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State wants schools to monitor students’ vaccination status amid measles outbreakApr 12, 2024 6:43 pm - With measles cases hitting a recent high of 62 in the Chicago region, state officials are asking schools to check students’ vaccination status and encourage shots to redu...
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As Illinois continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away
Apr 12, 2024 6:01 pm - Lead pipes in public water systems and drinking fixtures have been banned in new construction since 1986, but they are still in use across the U.S. and in Illinois. The p...
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Bartlett man found guilty but mentally ill in murder of his motherApr 12, 2024 4:29 pm - A Bartlett man who stabbed his elderly mother to death in 2019 was found guilty but mentally ill of first-degree murder on Friday. Edward Mitzelfeld, 69, knew what he was...
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That old bike is worth moneyApr 12, 2024 4:04 pm - Libertyville’s recreation department will hold its 2024 bike resale event from 8 to 11 a.m. April 20 at Adler Lodge, 1640 N. Milwaukee Ave. Seller drop off is from 4 to ...
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Lake County sheriff’s office, community mourn the loss of K9 DaxApr 12, 2024 3:42 pm - Dax, the decorated nationally known crime-fighting police dog, has died just two days after a public celebration of his illustrious career with the Lake County Sheriff’s ...
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Man killed after hitting utility pole in Kane CountyApr 12, 2024 3:40 pm - A man was killed early Friday morning when his car hit a utility pole near Lily Lake. The Kane County sheriff’s office says Alexander G. Enskat, 31, was killed around 1:3...
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Ex-firefighter convicted of theftApr 12, 2024 2:20 pm - A former Elburn-area firefighter has been found guilty of theft for paying himself more than $17,000 in overtime pay. Greg Algrim, 47, of the 800 block of North First S...
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Algonquin Eastgate Branch Library breaks ground on $6M renovation
Apr 12, 2024 1:22 pm - The Algonquin Eastgate Branch Library broke ground this week on a $6 million renovation project that will expand its services after years of planning. The library at 115 ...
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Woodfield Mall to host Go Green event in Grand Court April 20Apr 12, 2024 1:21 pm - Woodfield Mall and its retailers will celebrate Earth Week with family-friendly crafts, recycling, and educational opportunities from 1 to 3 p.m. April 20 in the mall...
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Man charged with having illegal automatic gunApr 12, 2024 1:20 pm - Pretrial release was denied Friday for a Westmont man accused of having a loaded gun that was modified to fire in fully automatic mode. Canutie Collins, 20, of the 0-100 ...