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Martians attack: The invasion of Chicago begins in the ’burbs in Lifeline’s ‘War of the Worlds’Jun 11, 2025 8:05 am - More than a dozen West and Northwest suburbs are referenced in Lifeline Theatre’s world premiere of “War of the Worlds,” adapted by ensemble member John Hildreth from H.G. Welles’ seminal sci-fi novel about a Martian invasion.
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Des Plaines woman loses $108,000 in crypto scam, police sayJun 10, 2025 10:27 pm - A Des Plaines woman was scammed out of an estimated $108,000 by someone she met on a dating app, police said Monday.
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Greener Grove works to create a more sustainable Downers Grove
Jun 10, 2025 8:39 pm - In only a few years what began as a group of like-minded neighbors has grown into an impactful nonprofit, Greener Grove, aimed at creating a more sustainable Downers Gr...
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Trump to ramp up transfers to Guantánamo, including citizens of allies
Jun 10, 2025 6:46 pm - The Trump administration is preparing to begin the transfer of potentially thousands of foreigners who are in the United States illegally to the U.S. military base in Gua...
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Former Barrington village board candidate running for state House seatJun 10, 2025 6:40 pm - Jesse Rojo, whose bid for Barrington village trustee fell short in April, announced he is running for the Democratic nomination for the 52nd District House seat in 2026.
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Why Rosemont is cracking down on fake weapons at fan festsJun 10, 2025 6:39 pm - A new Rosemont ordinance will let officers confiscate realistic-looking fake weapons at conventions and issue fines, prompted by cosplaying attendees who have carried imitation firearms and led to police calls in the past.
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‘Wake-up call’: Why some say DuPage County could benefit from home ruleJun 10, 2025 6:35 pm - DuPage County officials could revisit a discussion of whether to pursue home-rule powers in light of a controversial measure that emerged in Springfield to save public transit from a massive budget shortfall.
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District 128 approves five-year teacher contract with ‘competitive’ salary and benefitsJun 10, 2025 5:41 pm - Teachers in Libertyville-Vernon Hills High School District 128 will be starting the coming school year with a new 5-year contract.
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Feds to retry Sen. Emil Jones; Madigan sentencing hearing starts
Jun 10, 2025 5:11 pm - Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced they intend to retry state Sen. Emil Jones III after his April trial on charges of bribery and lying to the FBI ended in a hung jury.
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Mundelein board votes to buy land for downtown parkingJun 10, 2025 4:23 pm - The Mundelein village board on Monday voted to purchase vacant land in the downtown area.