Local
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School psychologist named assistant principal at Central ElementaryMay 26, 2026 1:33 pm - Veteran Des Plaines School District 62 psychologist Shannon Oklepek has been named assistant principal at Central Elementary School.
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Woman’s body found after apartment fire in Des PlainesMay 22, 2026 10:01 am - A woman was found dead following an apartment fire in Des Plaines early Friday.
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Why Arlington Heights Fire Department will start charging for repeated assist callsMay 21, 2026 6:40 pm - The Arlington Heights Fire Department will begin charging fees for frequent non-emergency requests for so-called lift assists from nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and residents.
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Game lovers unite at Des Plaines Public LibraryMay 21, 2026 2:25 pm - The Des Plaines Public Library will host an event for board game lovers in June.
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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.