Cook County
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AR-15 rifle stolen out of Kane County deputy’s squad car parked in Aurora, sheriff’s office saysAug 28, 2026 8:31 pm - An AR-15 rifle was stolen recently from a Kane County deputy’s squad vehicle in Aurora, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office says.
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‘A legend within the sport’: Elk Grove’s Grams retires with state record 1,066 softball victoriesAug 28, 2026 7:43 pm - When asked what was the most important reason for becoming the all-time winningest coach in IHSA softball history with 1,066 victories, Elk Grove's Ken Grams hardly flinc...
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Bartlett delays decision on renewal of Flock camera contractAug 28, 2026 4:16 pm - Bartlett officials have postponed a decision on whether to renew one of the village’s Flock camera contracts amid concerns about adding more devices.
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Carpentersville holding nighttime 9/11 ceremony for 25th anniversaryAug 28, 2026 3:00 pm - Carpentersville will have a special nighttime 9/11 ceremony featuring two light columns representing the Twin Towers, a candlelight vigil, a musical tribute and guest speakers.
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Four suburban Cook County cases of West Nile virus reportedAug 28, 2026 2:52 pm - The Cook County Department of Public Health Friday reported the first four cases of West Nile virus in suburban Cook County this season.
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Firefighters extinguish blaze in attic of Palatine townhouseAug 28, 2026 2:48 pm - Palatine firefighters are continuing to investigate the cause of a townhouse fire late Thursday afternoon that caused no injuries but left two additional units with smoke and water damage.
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60-year-old packaging company making the move to ElginAug 28, 2026 2:37 pm - The Elgin City Council approved a plan for Forest Packaging, currently located in Elk Grove Village, to move its operation to an existing building at 1450 Bowes Road.
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Police: Softball coach abused female player at Vernon Hills sports facilityAug 28, 2026 1:14 pm - Vernon Hills police are searching for a man they say improperly touched a girl while coaching her at softball.
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Plan to redevelop former Allstate site clears hurdleAug 28, 2026 12:34 pm - A plan to create a special taxing district that would help fund redevelopment of Allstate’s former headquarters has support from government agencies in the South Barrington area.
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Venetian Night in Fox Lake features huge drone light show to mark the end of summerAug 28, 2026 11:51 am - Venetian Night, an end of summer community event, will be held from 3 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Ave., Fox Lake.