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DuPage County leaders remember former Recorder Fred BucholzMay 27, 2026 8:21 am - DuPage County leaders are remembering Fred Bucholz, a longtime political leader and former county recorder who passed away May 15 at the age of 71.
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One killed, two injured in Rolling Meadows crashMay 26, 2026 9:27 pm - One person was killed and two people were injured in a two-car crash in Rolling Meadows Tuesday, officials said.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins GOP runoff for US Senate, ousting longtime Sen. John Cornyn
May 26, 2026 8:10 pm - PLANO, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, easily defeating four-term Sen. John Cornyn in the latest conte...
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Wauconda-area man electrocuted while trimming trees near power lines identifiedMay 26, 2026 7:02 pm - A man who died after being electrocuted Saturday afternoon has been identified by the Lake County Coroner’s Office as 67-year-old Edward Topel of an unincorporated area near Wauconda.
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District 116 staff pay to be restored earlier than anticipated after year of financial adjustmentsMay 26, 2026 7:00 pm - Round Lake Area Unit District 116 will begin restoring owed teacher and staff pay earlier than anticipated following an unexpected $11 million budget gap discovered last summer.
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Stevenson wins school’s first national scholastic bowlMay 26, 2026 6:54 pm - Students from Adlai E. Stevenson High School bested more than 300 of the top high school quiz bowl teams to win the 2026 High School National Championship Tournament — a first for the school.
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Outgoing Wheeling Park District leader honoredMay 26, 2026 6:51 pm - The outgoing leader of the Wheeling Park District staff was publicly honored Tuesday night.
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Police: Man charged with aggravated battery after fight with Gurnee hotel employeesMay 26, 2026 6:45 pm - A man is facing charges after police say he hit several people with a baseball bat during a fight at a Gurnee hotel.
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Stars & Parks Adventure combines local and U.S. history in Libertyville parks starting June 1May 26, 2026 6:25 pm - Libertyville Recreation is launching the Stars and Parks Adventure, combining local and U.S. history in an interactive community adventure June 1 through July 31.
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Lake County seeks applicants for Pace suburban bus board of directorsMay 26, 2026 6:23 pm - Lake County is seeking a qualified resident to serve on the Pace suburban bus board of directors.