Cook County
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Palatine church delivers good news with gas giveawayJun 11, 2026 4:57 pm - A Palatine church will hand out $25 of free gasoline to every driver who pulls into a Dundee Road gas station early Sunday afternoon.
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District 23 breaks ground on Eisenhower addition to facilitate all-day kindergarten mandateJun 11, 2026 4:55 pm - Prospect Heights District 23 officials broke ground Thursday on an addition to Eisenhower Elementary School, launching a construction project aimed at meeting a state mandate for full-day kindergarten by August 2027.
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Wheeling man convicted of running down former friend wins appeal, but could still lose in the endJun 11, 2026 2:01 pm - A Wheeling man serving a 50-year prison sentence for running over and killing a former friend in 2020 won his appeal this week, but it may not be enough to get him a new trial.
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Body found in Des Plaines lake, foul play not suspectedJun 11, 2026 12:59 pm - Foul play isn’t suspected in the death of a Rosemont many whose body was found in Des Plaines’ Lake Opeka, authorities said Thursday.
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Aurora man faces multiple drug, gun possession chargesJun 11, 2026 12:09 pm - An Aurora man is facing multiple felonies after authorities searched his home this week and found guns, drugs and drug distribution-related paraphernalia.
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Hoffman Estates board won’t consider rezoning for potential data center MondayJun 11, 2026 11:27 am - A proposed rezoning of the 186-acre Plum Farms property in Hoffman Estates that could pave the way for a data center development will not appear on the agenda of Monday’s village board meeting.
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Lightning strikes Oak Brook homeJun 11, 2026 11:26 am - An Oak Brook home was damaged Wednesday by a lightning strike, authorities said.
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65-year-old man charged in Des Plaines road-rage shootingJun 11, 2026 10:41 am - A suburban man remained jailed Thursday following a road-rage shooting on the Tri-State Tollway near Des Plaines, Illinois State Police said.
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Pedaling literacy: Libraries hit the streets this summer with book bikesJun 11, 2026 9:33 am - Several suburban public libraries are “book biking” — yes, actually pedaling while peddling literacy — via story times, book giveaways and fun activities outdoors thanks to specially customized trikes.
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YWCA Elgin celebrates 125 years of community service with anniversary galaJun 11, 2026 8:53 am - YWCA Elgin celebrates its 125th anniversary with a gala on Aug. 21 at Carmina's Banquet, featuring auctions, awards, and Mexican cuisine. Purchase an early-bird ticket for $100 until June 30.