 
Cinematic sprawl: Suburbs putting guardrails around filmmaking activities

Cinematic sprawl: Suburbs putting guardrails around filmmaking activities

With filmmaking gaining a firm foothold in the state, suburbs like Naperville, Lisle and Long Grove have either put guardrails in place to protect their towns or are working toward that goal.

 
New family roller coaster highlights ‘Camp Timber Trail’ debuting next spring at Great America

New family roller coaster highlights ‘Camp Timber Trail’ debuting next spring at Great America

The family-friendly Camp Timber Trail, featuring the Midwest’s tallest, largest and fastest suspended family roller coaster, will debut in spring 2027 at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.

 
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Things to do Aug. 7-13: McHenry County Fair, Smoke & Irons Music Fest, Warrenville Summer Daze and more

Things to do Aug. 7-13: McHenry County Fair, Smoke & Irons Music Fest, Warrenville Summer Daze and more

Mark your calendar for McHenry County Fair, Warrenville Summer Daze, Smoke and Irons Music Fest, Jamboree Days, Gurnee Days, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days and more.

 
Dining out: National Filet Mignon Day deals, sundae tower at The Greggory and more

Dining out: National Filet Mignon Day deals, sundae tower at The Greggory and more

Suburban steakhouses are serving up deals for National Filet Mignon Day, The Greggory in South Barrington has a new build-your-own sundae tower, and The Morton Arboretum is hosting a farm-to-table dinner Aug. 13.

 
High school football 2026: Storylines to watch in Cook County

High school football 2026: Storylines to watch in Cook County

High schools in the area have been getting an earlier start every year. Now it is high school football’s turn. Official practice begins Wednesday. Teams will have to get ...

 
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Countdown to prep football: Three bold predictions for the 2026 season

Countdown to prep football: Three bold predictions for the 2026 season

Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to prep football continues with three bold predictions for the upcoming season.

 

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