Cook County
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Investigation leads to murder charges in case of Mundelein-area man reported missing in NovemberJul 30, 2026 1:51 pm - Two Mundelein-area men are charged with the murder of a man reported missing in early November, authorities said Thursday.
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Des Plaines District 62 lost $3.2M in fraud scheme, officials sayJul 30, 2026 11:40 am - Des Plaines School District 62 lost $3.2 million in a fraud scheme, but officials are working to recover the cash.
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Community unity: Join National Night Out events in the suburbsJul 30, 2026 10:48 am - National Night Out is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in August, intended to bring communities together to enhance the public’s relationship with local police and emergency personnel while building neighborhood spirit. This year’s official date is Tuesday, Aug. 4, although some events take place in the surrounding week.
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Base Power launches backyard battery backup system for ComEd customersJul 30, 2026 6:42 am - As energy prices continue to rise and power outages become more frequent amid extreme weather events, ComEd customers have a new option to help navigate both problems. A giant backyard battery.
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‘She is inspiring’: Palatine woman shares passion for Mah Jongg by teaching othersJul 30, 2026 5:59 am - Randy Thrasher, an 87-year-old retired teacher from Palatine, discovered Mah Jongg about 30 years ago as a way to keep her mind sharp after retirement. She has since taught the game to more than 600 people in the Northwest suburbs.
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Two years after $1 million Woodfield jewelry heist, police say leads have dried upJul 29, 2026 5:28 pm - Schaumburg police have closed their investigation into a daring overnight burglary that netted more than $1 million in merchandise from a Woodfield Mall jewelry store nearly two years ago.
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Median could improve safety along Kirchoff, consultant says, but some still want stop lightJul 29, 2026 5:14 pm - Flashing beacons and a 10-foot median refuge island are a consultant’s recommended safety upgrades for the Kirchoff Road and Oriole Lane intersection in Rolling Meadows. Some aldermen prefer a traffic signal despite a study showing low pedestrian crossing numbers.
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Not what it once was, but still plenty of ag to show off and celebrate at Lake County FairJul 29, 2026 4:32 pm - A five-day celebration of rides, attractions, entertainment events and farming culture began Wednesday to mark the 97th year of Lake County Fair.
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Streamwood police seeking help finding missing 25-year-old manJul 29, 2026 4:07 pm - Streamwood police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 25-year-old man reported missing from the village.
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Hoffman Estates Troop 399 celebrates milestonesJul 29, 2026 4:05 pm - Scouting America Troop 399 has been busy. This year they are celebrating their 50th anniversary as a Scout Troop chartered by St Hubert Catholic Church.