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‘I miss the racetrack’: Five years after Arlington Park’s final race, regulars recall its legacySep 24, 2026 7:08 pm - Five years after Arlington Park racetrack’s closure, former employees and horsemen have scattered to other states or left the sport entirely. Meanwhile, plans for a $5 billion Bears stadium complex have stalled over property tax issues.
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Marked for demolition, Mount Prospect building is first helping to train firefightersSep 24, 2026 6:50 pm - A soon-to-be-demolished office building in Mount Prospect is providing firefighters an ideal environment to train for multistory structure fires.
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McHenry sheriff responds to criticism over river patrols on day of fatal crashSep 24, 2026 6:47 pm - The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is pushing back on a TV news report last week that tied its marine unit’s scheduling to a deadly July 25 crash on the Fox River.
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South Elgin’s Collier, who says ‘I feel like I can do it all,’ stars at receiver, cornerback and safetySep 24, 2026 3:46 pm - With the number of roles Semaj Collier handles for South Elgin, it’s hard for him to pick a favorite. The junior standout plays both cornerback and safety on defense. He’...
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Fire engulfs Woodridge apartment buildingSep 24, 2026 2:09 pm - A fire Thursday morning caused significant damage to an apartment building in Woodridge.
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Schmit: Are football coaching ‘dinosaurs’ becoming extinct?Sep 24, 2026 1:44 pm - Kevin Schmit: It takes dedication to enjoy the rare air of a coaching dinosaur.
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Orange crunch: Maine South’s Schlenhardt known for hard hits and much moreSep 24, 2026 1:37 pm - Maine South senior Matthew Schlenhardt is known for hard hits and long touchdown runs. But college recruiting was a little slow until he heard from Syracuse.
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Weekend guide to craft fairsSep 24, 2026 12:37 pm - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.
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DuPage County suspends early voting due to technical problemsSep 24, 2026 12:32 pm - DuPage County halted early voting Thursday morning after experiencing technical problems.
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Deer Park Town Center sold in reported $125 million dealSep 24, 2026 11:28 am - For the second time in as many days, a major northwest suburban shopping center has been sold, this time for a reported $125 million price that would make it the largest Chicago-area retail deal in a decade.
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