News
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Beach and facilities to be transformed to year-round use as The Landing on Diamond LakeMay 05, 2026 4:58 pm - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District is pursuing a new vision for its beach and facilities along the southeast shore of Diamond Lake.
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Residents ask Palatine mayor to approve flying the Pride flag at village hallMay 05, 2026 4:41 pm - Despite requests from residents this week, Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz and another village council member resisted efforts to fly the Pride flag over village hall during Pride Month in June.
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South Elgin man charged with possessing child sex abuse materialsMay 05, 2026 4:21 pm - A South Elgin man has been charged with possessing and disseminating child sex abuse materials.
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New public works director hired in MundeleinMay 05, 2026 4:15 pm - Mundelein’s public works and engineering department has a new leader.
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Inside the cruise ship at the center of a rare hantavirus outbreak
May 05, 2026 4:09 pm - Footage obtained by The Associated Press of a cruise ship at the center of a rare-virus outbreak shows deserted decks and gathering areas, medical teams in protective gear, and a still landscape ahead as the vessel and its nearly 150 passengers and crew waited another day off the coast of West Africa.
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Publishers sue Meta, claiming it violated copyrights in training AI with their books
May 05, 2026 4:02 pm - Five leading publishers and a best-selling author filed a class-action lawsuit against Meta and its founder, Mark Zuckerberg, on Tuesday, alleging that the tech giant violated copyright law by training its generative artificial intelligence platform on millions of illegally pirated books and articles.
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Algonquin spa mourns employee authorities say died by strangulation in Schaumburg
May 05, 2026 3:40 pm - Fox River MedSpa in Algonquin is mourning the death of one of its employees, who officials say died from strangulation.
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Chicago Mayor Johnson determined to block Bears' move to Arlington Heights
May 05, 2026 3:25 pm - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday mounted the legislative equivalent of a goal line stand against the Bears’ quest for the property tax break needed to pave the way for a domed stadium in Arlington Heights.
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Public forum about data centers on May 20 in Des PlainesMay 05, 2026 2:46 pm - Learn about the potential effects of data centers on the environment and communities this month at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St.
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Obama museum tickets on sale Wednesday, May 6May 05, 2026 2:00 pm - Timed, dated tickets for the museum at the Obama Presidential Center go on sale at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 6. The museum and the presidential center is expected to open June 19.