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Prospect Heights Park District to host meeting on Country Gardens Park improvementJun 10, 2026 9:36 am - The Prospect Heights Park District invites residents and stakeholders to attend a community meeting regarding the Country Gardens Park improvement project on at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25 at the park at 901 N. Schoenbeck Road.
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Storms batter suburbs, more expected through ThursdayJun 10, 2026 8:10 am - Thunderstorms bringing heavy wind gusts and torrential downpours mved into the suburbs Wednesday afternoon, and forecasters are expecting more severe weather through Thursday.
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House passes $70 billion immigration enforcement funding through Trump’s term
Jun 10, 2026 7:17 am - The House on Tuesday narrowly passed a $70 billion budget package, ending a four-month lapse in funding for immigration enforcement agencies and capping a fight that exposed tensions between President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans.
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South Elgin man arrested after barricading himself in a home, threatening policeJun 09, 2026 8:56 pm - A South Elgin man was arrested on Tuesday after barricading himself inside a home along Oakwood Lane, South Elgin police announced.
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Republicans hope to reengage Bears with new proposals
Jun 09, 2026 8:17 pm - As pressure ramps up on Illinois lawmakers to find a legislative solution to convince the Chicago Bears to stay in Illinois, Republicans are adding proposals to the mix.
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Pritzker plays offense and defense in game of political football over elusive Bears dealJun 09, 2026 8:00 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday defended his efforts to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois, while blaming the team’s so-called “fumbles” and legislators’ “confusion” over stadium legislation that failed to advance in Springfield.
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Two people arrested after carjacking in ElginJun 09, 2026 7:58 pm - Two people were arrested in connection with the carjacking of a woman in Elgin, according to the Elgin Police Department.
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Former federal prosecutors lambaste U.S. attorney, warn of political interferenceJun 09, 2026 6:56 pm - Over 100 former top federal prosecutors warned of leadership failures and political interference seeping into the prestigious Chicago-based U.S. attorney’s office under its latest chief
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House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to TrumpJun 09, 2026 6:36 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to provide nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement narrowly passed the House on Tuesday and now goes to President Donald Trump for his sig...
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High demand will lead to more home construction in Mundelein, expert predictsJun 09, 2026 6:21 pm - More than 1,100 single- and multifamily housing units will be built in Mundelein over the next decade, an industry expert is projecting.