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Maine West Theatre to stage ‘Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood’Oct 08, 2026 9:18 pm - On Oct. 15-17, Maine West High School Theatre presents “Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood,” featuring a fresh retelling that shifts focus to Marian as the clever protagonist.
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Kane County arrests man on cocaine, meth, fentanyl delivery chargesOct 08, 2026 5:22 pm - A Minnesota man has been arrested in Kane County on charges of dealing drugs, including cocaine and fentanyl.
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Two facing gun charges in AuroraOct 08, 2026 5:03 pm - Aurora police announced Thursday that they charged two gang members with gun crimes.
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Campton Hills police, parks group plan spooky partyOct 08, 2026 3:42 pm - The Campton Hills Police Department and the Campton Township Parks and Open Space organization are having “Boo After Dark” from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Corron Farm, 7N761 Corron Road.
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Cary man, twice convicted of attempted murder, pleads guilty to 6th DUIOct 08, 2026 1:57 pm - A Cary man whose criminal history includes two attempted murder convictions now faces decades in prison after his sixth driving under the influence conviction.
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Gourd-geous: Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to The Morton ArboretumOct 08, 2026 1:47 pm - The Morton Arboretum’s 16th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch returns Friday, Oct. 9 with over 9,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins and other handcrafted fall pieces from local and national 18 artists. The event runs through the weekend.
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Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year
Oct 08, 2026 1:23 pm - The state’s annual wagering report shows tax revenues from casinos, sports gambling, slot machines and the lottery exceeded $2.7 billion, a 19% increase over the previous fiscal year. Sports wagering has been driven by high-risk, high-reward parlay bets. The data shows that bettors in Illinois lost over $875 million on parlay bets alone, accounting for over 60% of total losses.
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Bartlett approves gas station with marijuana dispensary, coffee shop as additional tenants at former CVSOct 08, 2026 1:12 pm - Despite concerns from neighboring businesses about increased traffic, Bartlett trustees have agreed to allow a former CVS pharmacy to be converted into a Lindy’s gas station, with a marijuana dispensary and coffee shop as additional tenants.
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Man charged in June attack on woman near Lake ArlingtonOct 08, 2026 12:15 pm - A 36-year-old man has been charged in an attack on an 18-year-old woman this summer near Lake Arlington in Arlington Heights, authorities said Thursday.
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Pritzker declares Illinois a diesel disaster area, but fuel retailers are wary