Cook County
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Remembering the ‘Elmhurst Express,’ one of NASCAR’s early starsJul 05, 2025 4:51 pm - One of the first major stars of NASCAR grew up in an unlikely location. Elmhurst native Fred Lorenzen won 26 races from 1962-67, and died last December at 89.
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Meeting, greeting and staying cool at Palatine’s Hometown Fest paradeJul 05, 2025 4:09 pm - Images from Palatine’s Hometown Fest Parade on Saturday, July 5.
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Pedestrian struck by car in unincorporated Round LakeJul 05, 2025 2:25 pm - A 67-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car crossing Fairfield Road near Nippersink Road in unincorporated Round Lake late Friday. Authorities say his injuries are not life-threatening.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for June 2025Jul 05, 2025 2:18 pm - Winners of the Daily Herald's amateur photo contest include photos of an abandoned industrial site, young deer beating the heat, and a solar eclipse viewing party.
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The Biz Week That Was: Celebrating ice cream month, new flavors of eateries, and redevelopment of former PepsiCo siteJul 05, 2025 1:46 pm - Celebrate National Ice Cream month at these 10 suburban shops It’s that time of year when the kid in all of us yearns for ice cream. July is National Ice Cream Month...
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5-year-old dies from apparent drowning in Buffalo Grove poolJul 05, 2025 1:34 pm - A 5-year-old Plainfield boy died Friday after he apparently drowned in a Buffalo Grove pool at a private residence.
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Two riders ejected from their motorcycle following Friday crash in Pingree GroveJul 05, 2025 1:12 pm - Two riders were ejected from their motorcycle after they were struck by a vehicle Friday in the vicinity of routes 72 and 47 in Pingree Grove.
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DuPage forest preserve seeks new vision for historic homeJul 05, 2025 11:45 am - The long-vacant Oak Cottage has a lot of farmhouse charm. Though it needs substantial work, preservationists hope to see the house near Naperville — a link to the area’s agricultural history — revived.
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‘A rare gem’? This Chain O’ Lakes island is no paradise, but it can be yours for $200,000Jul 05, 2025 11:15 am - A small island for sale on Grass Lake near Antioch evokes visions of a warm breeze, a cool beverage on the beach and a relaxing break from the daily grind.
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Theft suspect fleeing Elmhurst police fatally struck on I-294Jul 05, 2025 9:59 am - A suspect in a vehicle Elmhurst police were pursuing late Wednesday, fled the vehicle on foot and was fatally struck by another vehicle traveling northbound on I-294.