Local
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Free craft kits available at Fremont Public Library in MundeleinMay 20, 2026 2:36 pm - Free craft kits for adults will be available Friday at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein.
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Wheeling Park District releases new images of planned aquatic centerMay 19, 2026 11:16 am - Wheeling Park District officials have released new artwork of the features planned for a $30 million water park.
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Des Plaines launches survey for sustainability planMay 18, 2026 4:40 pm - Des Plaines officials want your help updating the city’s sustainability plan.
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Candlelight vigil, motorcycle parade for POW/MIA awareness May 23-24May 13, 2026 12:50 pm - Illinois Rolling Thunder chapters will host a candlelight vigil at Fort Sheridan as well as the Rolling Thunder XXXVIII Demonstration Parade for POW/MIA accountability on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, respectively.
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Safety first: Kids can learn biking skills at various events in the suburbsMay 13, 2026 11:34 am - With May as National Bike Month, it’s not surprising how many suburban biking events are already scheduled. What’s surprising is the number of events dedicated to youth safety skills.
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Palatine fire station closing for renovationsMay 11, 2026 11:39 am - Palatine Fire Department Station 85, 39 E Colfax St., will be closed for approximately three months beginning this week to undergo renovations.
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This one is for mom: Mother’s Day 5K draws 2,500 to BarringtonMay 10, 2026 4:35 pm - For many moms, the ideal Mother’s Day begins with a couple extra hours sleep followed by breakfast in bed. Some of the other moms, though, were up and running - literally - early Sunday morning for the annual Barrington Mother's Day 5K.
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Fire that injured 15 in Des Plaines still under investigationMay 07, 2026 12:25 pm - The cause of an explosion and fire at a Des Plaines apartment building remained under investigation Thursday.
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South Barrington launching new emergency alert systemMay 05, 2026 10:40 am - South Barrington will launch a new electronic emergency alert system June 1.
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Des Plaines finalizes deal to buy former Methodist campgroundMay 04, 2026 8:13 pm - The Des Plaines City Council on Monday agreed to spend $4 million to purchase most of a historic but flood-prone campground.