Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
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🚧 Accidents
A blaze broke out Saturday evening at a two-story home on Marshall Drive in Des Plaines and left the house uninhabitable—firefighters from several departments arrived at 6:12 p.m., safely evacuated two occupants, brought the fire under control by 6:39 p.m., and investigators began searching for its cause.
🏛️ Government
Prospect Heights City Administrator Joe Wade retires today after 10 years in his current role and three decades in municipal government—city council members and Mayor Patrick Ludvigsen praised his leadership in projects such as stormwater improvements and sidewalk expansions during his final meeting.
Carpentersville officials are considering a new taxing district to promote mixed-use development near Randall & Huntley roads after annexing 100 acres into the village.
The board will hold a public hearing on Sept. 2 & vote on the proposal on Sept. 16 as developers await further details.
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