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Oakbrook Center store closed two days after large crowd sought new watchMay 18, 2026 4:14 pm - Social media exploded with pictures and videos Saturday as people crowded Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook to get their hands on a Swatch and Audemars Piguet Royal Pop Collection pocket watch.
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Power outage affects Roselle police, fireMay 18, 2026 2:57 pm - The village of Roselle closed several municipal buildings and departments on Monday due to a power outage.
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McHenry High School’s student newspaper launches Spanish Mensajero de McHenryMay 18, 2026 2:00 pm - McHenry Community High School's student newspaper launched its first Spanish edition in March, followed by a second in April, after an editor suggested the idea to better serve the school’s Spanish-speaking community.
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Three watchdog agencies decry proposed $221 million Nicor Gas rate increaseMay 18, 2026 1:37 pm - A trio of consumer and environmental protection agencies Monday outlined their testimony to the Illinois Commerce Commission opposing Nicor’s proposed rate hike calculated at $221 million more to deliver natural gas to consumers.
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Addison Township to host community open house TuesdayMay 18, 2026 1:36 pm - Addison Township will host a community open house on Tuesday, May 19, to celebrate its updated facility and one year under the current administration and Township Supervisor Bobby Hernandez.
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Elmhurst District 205 appoints veteran educators to lead York High School during principal searchMay 18, 2026 1:21 pm - Elmhurst District 205 appointed Linda Yonke and Stephan Bild as co-interim principals of York Community High School for the 2026-27 school year while conducting a search for a permanent principal. Yonke previously served as York's principal from 1998-2004.
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Naperville District 203 students shine at 2026 INCubatoredu Pitch NightMay 18, 2026 1:00 pm - The 2026 INCubatoredu Pitch Night showcased 71 student-run startups from Naperville Central and North high schools, with six finalists competing for funding. Plant Pal won the grand championship for their plant care system, followed by Looped in second place and KALM in third.
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Street closures planned along Quentin Road in PalatineMay 18, 2026 12:30 pm - As part of Palatine’s 2026 Water Main Replacement Project, partial and full road closures at the side streets along Quentin Road will begin this week to accommodate the jacking pits for the new water main.
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Campton Hills eatery owner expands to 2nd restaurant in Carol Stream
May 18, 2026 12:26 pm - Luis Maldonado opened Ikal Y Sanse in Campton Hills last August. Earlier this month, Maldonado added a second restaurant, Barrio Taqueria and Cocina in Carol Stream.
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Top 2% of graduating seniors from U-46 recognized for academic excellenceMay 18, 2026 12:05 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 honored 45 graduating seniors representing the top 2% of their classes from five high schools during a special ceremony. These high-achieving students will attend prestigious universities including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Northwestern, and other top institutions.