Cook County
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Man charged in attempted Hoffman Estates bank robberyApr 07, 2026 2:50 pm - A 23-year-old man is charged with the attempted armed robbery of a Hoffman Estates bank April 1 and is awaiting his next hearing in federal court Monday.
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Buffalo Grove police collecting art supplies to support child advocacy centerApr 07, 2026 2:26 pm - The Buffalo Grove Police Department is collecting coloring books and art supplies this month to support the Blue Kids Program of the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center.
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Power, water and worry: How growing data center concerns are being addressed locally and statewideApr 07, 2026 2:24 pm - Data center development in Illinois is facing the prospect of greater regulation at both the local and statewide levels after initially being embraced in many suburbs.
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Waymo begins testing in Chicago as bill seeks to legalize autonomous vehiclesApr 07, 2026 12:43 pm - Autonomous vehicles, known as AVs, currently are being tested on the streets of Chicago. A bill in the legislature would eventually allow such driverless vehicles to operate in Illinois counties that have more than 1 million residents, plus Sangamon and three downstate jurisdictions. They could replace rideshare and taxi drivers.
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Boating restrictions in place on Fox River due to high water levelsApr 07, 2026 12:41 pm - Due to high water levels and hazardous river conditions, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has implemented a restriction on recreational boating along the Fox River.
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DuPage prosecutors seek life sentence for man accused of killing wifeApr 07, 2026 12:40 pm - DuPage County prosecutors are seeking a natural-life sentence for a man accused of murdering his wife last month.
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Chicago area Hooters locations collect 72 new purses to help local womenApr 06, 2026 11:50 pm - Hooters partnered with Love Purse for donation drives at all 11 Chicago area Hooters locations. Seventy-two new purses plus essential hygiene items were collected at the restaurants. All donations benefit Metropolitan Family Services and WINGS Program, Inc. to support women in need and survivors of domestic violence.
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Softball: Fremd and Barrington tie, will finish game at later dateApr 06, 2026 10:00 pm - Softball: Fremd and Barrington ended in a 7-7 tie on Monday.
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Baseball: Huntley rallies past Barrington to stay unbeatenApr 06, 2026 8:58 pm - Baseball: Huntley beat Barrington 8-6 on Monday.
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DuPage and Kane County chairs champion Meals on Wheels during annual March for Meals WeekApr 06, 2026 8:48 pm - The March for Meals campaign coincided with DuPage Senior Citizens Council's 50th anniversary, prompting the launch of a sustainability fund to ensure continued support for essential senior services.