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Three watchdog agencies decry proposed $221 million Nicor Gas rate increaseMay 18, 2026 1:37 pm - A trio of consumer and environmental protection agencies Monday outlined their testimony to the Illinois Commerce Commission opposing Nicor’s proposed rate hike calculated at $221 million more to deliver natural gas to consumers.
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Addison Township to host community open house TuesdayMay 18, 2026 1:36 pm - Addison Township will host a community open house on Tuesday, May 19, to celebrate its updated facility and one year under the current administration and Township Supervisor Bobby Hernandez.
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Elmhurst District 205 appoints veteran educators to lead York High School during principal searchMay 18, 2026 1:21 pm - Elmhurst District 205 appointed Linda Yonke and Stephan Bild as co-interim principals of York Community High School for the 2026-27 school year while conducting a search for a permanent principal. Yonke previously served as York's principal from 1998-2004.
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Naperville District 203 students shine at 2026 INCubatoredu Pitch NightMay 18, 2026 1:00 pm - The 2026 INCubatoredu Pitch Night showcased 71 student-run startups from Naperville Central and North high schools, with six finalists competing for funding. Plant Pal won the grand championship for their plant care system, followed by Looped in second place and KALM in third.
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Street closures planned along Quentin Road in PalatineMay 18, 2026 12:30 pm - As part of Palatine’s 2026 Water Main Replacement Project, partial and full road closures at the side streets along Quentin Road will begin this week to accommodate the jacking pits for the new water main.
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Campton Hills eatery owner expands to 2nd restaurant in Carol Stream
May 18, 2026 12:26 pm - Luis Maldonado opened Ikal Y Sanse in Campton Hills last August. Earlier this month, Maldonado added a second restaurant, Barrio Taqueria and Cocina in Carol Stream.
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Top 2% of graduating seniors from U-46 recognized for academic excellenceMay 18, 2026 12:05 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 honored 45 graduating seniors representing the top 2% of their classes from five high schools during a special ceremony. These high-achieving students will attend prestigious universities including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Northwestern, and other top institutions.
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1 dead in rollover crash near Hampshire
May 18, 2026 11:59 am - A driver has died after a rollover crash near Hampshire.
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Students take the lead: Huntley High teens offer lessons on classroom engagementMay 18, 2026 11:15 am - Four Huntley High School students led a professional development session for teachers on April 24, sharing insights on classroom engagement gathered from their peers and demonstrating that true engagement occurs when learning connects to real life and students have a voice in the process.
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Cary school’s new program gives students tools for leadership skills
May 18, 2026 9:55 am - A Catholic school in Cary has launched a leadership program for middle schoolers based on the book "13 Things Strong Kids Do." Principal Nick Satterlee and music teacher Brett Fisher created the program to teach students practical leadership skills, with each grade focusing on different themes