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IL House Approves Bears Megaproject Legislation, Moves On To Senate: Report
11+ hour, 36+ min ago (468+ words) SPRINGFIELD, IL " An amended megaproject bill intended to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois, and build a new stadium in Arlington Heights specifically, was approved by the Illinois House Wednesday night be a vote of 78-32. HB910 now moves on to the…...
Massive Residential, Commercial Project In The Works In Milford
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (341+ words) MILFORD, CT " The Milford Planning and Zoning Board on Tuesday approved a site plan for a large mixed-use redevelopment at 474-88 Wheelers Farm Road. The vote marks the final step in a two-phase approval process tied to the city's Adaptive Reuse…...
Blue Island Man Accused Of Heisting Building Materials From Shepard High School Construction Site
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (266+ words) PALOS HEIGHTS, IL'A Blue Island man is accused of stealing construction materials on the grounds of Shepard High School, where a new field house is currently under construction. Quirino Torres-Sanchez, 43, is facing a felony theft charge. School officials notified Palos…...
Trash Bash And Shred Event Set For Saturday At Dan Ryan Woods-Central
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (241+ words) CHICAGO'One of the most often asked questions on neighborhood social media is where people can bring old electronics or get their documents shredded. The Forest Preserves of Cook County will host Trash Bash, Saturday, April 25. The Earth Month event will…...
Vernon's $111 Million Budget Proposal Headed To Annual Town Meeting
12+ hour, 7+ min ago (276+ words) VERNON, CT " It's time for Vernon's annual town meeting on the proposed $111 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The meeting is slated for 7 p. m. on Tuesday, April 28 at the Rockville High School auditorium. The meeting consists of a public hearing where…...
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Student Wins Elite Corporate National Merit Scholarship
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (175+ words) PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA " A Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School student has joined a tiny percentage of elite students around the nation to be named a corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholar. About 700 winners nationwide were selected from a pool of 16, 000 semifinalists, which were in…...
Riv Co Man Who Abused Three Immigrant Children For Years Headed To Prison
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (373+ words) RIVERSIDE, CA " A 50-year-old Riverside man who sexually abused an immigrant girl and threatened or physically harmed her two brothers, over whom he had guardianship, for years was bound for state prison Wednesday to serve a term of 52 years, eight…...
Vernon Historical Society's Annual Book Sale Set To Begin
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (179+ words) VERNON, CT " The Vernon Historical Society is preparing for its annual book sale, a fundraiser for the organization at 734 Hartford Turnpike. The sale will begin with a preview event on Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 9 p. m. The preview night will feature all…...
Overturned Truck Dumps Dirt Across Route 17, Closing Lanes: Police
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (171+ words) PARAMUS, NJ " A portion of Route 17 was closed on Wednesday afternoon after an overturned dump truck spilled dirt across the highway. Just before 1: 30 p. m. , according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti, police responded to the truck, which rolled over on Route…...
Holmdel To Host Site Tour Of Former Vonage Site: See Details
15+ hour, 7+ min ago (205+ words) HOLMDEL, NJ " Holmdel residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the former Vonage property during a site tour on Saturday. From 12 p. m. to 4 p. m. , Mayor Rocco Impreveduto and the Township Committee will be offering a public tour of the former…...