Carpentersville
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Dundee Township trying to halt e-vehicles illegally using trailsJul 27, 2026 2:48 pm - Dundee Township’s ban on motorized e-vehicles hasn’t stopped people from illegally using them on their nature trails, causing issues for pedestrians, cyclists and even horses, one official says.
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West Dundee hosts community meetings about former Spring Hill Mall redevelopmentJul 27, 2026 11:03 am - West Dundee has scheduled two community meetings to talk about the future of the former Spring Hill Mall.
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‘When in doubt, stay out’: Experts warn about potential toxic algal blooms in local watersJul 25, 2026 12:15 pm - Local and state experts warn: Keep yourself and pets out of algae-laden waterways. because sometimes, where there is algae, there are also toxin-emitting bacteria.
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YWCA Elgin to honor Betty Brown with Legacy AwardJul 24, 2026 6:07 pm - Betty Brown will receive the Legacy Award at YWCA Elgin's 125th Celebration on Aug. 21 at Carmina's Banquet in Elgin. She has been a supporter and mentor for YWCA programs for decades.
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Body of man who went missing in Fox River in June recovered, identifiedJul 24, 2026 3:49 pm - The body of the man who jumped in the Fox River in Elgin in June while fleeing police has been recovered and identified as Victor Marin, 41, of Elgin.
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Why industrial tenants are looking west along I-90Jul 24, 2026 2:33 pm - The Interstate 90 corridor has evolved into one of the Chicago region’s most dynamic industrial areas.
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Arrests are up in Elgin schools but numbers are misleading, police sayJul 24, 2026 1:07 pm - A state law enacted in 2025 caused the number of arrests in Elgin schools to nearly double in the past school year, a police official told the Elgin City Council this week. But he warned that number is misleading.
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District 300 wants tax hike to fund $355M in school improvements, new training centerJul 24, 2026 12:26 pm - Community Unit District 300, which encompasses all or parts of West Dundee, Carpentersville, Sleepy Hollow and a half dozen other towns, will seek voter approval of a $355.5 million bond referendum in the November election.
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Registration opens for Marklund’s 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll-GenevaJul 23, 2026 4:57 pm - Marklund's 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll event returns to Geneva on Oct. 18, featuring an inclusive 5K race, 1-mile walk, and wheelchair racing division. The event supports individuals with developmental disabilities, with early bird registration available until Oct. 1.
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‘A true legend’: How a retired Elgin police car found new life — and a dose of fame — in GermanyJul 23, 2026 4:56 pm - The old Mount Prospect police cruiser featured in “The Blues Brothers” may be the suburbs’ most famous retired patrol vehicle, but Jake and Elwood’s ride may have some competition overseas.