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‘Broadview 6’ defense accuses feds of keeping grand jury transcripts secretMay 06, 2026 11:10 am - Attorneys for the remaining “Broadview Six” immigration protesters charged in October say federal prosecutors are abusing their power in order to keep secret what they told the grand jury that indicted them, including on a rare conspiracy count.
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High-visibility traffic safety initiative for Route 59 corridor SaturdayMay 06, 2026 11:10 am - The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will join law enforcement agencies spanning nearly 72 miles from the Wisconsin state line to Will County in a traffic safety initiative focused on Route 59 on Saturday, May 9.
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Home & garden calendar, May 5-16May 05, 2026 3:58 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like heirloom tomatoes, garden pests and more. Also listings of wildflower walks, plant sales, garden shows and workshops.
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Cook County tax official Samantha Steele not guilty in drunken driving caseMay 05, 2026 1:11 pm - A Cook County tax official was acquitted of drunken driving Tuesday after a two-day trial that focused on a November 2024 crash in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood and the police response.
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Siren fatigue? Elgin changes weather alert protocol after fielding complaints during stormsMay 04, 2026 5:59 pm - Elgin temporarily has returned to manual activation of outdoor warning sirens for the most serious thunderstorms to avoid multiple automatic alerts.
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Plant sales springing up across the suburbs: Find annuals, perennials, natives and moreMay 04, 2026 1:37 pm - A guide to spring plant sales across the Chicago's suburbs, featuring more than 40 sales by garden clubs and other organizations in May and June. Find diverse selections including native plants, perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, and specialty items like organic seedlings and pollinator-friendly varieties.
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The biggest challenges Chicago area small businesses are facing this yearMay 02, 2026 12:45 pm - Chicago area small businesses are used to uncertainty and dealing with many challenges. This year is no exception.
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Federal prosecutors to drop conspiracy charge against remaining 'Broadview Six' ICE protestersApr 30, 2026 7:26 am - Federal prosecutors in Chicago say they will dismiss the controversial conspiracy charge against the remaining four members of the so-called “Broadview Six,” with plans to revise the case.
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Local 5th and 6th graders invited to free Northbrook Baseball Community TournamentApr 29, 2026 4:52 pm - Northbrook Baseball and the Northbrook Park District invite all 5th and 6th graders to play in the annual Northbrook Baseball Community Tournament, a free, one-day event on May 16.
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Early bird discount ends May 6 for Northbrook Park District pool passesApr 29, 2026 2:47 pm - Summer is around the corner and so is the last chance to save on the early bird discount for pool passes at the Northbrook Park District, which ends May 6.