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Removal of near 1,000 trees central to Seventh Street Commons housing project in St. Charles

While the 93-home, 12-townhouse Seventh Street Commons project gained favor from City Council, neighboring St. Charles residents argued the plans cannot see the forest for the trees - namely, near 1,000 trees facing removal.The City Council, as the Committee of the Whole on Oct. 19, recommended...

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2 teens in Joliet charged in vehicle burglaries

Two teens were arrested and charged in Joliet in connection with motor vehicle burglaries that happened over the past week, police said.Four vehicles were reported burglarized on Oct. 23 and Oct. 25, and the investigation led to the arrest of a girl and boy, both 17, according to a statement from...

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DeKalb moves forward with aiding development of event space at site of former church

After an initial proposal went up in smoke, DeKalb city leaders are moving on from considering a proposal for a private club and cigar lounge at the site of a former church and are all in on aiding the development of an event space. The petitioners, Marty and Elisa Boughner, have entered into a...

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Joliet comprehensive plan development in home stretch, with a public open house Thursday

The comprehensive plan, which may hit home for Joliet property owners more than some think, is ready for public review after two years of work.The city posted a draft of the plan on its website on Friday.People also can go to a community workshop from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Joliet West High...

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Single-family home sells for $500,000 in Oswego

A 2,859-square-foot single-family home, built in 2007, has changed hands.The home at 432 Bluegrass Parkway in Oswego was sold on Oct. 6 for $500,000, or $175 per square foot. This two-story house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property is equipped with central A/C. Additionally, the...

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La Salle to buy former hotel Kaskaskia for $20,000, plans demolition

The La Salle City Council on Monday authorized the purchase of the former Hotel Kaskaskia property for $20,000, with the city intending to demolish the long-vacant downtown landmark and bring a years-long legal dispute over the building to an end.The council voted 6-1 on an ordinance authorizing...

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Mattel waterpark kickoff event set; second construction pact awarded

It may be at least two years into the future, but dreams of splashdowns on fun-filled days at the planned $100-million-plus Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark in Bradley are closer to becoming reality.Two construction contracts are now signed, a third is likely in two weeks and the village finally...

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Crystal Lake: Residential home goes for $620,000

The residential property located at 7110 Marsh Drive in Crystal Lake was sold on Oct. 7, for $620,000, or $198 per square foot.The home, built in 1987, has an interior space of 3,133 square feet. This is a single-story house. The interior features a fireplace. The property is equipped with central...

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Single-family home in St. Charles sells for $950,000

A single-family home located at 5N523 East Lakeview Circle in St. Charles has a new owner since Oct. 16.The 5,114-square-foot house, built in 1996, was sold for $950,000, or $186 per square foot. This two-story house has five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property...

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Federal officials order environmental review of Amtrak's proposed Bridgeport facility after backlash

The Federal Railroad Administration will conduct a more detailed environmental assessment of Amtrak’s plan to relocate its 14th Street maintenance facility to Union Pacific’s Canal Street Yard in Chicago s Bridgeport neighborhood after the proposal sparked intense backlash from residents. U.S....

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Caleb Williams fined nearly $12K for cleats, but could he be fined again?

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been flying high in the team’s last two victories, but his wallet is a little bit lighter these days. Williams recently returned to the field after missing three games, leading the Bears to wins over the Atlanta Falcons and most recently the New England...

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