Cook County
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Kane County appoints Brian Dahl to new regional transit authority board, reappoints Joe McMahon to Metra boardJun 19, 2026 11:47 pm - The Kane County Board appointed Brian Dahl to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board and Pace Suburban Bus board, while reappointing Joe McMahon to the Metra board where he has served as chair since 2024.
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Lake Park summer civics program builds native plant rain gardenJun 19, 2026 11:45 pm - Lake Park High School’s “Civics in Action” summer program transformed a neglected courtyard into a native plant garden to support wildlife and pollinators while teaching students about environmental conservation and civic engagement.
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For spring and summer fun, head to Fox ValleyJun 19, 2026 8:40 pm - From historic homes and Japanese gardens, to rock concerts and trolley rides, there’s plenty to do in Fox Valley this spring and summer.
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Group holds anti-ICE protest at Hoffman Estates police stationJun 19, 2026 7:35 pm - An immigrant-support group protested at the Hoffman Estates police station Friday afternoon for what leaders called the department’s lack of resistance to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the village since last fall.
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‘It’ll be safe’: DuPage County to install traffic signal at Great Western Trail crossingJun 19, 2026 6:14 pm - DuPage County has given the green-light to a long-discussed, pedestrian-activated traffic signal at the Great Western Trail and County Farm Road. “I’ll have to keep from dancing as I go across that crosswalk,” said Don Kirchenberg, a longtime trail advocate.
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No charges in accidental death of Campton Hills woman last monthJun 19, 2026 5:55 pm - No criminal charges will be filed in the death of 44-year-old Campton Hills resident Nena Peduzzi last month.
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‘A quality investment in the community’: Townhouses planned for undeveloped land in Deer ParkJun 19, 2026 4:56 pm - A real estate developer is buying land from Deer Park so it can build townhouses on the site.
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Three Chicago teens facing charges in Mount Prospect shootingJun 19, 2026 4:17 pm - Three teenagers are charged in connection with a shooting in Mount Prospect Tuesday afternoon.
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Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbsJun 19, 2026 4:04 pm - As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.
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Another solar farm asks for Kane County OKJun 19, 2026 2:40 pm - A 32-acre solar electricity-generating installation has been proposed near Sugar Grove in Kane County.