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Aurora plans electronics recycling drive-thru collectionAug 17, 2026 4:59 pm - Aurora will host an electronics recycling drive-through event for Aurora residents only from 8 a.m. to noon on Aug. 22 at the Metra Route 59 train station, 1090 N. Route 59.
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Data centers emerging as key issue in Illinois governor’s race
Aug 17, 2026 4:44 pm - The emergence of a new class of data centers has garnered bipartisan opposition in communities across the state. What was once seen as an avenue for economic growth has become a political issue in Illinois, and one on which candidates from both sides of the aisle are hoping to distinguish themselves.
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Road closed due to fatal crash near Sugar GroveAug 17, 2026 4:33 pm - The intersection of Scott and Dauberman roads west of Sugar Grove was closed Monday due to a fatal crash, officials said.
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Woman drowns rescuing son in Des Plaines River near LibertyvilleAug 17, 2026 3:45 pm - A 31-year-old Hinsdale woman is believed to have drowned after entering the Des Plaines River to help her son Sunday evening, the Lake County Coroner’s office confirmed.
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Stellantis ups investment to $800 million at idled Belvidere plant to build new Jeep Cherokee in 2029
Aug 17, 2026 3:43 pm - Stellantis announced Friday it is upping its investment in the idled Belvidere plant to $800 million, retooling it with its latest manufacturing platform to build the next generation Jeep Cherokee.
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What led to horse racing’s ultimate demise in the Chicago region? Fiscal irresponsibility and mismanagement.
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Suburban senator seeks nominations of veterans, military members to honorAug 17, 2026 3:42 pm - Illinois Sen. Adriane Johnson is asking constituents to nominate veterans and active-duty military members for this year’s 30 Wonders of the 30th District program.
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District 204 implementing changes in effort to encourage student attendance
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Trump administration pauses contentious border construction in Texas' Big Bend National Park
Aug 17, 2026 1:38 pm - WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a controversial border construction project in the Big Bend National Park while the h...
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Man accused of using AI to create child sexual abuse materialsAug 17, 2026 12:02 pm - A Kane County man is facing accusations he used artificial intelligence to produce child sexual abuse materials, including altering images of real children.