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The DuPage Water Commission is examining plans to build its own pipeline to get water directly from Lake Michigan instead of purchasing from Chicago.

DuPage County | Why the DuPage Water Commission wants to spend billions for own pipeline from Lake Michigan

DuPage Water Commission officials are exploring an option to build its own pipeline from Lake Michigan and circumvent Chicago, the agency's current supplier.
UpRising Bakery & Cafe in Lake in the Hills closed “forever” Wednesday, its owner wrote in a Facebook post. The bakery was the site of vandalism and protests last year over its plan to host an all-ages drag brunch.

Business | Bakery that drew protests over drag brunch closes its doors 'forever'

A Lake in the Hills bakery that was vandalized and faced protests over its plans to hold an all-ages drag brunch is going out of business, its owner announced.
Cooper Roberts of Highland Park, in the wheelchair, is presented with a new beach-suitable, dune buggy-style wheelchair by, from left, Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, Bears GM Ryan Poles and Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, to the delight of Cooper’s twin brother, Luke, and his mother, Keely.

News | Bears surprise Highland Park's Cooper Roberts with dune buggy-like wheelchair

On Wednesday, Cooper Roberts, the boy left paralyzed from the waist down during the mass shooting July 4 in Highland Park, was given a dune buggy version of a wheelchair so he could go to the beach.
The water at Centennial Beach in Naperville had a green tint on Thursday.

News | Naperville park officials say algae cause of green water at Centennial Beach

Naperville Park District officials say the green water at Centennial Beach is safe and is caused by an increased algae level.
Joseph Majkowski
Crime | Ex-St. Viator coach, counselor found guilty of one charge, acquitted on three others
Former St. Viator High School counselor and high school hall of fame basketball coach Joseph Majkowski was found guilty Wednesday of a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge alleging he sent an inappropriate text message to a student.
Taylor Swift will perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Soldier Field.
Transportation | Heading to Chicago to see Taylor Swift? Consider public transit
Swifties don't have to languish in traffic gridlock en route to the big show with Metra and CTA options.
Three Lake County sheriff’s deputies, a McHenry County sheriff’s sergeant and the Lake County police dog Dax were presented with law enforcement medals of honor Wednesday during a ceremony in Springfield. From left are Sheriff John D. Idleburg, deputies Ray Gilbert and John Forlenza, Dax, Deputy Thomas Sieber and Sgt. Michael Kuvales.
News | 3 Lake County deputies and a canine cop receive medals of honor
Three Lake County sheriff's deputies and the police dog Dax were recognized with state law enforcement medals of honor at a ceremony Wednesday in Springfield.
Ed Dougherty of Palatine was down on the field before Wednesday’s White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field with team mascot Southpaw. A lifelong Sox fan, Dougherty gave the official “Play ball!” call.
News | Palatine resident lives a White Sox dream
Longtime White Sox fan Ed Dougherty of Palatine got an experience of a lifetime Wednesday when he made the official "Play ball!" call to start the team's game against the Angels.
Waukegan High School coach and Smith Middle School counselor Niolis Collazo was shot and killed on May 6.
Crime | Teens charged in murder of beloved Waukegan coach, counselor
Two teenagers have been charged in the murder of a 23-year-old high school volleyball coach and middle school counselor who shot in May while driving in Waukegan.
Champion Dev Shah, 14, of Largo, Fla., lifts the Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy next to Scripps CEO Adam Symson on Thursday in Oxon Hill, Md.
Entertainment | P-S-A-M-M-O-P-H-I-L-E: Florida teen wins Scripps National Spelling Bee
Soft-spoken but brimming with confidence, Dev Shah asked precise questions about obscure Greek roots, rushed through his second-to-last word and rolled to the Scripps National Spelling Bee title Thursday night.
Sunset Park playground Wednesday May 31, 2023 in Glen Ellyn. Made from recycled ocean waste, Glen Ellyn’s new playground is the first of its kind in Illinois. The renovated playground uses equipment purchased from manufacturer Kompan, whose “GreenLine” products are developed by repurposing post-consumer waste, giving new life to materials and reducing carbon emissions.
News | A first for Illinois: Glen Ellyn installs playground made of recycled ocean waste
Doing so reduces carbon emissions by up to 66% compared to the manufacturer's original plastic model.
Robert Borghgraef
News | Police seek help in finding man who has gone missing from Glenview
Authorities are asking for help in locating a 94-year-old man who has gone missing from Glenview.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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A funeral service was held Thursday for Hudson, a police dog with the Kane County sheriff’s office, at Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove. Hudson was killed in the line of duty on May 24th.
Funeral service for Kane County Sheriff's police dog, Hudson.
Geneva High School senior Allie Soeder takes a photo with fellow graduations before the start of their commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.
Geneva, Wheaton North, Wheaton Warrenville South, Aurora Central Catholic and Willows academy graduation ceremonies
Elgin High School held its graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
Elgin, Larkin, South Elgin, Bartlett and Streamwood graduation ceremonies
Attendees honor the playing of taps during the first stop of Naperville’s Memorial Day observances at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial Monday.
Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in the suburbs
Burlington Central’s Nolan Milas runs in the Class 2A 100-meter dash final at the IHSA boys state track and field meet in Charleston on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Look: The Illinois high school boys track and field championships
Grayslake Central’s Brannon Duffin wins the 100-meter wheelchair race at the IHSA boys state track and field meet in Charleston on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
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