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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.
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Lake County forest preserves to spend $30 million to buy more landAug 12, 2026 5:30 pm - Lake County forest preserve holdings are primed to expand with the approval Wednesday of a not-to-exceed $35 million bond issue to be used mostly for land purchase.
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College of DuPage to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11Aug 12, 2026 4:39 pm - College of DuPage will hold a commemorative ceremony on Sept. 11 to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, featuring speeches, a ceremonial procession, and the placement of flowers at the college's World Trade Center steel beam display.
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Hanover Park man charged with attempting to rob Uber driver at gunpointAug 12, 2026 4:36 pm - A Hanover Park man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he attempted to rob an Uber driver at gunpoint.
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Schaumburg signs 3-year contract with police union retroactive to May 2025Aug 12, 2026 3:54 pm - Schaumburg trustees Tuesday approved a new three-year contract with the union representing the village’s police officers that is retroactive to May 2025.
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ICE agent pleads guilty to battering a protester at suburban gas station
Aug 12, 2026 3:25 pm - An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Wednesday pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of battery for throwing a protester to the ground while he filmed the agent on his phone.
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Lee Street in Des Plaines closing for railroad workAug 12, 2026 3:13 pm - A stretch of Lee Street in downtown Des Plaines will be shut down to traffic starting Monday morning for railroad track and pavement repairs.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month’s end
Aug 12, 2026 3:12 pm - WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave at month’s end, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Le...
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Lisle data center faces renewed scrutiny over diesel generators and ongoing constructionAug 12, 2026 3:10 pm - A Lisle data center is once again under scrutiny for ongoing construction work. Neighboring residents raised questions last week after noticing several diesel generators running at the CSquare facility.
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Artist chosen for new mural in downtown Des PlainesAug 12, 2026 2:45 pm - An artist whose work is on display throughout the Chicago area has been selected to paint Des Plaines’ latest public mural.