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DuPage board rejects proposed referendum on eliminating coronerAug 13, 2026 11:41 am - DuPage County Board members have rejected a proposal to ask voters in November if the county should have a coroner or medical examiner.
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Sheriff hosting “Lightsaver” event Friday in Des PlainesAug 13, 2026 9:10 am - The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Lightsaver event Friday in Des Plaines.
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Fremont Elementary District 79 parent selected to fill school board vacancyAug 13, 2026 9:09 am - Courtney Wilhelm Billittier was appointed this week to fill a vacancy on the Fremont Elementary District 79 school board.
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Ortega, Santman running for Palatine village councilAug 13, 2026 9:05 am - Two challengers have emerged in next year’s election for Palatine Village Council. Melissa Ortega announced she is running for the District 2 seat currently occupied by Scott Lamerand, while Deanna Santman said she is seeking the District 5 seat held by Kollin Kozlowski.
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Plans to revamp public areas inside Gurnee village hall advanceAug 13, 2026 7:29 am - A refresh for the public portion of Gurnee village hall is on track with the approval this week of a construction manager for the pending project.
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Two men arrested after suspected drug deal in Des Plaines, police sayAug 13, 2026 7:29 am - Two men were arrested Tuesday after Des Plaines police observed what appeared to be an illegal drug transaction, authorities said.
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With an assist from AI, Donald E. Stephens comes back to life in new Rosemont museumAug 12, 2026 6:58 pm - Rosemont next week will open to the public its new $3.5 million history museum featuring an AI-powered animatronic replica of its iconic late Mayor Donald E. Stephens.
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Who’s on first at Metra? Directors coming and going as transit reforms gelAug 12, 2026 6:06 pm - Multiple Metra directors signed off at their final board meeting Wednesday as turnover related to transit reform legislation starts materializing.
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District 214’s Theater Lab marks 10th season with revival of inaugural productionAug 12, 2026 5:59 pm - The Theater Lab celebrates its 10th anniversary by revisiting Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the production that launched the program in 2016. Running for six performances from Aug. 14-23, the production features a diverse cast mixing veteran performers and newcomers.
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Long Grove approves early childhood center, setting up showdown with Buffalo GroveAug 12, 2026 5:44 pm - Now that Long Grove trustees have given the Children’s Lighthouse early childhood learning center the green light, the question is whether Buffalo Grove will put a stop to it.