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Blizzard warnings issued for New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut as storm threatens East Coast
Feb 21, 2026 7:11 pm - A rapidly intensifying storm triggered blizzard warnings Saturday for New York City, New Jersey and Boston as communities along the East Coast prepared for the Sunday arrival of heavy snow and strong winds.
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Spanberger signs bill that could help Democrats gain four House seats
Feb 21, 2026 7:05 pm - Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has signed a bill that includes new congressional maps intended to give Democrats four additional seats in Congress, though the process faces significant hurdles before the maps can take effect.
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Jim O’Donnell: Bears can move to Indiana and leave stable Arlington Heights aloneFeb 21, 2026 7:00 pm - IN A METRO AREA OF MORE THAN EIGHT MILLION PEOPLE, every time the Chicago Bears play a home game, they need roughly 60,000 people to populate their live football studio. ...
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Vernon library hosts Chinese cultural event for Year of the Fire HorseFeb 21, 2026 4:58 pm - Chinese dance performances celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse kept families entertained Saturday at the Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire.
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Des Plaines-area man accused of having child sex abuse materialsFeb 21, 2026 4:49 pm - A 24-year-old Des Plaines-area man has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials.
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Body of missing Downers Grove man foundFeb 21, 2026 3:21 pm - Police found the body of a missing Downers Grove man Friday in a pond.
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More new housing planned for Huntley
Feb 21, 2026 2:56 pm - Another new housing development could be coming to Huntley.Village officials recently took a second look at, but did not vote on, plans for the subdivision at the intersection of Coyne Station Road and Main Street.
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Teens arrested after chase through Aurora in stolen car, with gunFeb 21, 2026 2:42 pm - Two teens were arrested Friday night in Aurora, after a chase in a stolen car that contained a loaded handgun.
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Human services advocates worry about funding amid Pritzker’s budget, federal cuts
Feb 21, 2026 2:27 pm - Lobbyists representing a coalition of health and human service organizations across Illinois packed a room Wednesday in the Illinois State Library to watch Gov. JB Pritzker’s annual budget address and came away concerned.
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Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes
Feb 21, 2026 1:56 pm - The Trump administration said Friday it backs a 10-year deadline for most cities and towns to replace their harmful lead pipes, giving notice that it will support a tough rule approved under the Biden administration to reduce lead in drinking water.