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Lake in the Hills man sexually assaulted girl ‘multiple’ times, gave her a wedding ring, authorities say
Aug 01, 2025 11:13 am - Prosecutors have accused a Lake in the Hills man of sexually assaulting a child over several years and buying her a wedding ring to wear out of jealousy, while his defense attorney says the accusations were made with a vague timeline.
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Railroad tie project will temporarily slow, cancel some Metra UP Northwest trainsAug 01, 2025 11:07 am - Union Pacific is replacing thousands of rail ties between Jefferson Park and Barrington.
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Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game, first time at Wrigley Field since 1990
Aug 01, 2025 10:04 am - In a long-awaited announcement, Major League Baseball confirmed the Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced the new...
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Geneva creator of Finn the Frog to sign copies of new children’s book Saturday
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Des Plaines Theatre turns 100 as ‘important connection’ between city’s past and presentAug 01, 2025 9:33 am - The Des Plaines Theatre will mark its centennial Aug. 9 with a parade, 25-cent movie tickets, musical performances and more.
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Metra service back on BNSF line between Aurora and Chicago after freight train derailment, Lollapalooza riders shouldn’t be impactedAug 01, 2025 8:06 am - Metra service has been restored on the BNSF line that carries commuter trains between Aurora and Chicago after an early morning freight train derailment caused significant delays.
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Which suburbs are making the most DUI arrests?Aug 01, 2025 7:09 am - West Chicago’s continued focus on catching intoxicated drivers continues to make it one of the leaders in the state.
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Rolling Meadows using potential Bears stadium to lure developersAug 01, 2025 7:09 am - Rolling Meadows officials are seeking developers for a one-acre, city-owned site near the possible Bears stadium redevelopment, touting its proximity as an advantage for retail and dining.
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Teacher admits to fatally stabbing couple on a hike with their kids in a random attack in Arkansas
Jul 31, 2025 10:28 pm - LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A teacher admitted he fatally stabbed a couple he didn't know who were hiking with two of their children in an Arkansas state park, authorities said T...
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Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days