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Second-story makeover on track for Mount Prospect Public LibraryMay 28, 2026 3:48 pm - Expanded space for teens, adult study rooms and a dedicated technology lab are part of an approximately $4.8 million renovation of the Mount Prospect Public Library.
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Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
May 28, 2026 3:41 pm - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted h...
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Calling for 'new approach,' CBS's Bari Weiss replaces executive producer at '60 Minutes'
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After one year pause, Itasca is bringing back ‘a more localized’ Fourth of July fireworks showMay 28, 2026 3:37 pm - Itasca will reignite a Fourth of July fireworks show one year after hitting pause on the popular display due to construction.
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Gaza mourns 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip
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State lawmakers approve bill to regulate e-bikes, scooters
May 28, 2026 1:56 pm - The Illinois House has approved a series of new regulations covering e-bikes, e-scooters and other motorized vehicles. If signed by Gov. JB Pritzker, the rules would impose age and speed limits for the vehicles.
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Park Ridge police say teen hurt last week was ‘roughhousing’ with friend, not attackedMay 28, 2026 1:09 pm - Park Ridge police say a teenager was roughhousing with a friend when he suffered a head injury last week and was not the victim of an attack.
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Early morning fire guts home in South ElginMay 28, 2026 12:47 pm - An early morning fire in South Elgin gutted a home and caused an estimated $400,000 in damage.
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ComEd rates are going up again this summer, and rising demand is largely to blameMay 28, 2026 11:39 am - Suburbanites should expect higher ComEd bills starting in June. The average consumer’s bill will increase from about $107 to $120 a month, according to the utility.
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Will lawmakers pass bill that could lead to more multifamily housing?May 28, 2026 11:38 am - The political battle over legislation that could ease residential zoning rules across Illinois is intensifying.