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Second bomb threat at St. Charles conference center where Texas Democrats stayedAug 08, 2025 12:05 pm - A second bomb threat was called in to the Q Center in St. Charles, police reported Friday morning.
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Authorities: Man was selling stolen ovens, dryers and had homemade explosivesAug 08, 2025 11:26 am - A Barrington-area man who Lake County authorities say was selling stolen appliances online and who had home-made explosives at his residence faces theft, explosives charges.
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Des Plaines District 62 board to honor teacher who diedAug 08, 2025 11:10 am - A Des Plaines District 62 teacher who died last month will be memorialized during Monday’s board meeting.
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Bensenville Police Chief Schulze appointed as village managerAug 08, 2025 10:58 am - Bensenville trustees unanimously voted to appoint Dan Schulze as village manager during their July 29 board meeting.
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New Hollywood Casino in Joliet showcased as entertainment destination beyond gambling
Aug 08, 2025 9:24 am - Hollywood Casino provided what amounted to a food tour of its new Joliet casino on Thursday, just days before the center is set to open to the public.
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These Illinois licensing facilities will offer expanded Saturday hours
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‘Isn’t just a prank’: Destructive social media trend arrives at suburbs’ doorstepAug 08, 2025 4:45 am - The latest social media trend that has young people engaging in dangerous behavior is the “door kick challenge.“ It’s like ding-dong-ditch, but instead of ringing the bell and running away these perps are trying to kick down the door.
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GPS Parent Series hosts webinar on helping kids develop time management skillsAug 07, 2025 10:40 pm - The upcoming GPS Parent Series on Aug. 21 will feature "Start the Year with Organizational Skills for School Success," featuring authors Kristen Jacobsen and Sarah Ward.
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Speakers give pros, cons against Nicor gas price increase requestAug 07, 2025 9:31 pm - People Thursday spoke for and against Nicor’s proposed $316 million natural gas rate increase, at a hearing in Elgin.
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Lake County man gets 7 years for trying to sell illegal gunsAug 07, 2025 8:05 pm - A Lake County man on Thursday was sentenced to seven years in prison for trying to sell illegal firearms, some of which were stolen.