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Republican incumbent Darby Hills of Barrington Hills, left, and Democratic state Rep. Nabeela Syed of Inverness will  likely will face off for the 26th Senate seat in 2026.

State Rep. Nabeela Syed announces campaign for Illinois Senate

Democratic state Rep. Nabeela Syed of Inverness will run for the state Senate in 2026.

Hawk Hollow Middle School principal Lisa Olsem stands in front of the “learning stairs” as she leads a tour of the new school in Bartlett after a celebratory ribbon cutting on Wednesday.

‘I’m beyond excited’: New U-46 middle school in Bartlett ready to welcome students

Elgin Area School District U-46 officials gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the new Hawk Hollow Middle School in Bartlett. Hawk Hollow was formerly an elementary school but was transformed into a middle school to serve the southeast corner of the large district.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is seeking to reform auto insurance rate-making that he says is discriminatory.

Giannoulias launches campaign to ensure fairness in auto insurance rates

Secretary of state wants Illinoisans to tell their stories about expensive auto insurance rates. Meanwhile State Farm says it’s reducing costs.

The Cubs on Wednesday night traded for Washington Nationals starting pitcher Michael Soroka.

Cubs bolster pitching staff with trade for Nationals’ Soroka

In need of pitching, the Cubs made their first move of the trade deadline by adding Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals, league sources told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.

Olivia Rodrigo will perform Friday at Lollapalooza, which runs Thursday through Sunday, July 31 to Aug. 3, in Chicago’s Grant Park.

Things to do Aug. 1-7: Lollapalooza, National Night Out events, Warrenville Summer Daze and more

Mark your calendar for Lollapalooza, National Night Out events, North Aurora Days, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days, Warrenville Summer Daze, Festival of the Arts in Libertyville and more happening this week.

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Former Huntley Little League treasurer accused of stealing more than $14K from baseball program

A former Huntley Little League volunteer treasurer is accused of stealing more than $14,000 from the league over multiple dates in 2022, court records show.

‘I try to be happy all the time’: Schaumburg woman celebrates 106th birthday

It may not be for everyone, but being happy, surrounded by others and minding one’s own business has kept Corrine Sodergren going for 106 years. Believed to be the oldest...

Use of recycled materials as part of a project is an example of a green option as Lake County considers a proposed “environmentally preferred” purchasing policy.

Lake County considers ‘environmentally preferred’ purchasing policy

Lake County is considering an “environmentally preferred” purchasing policy but questions remain as the proposal winds through the approval process.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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