Cook County
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Fox River, Chain O’ Lakes crest at major flood stage; water levels expected to begin slowly fallingApr 23, 2026 6:40 pm - As floodwaters finally top out and begin slowly to recede along the Fox River and Chain O’ Lakes, McHenry County officials are asking people to document and report flood damage.
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Jeanne Balmes retires after nearly 25 years as Gurnee village trusteeApr 23, 2026 6:37 pm - The Gurnee village board has lost a longtime presence with the departure of veteran Trustee Jeanne Balmes.
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Cue the Senate: What’s next for bill to shuffle Bears to the suburbs?Apr 23, 2026 6:06 pm - After the state House passed legislation aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois late Wednesday, the ball is now in the Senate’s hands.
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Kane County offers low-cost rabies vaccine and microchip clinicsApr 23, 2026 6:00 pm - Kane County Animal Control has announced the 2026 dates for its popular low-cost, drive-through rabies vaccination and microchip clinics, making it easier for pet owners to protect their animals and comply with Illinois law
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Kane County’s pioneering Eviction Mediation Program celebrates success in preventing homelessnessApr 23, 2026 4:42 pm - The Kane County Eviction Mediation Program, launched in May 2021 by Resolution Systems Institute and Illinois' 16th Judicial Circuit, has mediated nearly 3,000 cases and created over 2,100 agreements that helped parties avoid eviction during its five years of operation.
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Schmit: Local grads doing great things at the highest levelsApr 23, 2026 4:27 pm - Kevin Schmit provides an update on what some of the area’s high school alums are up to. While mostly positive reports, there have been setbacks.
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Proposed law takes aim at harassing people by phone, computer or gaming platformApr 23, 2026 4:23 pm - State legislators are considering making it illegal to use phones and electronic devices to harass people by intentionally causing emotional distress.
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New U.S. Mint director highlights new coin designs celebrating nation’s 250th birthday at Schaumburg conventionApr 23, 2026 4:05 pm - New U.S Mint Director Paul Hollis spoke Thursday at a coin convention about new coin designs celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July.
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Mexican national convicted of attempted carjacking in Palatine now faces federal illegal immigration chargeApr 23, 2026 3:31 pm - A Mexican national who was convicted of a 2023 attempted carjacking in Palatine and possessing a weapon in jail is now facing federal charges for illegally re-entering the U.S. after being deported in 2020.
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A ‘strong grocer’: Sprouts Farmers Market plans Wheaton store as part of suburban expansion pushApr 23, 2026 2:58 pm - Sprouts Farmers Market is not yet a household name in suburban Chicago, but that will soon change with planned stores in Wheaton and Buffalo Grove.