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Libertyville to buy office building for temporary police quartersMar 03, 2026 6:27 pm - Libertyville village officials authorized the purchase of an office building to use as temporary police quarters as the old station is demolished and a planned $43 million facility is built.
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‘A moment of high danger:’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates speak on Iran warMar 03, 2026 6:26 pm - As the nation plunges deeper into conflict with Iran, Democratic front-runners seeking to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin weighed in on the spiraling situation.
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Five U-46 high schools battle for TalentFest trophy on March 10Mar 03, 2026 6:17 pm - Ten finalist acts from five U-46 high schools will compete at the 15th annual TalentFest on March 10 at the Hemmens in Elgin, with audience voting determining the top five acts who advance to the final round.
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Spotlight: ‘Theater of the Mind’ by pioneering musician/artist David Byrne premieres in ChicagoMar 03, 2026 6:15 pm - David Byrne’s “Theater of the Mind” premieres, Theo Ubique revives the 1920s-inspired “The Drowsy Chaperone” and Jaitee Thomas channels legendary singer Jackie Wilson in a Black Ensemble Theater revival.
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Wheaton officials voice support for downtown apartments for veterans, their familiesMar 03, 2026 6:14 pm - Wheaton Mayor Phil Suess and other city officials have expressed support for plans for a downtown apartment building that would house veterans and their families. “It's about dignity, stability and giving back to the men and women who gave so much for all of us,” said Army vet Peter Stavroplos, a board member of the nonprofit proposing the project.
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Palatine residents complain businesses hurt, neighbors afraid due to immigration enforcementMar 03, 2026 5:06 pm - Several Palatine residents complained many local businesses are struggling and neighbors are living in fear following federal immigration enforcement activities last year.
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U-46 revises start times for elementary/middle schools, adjusts school calendarMar 03, 2026 4:47 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 families will see changes to school start times in elementary and middle schools, transportation routes, and the 2026-27 school year calendar.
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A legacy of learning: DeVry University marks 95 years of educational impactMar 03, 2026 4:21 pm - DeVry University celebrates its 95th anniversary, having been founded in 1931 by Herman DeVry and Lee DeForest to prepare students for careers shaped by technological change, with over 310,000 graduates to date.
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Buffalo Grove names its officer of the year, awards special commendationMar 03, 2026 4:20 pm - Buffalo Grove Police Officer Edwin Zuniga was named the police department’s Officer of the Year, while Officer Aeden Young earned a Special Commendation Award at Monday’s village board meeting.
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Coalition appealing to Pope Leo to save St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates from closingMar 03, 2026 4:17 pm - Both the local pastor and Pope Leo XIV will be asked this week to reconsider the planned closure of St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates after the Archdiocese of Chicago formally waived its direct intervention.