News
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Harry Potter experience brings touch of magic to the suburbsOct 03, 2025 4:28 pm - Nestled in a wooded area amid cornfields and camping grounds in western Lake County, a magical path entices eager young wizards and witches, and muggles alike to immerse themselves in the mythical world of Harry Potter.
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U-46 students introduced to careers and academic paths at Explore 2025Oct 03, 2025 4:27 pm - More than 2,000 eighth graders had the chance to explore their future educational and career opportunities on Thursday during an expo at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Des Plaines set to buy long-closed downtown restaurant building for $1.1 millionOct 03, 2025 4:23 pm - Des Plaines is slated to spend $1.1 million for a long-vacant restaurant building in the downtown area.
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Des Plaines cops to be honored for lifesaving efforts, valorOct 03, 2025 2:38 pm - Nine Des Plaines police officers on Monday are set to receive awards for lifesaving efforts during five separate emergencies.
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Aurora man sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2023 stabbingOct 03, 2025 1:23 pm - Duka M. Smith of Aurora was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday for a 2023 stabbing.
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North Aurora police cleared in death of man in custodyOct 03, 2025 1:07 pm - A man who died in North Aurora police custody did so because of heart disease, exacerbated by cocaine intoxication, and officers did nothing wrong, the Kane County state’s attorney says.
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Municipal flag with new design soon to fly in WheelingOct 03, 2025 1:06 pm - A redesigned municipal flag soon will fly at Wheeling village hall and elsewhere in town.
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Four ECC students receive full-ride scholarships as Seigle ScholarsOct 03, 2025 12:17 pm - Four Elgin Community College students have been selected as the second cohort of Seigle Scholars, receiving full scholarships that cover tuition, fees and books.
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Find your new best buddy at ‘The Road Home’ adoption event Saturday in ElginOct 03, 2025 12:10 pm - The road home for hundreds of adoptable puppies, dogs and kittens will run through Elgin Saturday.
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South Elgin man not guilty by reason of insanity of murdering his motherOct 03, 2025 10:43 am - A South Elgin man who stabbed his mother to death in 2023 has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of first-degree murder.