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Arlington Heights man's passion for construction toys leads to Woodfield museum

An Arlington Heights man is combining his creative vision and lifelong passion for construction toys to bring a first-of-its-kind experience to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.

 

Kane County signs new electricity deal for unincorporated areas

Keeping the lights on will get a little cheaper for some Kane County residents starting in August.

 

Naperville church preparing for Parkland gun-control bus tour

They'll start their "Road to Change" bus tour Friday in Chicago, then students who survived the Parkland school shooting will head to Naperville for their first town-hall style event.

 

Summer reading fun at Elgin zoo

"Stories Under the Hickory Tree," part of the Gail Borden Public Library's summer reading program, kicked off Thursday at Lords Park Zoo in Elgin.

 

Oakton students' work part of Chicago art display

The work of Oakton Community College students will be featured in the "Lighthouses on the Mag Mile," a public art display in Chicago this summer celebrating access and inclusion for people with disabilities.

 

Palatine Fire Dept. offers free life jacket rentals

The Palatine Fire Department is teaming with the organization BoatU.S. to provide loaner life jackets that can be checked out for up to a week at no cost.

 

Rooney hosting two town halls next week

State Sen. Tom Rooney, a Republican from Rolling Meadows, is hosting a pair of town-hall meetings next week to discuss issues facing the state and the Northwest suburbs.The first is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at Arlington Heights' village hall, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road. The second is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Prospect Heights City Hall, 8 N. Elmhurst Road.Rooney will provide an update on the spring legislative session, including the passage of a balanced budget.

 

Downers Grove fundraiser offers 'call to action' on suicide prevention

A running event in Downers Grove aims to shed light on mental health, raise money for schizophrenia research and benefit suicide prevention.

 

CarMax proposes used car dealership in Algonquin

CarMax has proposed constructing a used car dealership in Algonquin, but some nearby residents are concerned it will affect their neighborhood.

 

Prospect Heights home-rule referendum not likely in November

If Prospect Heights is going to try to become a home-rule municipality, it likely won't be via the November ballot. That doesn't mean city officials aren't working to raise the issue at a later election.

 

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