All Stories from February 23, 2026 (Change date)
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Hoffman Estates firefighter honored with 2026 Outstanding Young Person AwardFeb 23, 2026 12:12 pm - The Illinois Jaycees has announced that Kurt Lichtenberg, 36, of Warrenville has been named a recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Young Person Award in the category of Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership.
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New Ruth’s Chris Steak House to open soon in Naperville’s Block 59Feb 23, 2026 11:52 am - Ruth’s Chris Steak House is set to open its third suburban location, this time in Naperville’s Block 59 dining and entertainment complex.
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Schaumburg seeking contributions for 70th anniversary photo collectionFeb 23, 2026 11:44 am - To help celebrate its 70th anniversary, the village of Schaumburg is creating a special “Schaumburg: Then & Now” photo collection to showcase the people, places and moments that tell the community’s story.
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Wilke Road in Palatine closed to through traffic beginning TuesdayFeb 23, 2026 11:43 am - As part of the Illinois Department of Transportation's ongoing Route 53 improvements, a stretch of Wilke Road - also known as West Illinois Route 53 Frontage Road - in Palatine will be closed to through traffic beginning at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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FoodStock concert to benefit the SHARE market for CLC studentsFeb 23, 2026 11:24 am - “FoodStock,” a benefit concert to raise money for the College of Lake County’s SHARE market, takes place at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Auditorium Theater
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Cubs adding Michael Conforto on minor-league deal: SourceFeb 23, 2026 10:43 am - With spring training underway, the Chicago Cubs are making a late addition to their camp, reaching an agreement with veteran outfielder Michael Conforto on a minor-league deal, a team source confirmed to The Athletic on Monday.
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Body found after Des Plaines RV fire identifiedFeb 23, 2026 10:29 am - A man whose body was found after a recreational vehicle fire in Des Plaines has been identified.
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Evil, goodness are choicesFeb 23, 2026 10:20 am - In response to letter writer Michael Imhof’s contention that “evil spirits” are stirring toward socialism and Islamic revolt: Evil, goodness are both choices Regrading So...
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The real blame for street protestsFeb 23, 2026 10:20 am - Charles Falk wrote that our immigration problem is not the fault of President Trump, that he is only doing what he promised to do. He puts all the blame on Joe Biden for ...
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EPA has abandoned its responsibilitiesFeb 23, 2026 10:19 am - The recent decision of the Environmental Protection Agency to discard the scientific finding that emissions of greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare is a sl...