All Stories from March 2, 2026 (Change date)
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Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein commissionMar 02, 2026 6:48 pm - State lawmakers are calling for an independent commission to investigate Illinois-linked crimes connected to international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
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Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances last week?Mar 02, 2026 6:31 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep basketball performances from last week.
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Newcomer, experienced write-in candidate square off in Lake County District 17Mar 02, 2026 6:19 pm - The Republican primary contest to represent District 17 on the Lake County Board comes with a twist for voters as newcomer Joe Salvi faces a write-in challenge from Eleanor Sweet McDonnell, North Barrington village president since 2019.
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Early voting kicks into high gear as more polls open across the suburbsMar 02, 2026 6:13 pm - The primary election is still a couple of weeks away, but those looking to put campaign season in their rear-view mirrors until fall hit the polls Monday as widespread early voting opened across the suburbs.
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Flower power: Local farmers tap into growing demand for fresh-cut bloomsMar 02, 2026 5:45 pm - When warmer weather returns, people will start heading back to outdoor farmers markets. In addition to fresh meat and produce, bright, colorful cut flowers bundled in bouquets or available for custom arrangements are becoming an eye‑catching addition to the market experience.
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Bears takeaways from the NFL combineMar 02, 2026 5:43 pm - Will D.J. Moore be on the team next season? What does the league think of Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson? That and more Bears takeaways from the NFL combine.
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Metropolis’ ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ a riotous revivalMar 02, 2026 5:41 pm - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has a bona fide hit in its hilarious revival of the backstage farce “The Play That Goes Wrong.”
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With disciplinary hearing looming, suspended Elgin police officer granted disability by pension boardMar 02, 2026 5:28 pm - An Elgin police officer on administrative leave and set to face a disciplinary hearing has qualified for a disability pension that he applied for on the day of his suspension.
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Fire’s Mbokazi becoming popular MLS playerMar 02, 2026 5:28 pm - No one in Chicago was ready for the surge that came after the Fire announced the signing of South African center back Mbekezeli Mbokazi — the most popular player in MLS you haven’t heard of yet.
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Fox River Grove man charged with exploitation, solicitation of two minorsMar 02, 2026 5:12 pm - A Fox River Grove man is facing charges of solicitation and sexual exploitation after being accused of illicitly engaging with two minors on social media.