All Stories from February 17, 2026 (Change date)
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Cary man gets three-year sentence for crash that killed Glenview police officerFeb 17, 2026 2:41 pm - A 24-year-old Cary man charged in the fatal crash last year that killed decorated Glenview police officer Robert Fryc has been sentenced to three years in prison.
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Tips on composting to improve garden soil and starting seeds for annualsFeb 17, 2026 2:21 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden director Tim Johnson shares tips on composting to improve garden soil and starting seeds for slow-growing annuals.
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Refunds from negligent home inspectorsFeb 17, 2026 2:08 pm - After we bought our home, multiple problems were discovered. None were reported by our home inspector. When we called to complain, he said his liability is limited to a refund of his inspection fee.
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Cepuran, United States men’s team pursuit, take the silver medal in MilanFeb 17, 2026 1:53 pm - Ethan Cepuran, Emery Lehman, and Casey Dawson earned a silver medal in team pursuit on Tuesday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to bring ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ tour to Chicago April 29Feb 17, 2026 1:40 pm - Bruce Springsteen is bringing his pointed political commentary back to American stages. The rock icon and the E Street Band announced Tuesday the launch of their “Land of Hope and Dreams” American tour, which comes to Chicago’s United Center Wednesday, April 29.
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Fox River Valley Library celebrates 150 years with historical reviewFeb 17, 2026 1:14 pm - The Fox River Valley Public Library District is celebrating its 150-year history with a historical review by Phil Aleo on April 22. The presentation will detail the library's history, including how alcohol influenced it, the impact of the Chicago Fire of 1871, the language of its first books, and its original location in the 1800s.
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How the 6-7 craze from Skrilla’s drill rap hit almost didn’t happenFeb 17, 2026 1:03 pm - Skrilla said the “6-7” craze connected to his drill rap hit almost didn’t happen. He said he nearly didn’t publish “Doot Doot (6-7)” because he considered it “a throwaway.” He never saw any aspect of it becoming popular, much less inspiring a global phenomenon.
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Burning palms provide students with visual connection to Ash Wednesday, start of LentFeb 17, 2026 12:49 pm - Dried palm fronds engulfed by a ball of flames Tuesday provided students a visual connection to the upcoming Lenten season at St. Theresa Catholic School in Palatine.
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Construction work stopped at data center site in LisleFeb 17, 2026 12:48 pm - Lisle building officials have halted construction at a data center that has been in existence since 2015.
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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New OrleansFeb 17, 2026 12:34 pm - Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said.