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Veteran Wheeling police officer dies at law enforcement conferenceApr 17, 2025 11:05 am - Wheeling police Cmdr. Jim Borchardt died Wednesday after apparently experiencing a medical emergency.
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Elk Grove fire department earns high marksApr 17, 2025 10:38 am - The Elk Grove Village Fire Department has earned Accredited Agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for the second time, village officials announced.
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Mundelein budget includes cash for road repairs, LED streetlightsApr 16, 2025 1:39 pm - Mundelein’s newly approved $77 million annual budget includes cash for street repairs and the installation of more LED streetlights, among other projects.
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Mundelein water bills going upApr 15, 2025 10:40 am - Mundelein residents soon will pay more for water and sewer service.
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Hydrant flushing begins this week in Lake ZurichApr 14, 2025 12:50 pm - Lake Zurich’s annual flushing of fire hydrants to remove sediment begins this week and runs through May 2, weather permitting. Residents are advised to use caution when ...
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25,000 daffodils expected to bloom in St. Charles this year
Apr 14, 2025 11:54 am - The St. Charles Park District and The River Corridor Foundation will meet next week to celebrate five years of collaboration and 25,000 daffodil blooms in Mount St. Mary Park.
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From mayor to musician? Hayes made honorary member of Arlington Heights bandApr 13, 2025 5:58 pm - Over his nearly 12 years as mayor, Tom Hayes has been an ardent supporter of the Arlington Heights Community Concert Band — attending nearly all its concerts, addressing ...
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Uncovering the secrets of Geneva’s Fabyan Estate … and its leaky pondApr 11, 2025 5:00 am - The Fabyan Estate in Geneva faces environmental and preservation challenges, including a leaky pond in the Japanese Garden and deteriorating artifacts in the Fabyan Villa Museum.
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Lake Barrington village hall reopens after renovationsApr 10, 2025 2:49 pm - Closed for renovations since January, Lake Barrington’s village hall finally has reopened to the public.
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Schaumburg Library to celebrate pop culture locally with its own Comic Con April 26Apr 09, 2025 2:42 pm - The Schaumburg Township District Library will hold its own local Comic Con from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at its Central Library, 130 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.