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‘It’s the unknown:’ Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern seek mega merger as suburbs consider consequences

‘It’s the unknown:’ Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern seek mega merger as suburbs consider consequences

A Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger promises transcontinental freight empire. But an early analysis shows an 8% freight spike in one village.

 
5 things to know about gas costs, O’Hare crowds and free rides this holiday season

5 things to know about gas costs, O’Hare crowds and free rides this holiday season

Passengers at O’Hare and Midway will grow by 6% over 2024, and the tollway’s busiest day is forecast to be Tuesday, Dec. 23.

 
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‘I’m so thankful’: Salvation Army delivers gifts, food to needy suburban families

‘I’m so thankful’: Salvation Army delivers gifts, food to needy suburban families

Volunteers brought holiday cheer to more than 300 families Friday by distributing holiday gifts and food at the Salvation Army Community Center in Des Plaines.

 
US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths

US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths

The Trump administration launched military strikes Friday in Syria to “eliminate” Islamic State group fighters and weapons sites in retaliation for an ambush attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American civilian interpreter almost a week ago.

 
Woman dead, another critically injured in house fire near Spring Grove

Woman dead, another critically injured in house fire near Spring Grove

A house fire near Spring Grove has killed one woman and critically injured another, Fox Lake Fire Chief Ed Lescher said.

 
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EEOC accuses Advocate Aurora of religious discrimination over nurse’s COVID-19 vaccine refusal

The federal government is accusing Advocate Aurora of religious discrimination for its firing of a nurse who refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

 
Fire station upgrades foreseen in Schaumburg’s $453 million, 5-year capital plan

Fire station upgrades foreseen in Schaumburg’s $453 million, 5-year capital plan

Upgrades to two fire stations are the likeliest building improvements to follow the complete replacement of Schaumburg’s village hall and police station in the village’s revised $453 million, five-year capital plan.

 
Things to do Dec. 19-25: Light shows, ‘The Nutcracker,’ Christmas concerts, holiday events and more

Things to do Dec. 19-25: Light shows, ‘The Nutcracker,’ Christmas concerts, holiday events and more

Make plans for multiple productions of “The Nutcracker,” Christmas concerts throughout the suburbs, holiday light shows, markets and craft fairs and more.

 
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Thinking of gifting someone a pet? Wait until after holidays, experts say

Thinking of gifting someone a pet? Wait until after holidays, experts say

Operators of suburban pet rescue and adoption agencies recommend against gifting pets for the holidays for multiple reasons.

 
Elgin man gets 22 years for gunrunning

Elgin man gets 22 years for gunrunning

An Elgin man pleaded guilty Friday to gunrunning and was sentenced to 22 years in prison.

 

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