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$27 million fallout? Cost of tollway bid misstep piles up

$27 million fallout? Cost of tollway bid misstep piles up

The tollway approved a $16.5 million change order to speed up a delayed project, following a multi-million dollar settlement paid to the improperly awarded low bidder.

 
416 miles in 10 days: Wheeling man runs length of Illinois, from Cairo to Wisconsin border

416 miles in 10 days: Wheeling man runs length of Illinois, from Cairo to Wisconsin border

Hersey High School graduate and Wheeling resident Chase Bandolik, 28, ran the entire length of Illinois, more than 400 miles, over 10 days.

 
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Increase in e-bike use prompts safety, trail etiquette reminders in forest preserves

Increase in e-bike use prompts safety, trail etiquette reminders in forest preserves

The rise in trail use at forest preserves and parks throughout the region comes with words of caution from those who oversee the facilities, especially when it comes to electric bicycles, or e-bikes.

 
‘The sky is the limit’: Suburban park districts are taking playground redesigns to new heights

‘The sky is the limit’: Suburban park districts are taking playground redesigns to new heights

Swings, slides and monkey bars alone don’t cut it anymore, that’s why many suburban park districts are designing modern playgrounds that promote inclusivity, accessibility and creativity for all park visitors.

 
Marathon man: Arlington Heights mayor on Bears, politics and more as he prepares to leave office

Marathon man: Arlington Heights mayor on Bears, politics and more as he prepares to leave office

After 34 years as Arlington Heights’ longest-serving elected official, Mayor Tom Hayes reflects on attracting the Bears to town, guiding the village through the pandemic, and navigating political waters.

 
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Five-vehicle crash leaves 10 injured in Huntley

Five-vehicle crash leaves 10 injured in Huntley

Ten people were injured, two seriously, in a five-vehicle crash Saturday in Huntley, authorities said.

 
‘A bridge to our community’: Barrington police welcome first therapy dog

‘A bridge to our community’: Barrington police welcome first therapy dog

Barrington’s police department has a four-footed addition to the force. Oliver, a 17-week-old male English Labrador puppy, will serve as the department's first therapy dog.

 
Burglars hit Downers Grove, Woodridge businesses overnight

Burglars hit Downers Grove, Woodridge businesses overnight

Businesses in Downers Grove and Woodridge were targeted during a string of overnight break-ins early Sunday morning, authorities said.

 
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And they’re off … Chihuahua races bring familiar thrill back to Arlington Heights

And they’re off … Chihuahua races bring familiar thrill back to Arlington Heights

It’s been 3⅟₂ years since thoroughbred horses last stormed down the stretch at Arlington Park, but that doesn’t mean the thrill of racing is gone from Arlington Heights.

 
The facts on another Blackhawks draft lottery

The facts on another Blackhawks draft lottery

The Athletic’s Scott Powers breaks down another draft lottery for the Blackhawks.

 

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