Cook County
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Man gets 40 years on drug, gun charges in Kane CountyJul 20, 2026 4:58 pm - A Chicago man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in a Kane County drug and gun case.
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Schaumburg trustees to consider final design of new police station TuesdayJul 20, 2026 4:56 pm - Schaumburg trustees Tuesday will consider a proposed final design for the village’s next police station aimed to be built by the end of 2028.
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Man accused of 2025 Carpentersville crash charged with reckless homicideJul 20, 2026 3:16 pm - A South Elgin man has been charged with reckless homicide in connection with a 2025 crash that killed a 70-year-old woman.
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Lincolnshire author publishes eighth novel at 93Jul 20, 2026 2:49 pm - Proving that creativity has no retirement age, Barry Jay Freeman, a 93-year-old Lincolnshire resident and retired Chicago attorney, has published his eighth novel, “The Book of Leila, a/k/a Madame Scorpion.”
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Park Ridge firefighters rescue 2 dogs from late Saturday house fireJul 20, 2026 1:53 pm - Park Ridge firefighters rescued two dogs from a house fire late Saturday that caused $200,000 in damage to the home.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash near West DundeeJul 20, 2026 1:53 pm - A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a crash at Miller and Parsons road near West Dundee
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Open fishing clinics offered at Aurora’s Oakhurst Forest PreserveJul 20, 2026 1:23 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting free open fishing clinics at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve on July 29 and Aug. 12.
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Streamwood’s 30th annual Summer Celebration adds ‘Wizard of Oz’ themeJul 20, 2026 1:13 pm - Each year, the Streamwood Summer Celebration Committee works to bring new ideas and events to the free festival while keeping it welcoming and enjoyable for all ages.
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Vernon Area Library leads in indoor air quality managementJul 20, 2026 12:33 pm - As wildfire smoke drifts across the Midwest, bringing hazy skies and elevated health risks, visitors to the Vernon Area Public Library can breathe easy thanks to comprehensive air quality management systems that place the library among the nation’s leaders in indoor environmental health.
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Windy City Elite League launches Gear Drive to help local kids play hockeyJul 20, 2026 12:33 pm - The Windy City Elite League partnered with Hockey Gear For All Foundation to host a youth hockey equipment drive on July 15 in Geneva, collecting new and used gear from fans and players during summer league games to help young players in need.