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Bartlett community debates use of Flock cameras as village considers extending contractAug 20, 2026 4:34 pm - Some Bartlett residents are urging the village to stop using Flock Safety license plate readers as trustees consider whether to extend the police department’s contract with the Atlanta-based company.
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New restaurant, banquet facility for former Buffalo Grove Outback Steakhouse location back on track to openAug 20, 2026 1:50 pm - Plans to reopen the former Buffalo Grove Outback Steakhouse location as a new restaurant and banquet facility are back on track.
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Why the Naperville council is taking its time on kratom ban decision
Aug 20, 2026 1:23 pm - Naperville City Council members want more time and information before passing a ban on the sale of kratom products in the city.
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No Democratic National Convention repeat for Chicago in 2028
Aug 20, 2026 1:19 pm - The Democratic National Convention will not return to Chicago in 2028, dashing hopes for the first United Center repeat since the Michael Jordan-era Bulls and delivering an election-year loss to Gov. JB Pritzker.
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Montini Catholic school year begins with a ‘Power of Storytelling’ themeAug 20, 2026 12:39 pm - Montini Catholic High School in Lombard welcomed students back for its 61st academic year on Aug. 14. This year's theme is “The Power of Storytelling,” with an emphasis on fostering empathy and strengthening community relationships.
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Kuipers Family Farm opens for 25th fall season SaturdayAug 20, 2026 11:54 am - It may feel like summer outside, but autumn kicks off Saturday in Maple Park when Kuipers Family Farm opens for its 25th fall season.
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Immersive, permanent Ray Bradbury exhibit unveiled at Waukegan History Museum at the CarnegieAug 20, 2026 11:53 am - The Waukegan Historical Society invites the public to the grand opening Friday of the new, permanent Ray Bradbury Library Exhibit at the Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie, 1 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan.
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Documentary on Elgin’s Hispanic history debuts Friday at ECC
Aug 20, 2026 11:23 am - Elgin History Museum’s documentary and traveling exhibit, “Nuestras Historias: Celebrando la cultura y la comunidad hispana/Our Stories: Celebrating Hispanic Culture and Community,” will premiere Friday at Elgin Community College.
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Hermès opens at Wilmette’s Plaza del Lago, testing North Shore market for luxury handbags
Aug 20, 2026 10:58 am - The growing number of designer boutiques at Wilmette’s Plaza del Lago were just joined by a power player in fashion — the French luxury brand Hermès, which sells $10,000-plus handbags coveted by celebrities.
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Safety concerns force Grayslake officials to postpone public comment session on data center projectAug 20, 2026 8:23 am - An extended public comment session on the approved T-5 data center project in Grayslake scheduled for Thursday evening has been postponed due to safety concerns.