DuPage County
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‘Perfect storm’ of bureaucracy blamed for Cook County’s long-delayed property tax system overhaulJul 21, 2026 4:32 pm - The Cook County independent inspector general’s office issued a report Tuesday blaming bureaucratic shortcomings for a long-delayed overhaul of the county’s property tax recording and reporting system.
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Man facing multiple felonies after battery near West Chicago Metra stationJul 21, 2026 3:26 pm - A man is facing multiple felony charges after another man was beaten Sunday near the West Chicago Metra train depot.
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Vote on $11M contract to renovate old bank building in downtown Des Plaines delayedJul 21, 2026 2:45 pm - A Chicago construction company is in line for an $11 million contract to renovate a historic bank building in downtown Des Plaines.
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DuPage state’s attorney says county board followed law when approving salary increasesJul 21, 2026 2:39 pm - DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin says county board members didn’t violate the state’s Open Meetings Act in April when they approved salary increases for several countywide elected positions.
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Democrats pick Jessica Dixon Heitman, late US senator’s granddaughter, to replace ex-state Rep. Harry BentonJul 21, 2026 1:23 pm - A granddaughter of late U.S. Senator Alan Dixon was appointed Monday to a far southwest suburban Illinois House seat left vacant by two-term state Rep. Harry Benton, who resigned earlier this month in disgrace amid sexual harassment allegations.
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6 charged with running brothels in Kane County, RockfordJul 21, 2026 1:19 pm - Six men have been arrested on felony charges of promoting prostitution after a 15-month investigation into what authorities say were brothels operating in Aurora, West Dundee, South Elgin and Rockford.
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Home & garden calendar, July 21-Aug. 1Jul 21, 2026 1:12 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like Blanding’s turtle research projects, green initiatives and more. Also listings on garden shows, nature walks, and workshops.
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12 charged with soliciting sex acts in AuroraJul 21, 2026 12:15 pm - Twelve men have been charged with solicitation of a sexual act in an Aurora police investigation into prostitution in the downtown.
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Charitable group collecting school supplies in Des PlainesJul 21, 2026 12:05 pm - A Chicago-based nonprofit group is collecting backpacks and school supplies for needy children.
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Coffee shop coming to Des Plaines will get city grantJul 21, 2026 9:34 am - A coffee shop is coming to a long-vacant storefront in Des Plaines. Alibi Coffee House is planned for 749 W. Golf Road, which is in the Market Place shopping center at the southeast corner of Golf and Elmhurst roads. It’s expected to open this year, after a renovation that’ll be partially funded by the city.