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Carpentersville officials could be looking at plans for a warehouse development at Randall and Binnie roads by the end of the first quarter of next year, the project developer said Thursday. Missouri-based US Capital Development and village officials fielded questions during a two-hour open house from more than 150 residents -- many opposed to the proposed development at the southeast corner of the intersection in an unincorporated area between Carpentersville and West Dundee.

Protesters showed up outside Carpentersville village hall Tuesday afternoon to show their opposition to potential development at Randall and Binnie roads.

Carpentersville officials are hopeful a luxury apartment complex can help breathe new life into the area around Spring Hill Mall.

Blue Springs employee benefits The Examiner USA TODAY NETWORK The Blue Springs City Council reached some consensus this week its ongoing discussion about employee compensation.  The council voted to increase employees’ monthly pension as well as put more money into street repairs and alter the city’s general fund reserve policy.  All three items will need to come back separately before the council for final consideration, whether by themselves or as part of the budget for the next ...