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‘I miss the racetrack’: Five years after Arlington Park’s final race, regulars recall its legacy

‘I miss the racetrack’: Five years after Arlington Park’s final race, regulars recall its legacy

Five years after Arlington Park racetrack’s closure, former employees and horsemen have scattered to other states or left the sport entirely. Meanwhile, plans for a $5 billion Bears stadium complex have stalled over property tax issues.

 
‘Very ambitious and really special’: ‘Illumination’ at The Morton Arboretum getting new northern lights-inspired display

‘Very ambitious and really special’: ‘Illumination’ at The Morton Arboretum getting new northern lights-inspired display

The Morton Arboretum in Lisle will debut a 400-foot, northern lights-inspired canopy for its annual “Illumination“ holiday lights experience.

 
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Animal cruelty charge dropped against owner of Wheeling pet daycare after dog’s death in van

Animal cruelty charge dropped against owner of Wheeling pet daycare after dog’s death in van

Prosecutors Friday dropped their charge of misdemeanor cruelty to animals against the owner of a Wheeling pet daycare business.

 
O’Brien, Fremd hold Conant offense in check in MSL victory

O’Brien, Fremd hold Conant offense in check in MSL victory

Fremd’s Tom O’Brien is a mauler. The Vikings linebacker led a fierce defensive charge that torpedoed Conant’s Wing-T offense as Fremd rolled to a 31-12 win Friday in Pala...

 
Most Illinois children using adult seat belts too soon, AAA study finds

Most Illinois children using adult seat belts too soon, AAA study finds

IDOT is offering a number of child safety seat checks and free installation assistance this Saturday.

 
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Why Elgin wants to put a roundabout at Larkin Avenue and Airlite Street

Why Elgin wants to put a roundabout at Larkin Avenue and Airlite Street

Elgin plans to replace the intersection at Larkin Avenue and South Airlite Street with a roundabout to help traffic flow and eliminate the complicated traffic signals that can be difficult to use.

 
12-unit apartment building planned for long vacant downtown St. Charles property

12-unit apartment building planned for long vacant downtown St. Charles property

A pitch to turn a long-vacant city-owned property in downtown St. Charles into an apartment building and parking garage appears to be moving forward, after the St. Charles City Council recently OK’d a redevelopment agreement for the project.

 
Wheaton Warrenville South finds some second half offense and knocks off Wheaton North

Wheaton Warrenville South finds some second half offense and knocks off Wheaton North

Wheaton Warrenville South handed crosstown rival Wheaton North its first loss of the season 21-16 on Friday.

 
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Things to do Sept. 25 to Oct. 1: Long Grove Apple Fest, Cary Main Street Fest, Huntley Fall Fest and more

Things to do Sept. 25 to Oct. 1: Long Grove Apple Fest, Cary Main Street Fest, Huntley Fall Fest and more

Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Apple Fest, Cary Main Street Fest, Huntley Fall Fest, Meadows Fest in Rolling Meadows, Cantigny Fall Fest and more.

 
Aurora police officers cleared in fatal shooting

Aurora police officers cleared in fatal shooting

Two Aurora police officers have been cleared of wrongdoing for shooting a man to death in January.

 

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