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Suspects in attack outside Des Plaines mosque not detainedSep 02, 2026 5:18 pm - A Cook County judge did not detain three men charged in connection with an attack last week outside a Des Plaines mosque, but ordered all three to surrender their firearms to authorities.
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Data center moratorium set to advance in Lake CountySep 02, 2026 4:52 pm - Imposing a temporary moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Lake County has reached the final step and is boosted with an enthusiastic recommendation to proceed.
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RTA chief announces retirement amid launch of new transit agencySep 02, 2026 4:42 pm - The decision comes with “total confidence in where this agency is headed,” RTA chief Leanne Redden said. Her last day is yet to be determined.
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Teamsters end 16-day strike against Cook County forest preserveSep 02, 2026 4:37 pm - A 16-day strike by more than 200 Forest Preserves of Cook County workers ended Wednesday, as members of Teamsters Local 700 voted to ratify a contract offer.
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Illinois hospitals to lose billions through Medicaid policy change, study finds
Sep 02, 2026 4:07 pm - Illinois hospitals stand to lose upwards of $4 billion in revenue over the next several years due to impending changes in Medicaid rules that limit states’ ability to direct higher reimbursement payments to facilities that serve the most vulnerable populations.
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‘We believe she’s still there’: Family searches for Bartlett woman missing in devastating Nepal floodSep 02, 2026 3:57 pm - Family members have been in Kathmandu since Monday for just the start of their quest to find a Bartlett woman who went missing in last week’s massive flood in Nepal.
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PADS of Elgin sets new course after federal funding loss, asks for continued community supportSep 02, 2026 3:43 pm - A year after tackling a budget crisis that threatened to shut its doors, PADS of Elgin is asking the community to continue supporting its mission and “build something stronger.”
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Naperville’s Scott Elementary gives its ‘king’ a superhero’s welcome
Sep 02, 2026 3:18 pm - Scott Elementary School in Naperville welcomed back head custodian Dean Baki, who returned to work for the first time Tuesday after suffering a severe medical emergency in February.
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Donated art now on display at East Dundee’s downtown Depot
Sep 02, 2026 3:13 pm - MaryKay Harvey shares her love of art through her work on the East Dundee Arts Council. Now, she’s sharing one of her pieces with the community as well.
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Naperville City Council bans retail sale of kratom products
Sep 02, 2026 3:12 pm - The Naperville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to ban the retail sale of kratom products in the city, adding its name to the list of communities in Illinois that have imposed local restrictions on the drug.