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Judge rejects request to expand phone privileges for accused Highland Park shooterJan 09, 2025 11:47 am - A Lake County judge denies a request by the accused Highland Park Independence Day parade shooter to expand his phone privileges to a family friend. Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti set a Feb. 6 court date for case management and for attorneys to discuss questionnaires for potential jurors.
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Four considered for Kane County board vacancyJan 09, 2025 11:46 am - Four people are being considered for the Kane County Board District 7 vacancy, including an East Aurora District 131 school board member.
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Revisiting ‘Fun Home’: Wheaton theater artist who co-starred in tuner now directs Porchlight’s revivalJan 09, 2025 11:30 am - Two years ago, actor/director Stephen Schellhardt co-starred in Paramount Theatre’s revival of “Fun Home.” Now the Wheaton resident revisits the musical as the director of Porchlight Music Theatre’s production.
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Plea deal possible for woman charged in St. Charles human trafficking case
Jan 09, 2025 11:11 am - One of the five people charged in July 2023 with felony human trafficking, involuntary servitude and promoting prostitution in St. Charles could reach a plea agreement next month.
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Plea expected for man charged in sexual assault of Marklund resident
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Teens charged in violent 2023 carjacking near Libertyville in which victim’s child was takenJan 09, 2025 10:14 am - Two teens are facing felony charges after Lake County authorities said they were responsible for violently carjacking a woman and taking her young son in early 2023.
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Memorial service to honor life, contributions of longtime Elginite Marlene ShalesJan 08, 2025 8:25 pm - Longtime Elginite Marlene Shales, a former nurse and city council member, died at 93 on Nov. 24. A memorial service will be held Jan. 25.
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Arlington Heights deputy fire chief hired to lead Wauconda Fire DistrictJan 08, 2025 8:23 pm - Wauconda Fire District Chief Patrick Kane, who started as a part-time firefighter in 1995, is retiring Jan. 20 and will be succeeded by Curt Hanselman, deputy chief with the Arlington Heights Fire Department.
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Decision on South Barrington solar farm proposal delayedJan 08, 2025 8:22 pm - A vote on a plan to erect a solar farm where a landfill once operated in South Barrington has been delayed at least until next month.
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Prosecutor: Woman charged in fatal hit-and-run of Island Lake man had been drinking