Local
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Frontier Days hits the big Five-Oh, and it’s as lively as everJun 29, 2026 11:29 am - A little more than five decades ago, a group of Arlington Heights residents gathered to create an event they hoped would bring their community together in celebration of the United States’ Bicentennial. Fifty years later, that special celebration to mark the nation’s 200th birthday lives on as one of the suburbs’ biggest and most beloved festivals — Frontier Days.
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Mundelein officials announce death in ‘police department family’Jun 29, 2026 10:51 am - Mundelein officials have announced the off-duty death of “a member of the Mundelein Police Department family” but aren’t providing additional details.
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Two fireworks shows to light up Mount Prospect Lions Club’s Fourth of July festivalJun 29, 2026 10:27 am - For those who love fireworks, the Mount Prospect Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July festival is a natural choice. The festival offers two nights of fireworks, on both Wednesday, July 1, and Saturday, July 4.
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Des Plaines blood drive set for July 22Jun 29, 2026 9:24 am - Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy is partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois for a community blood drive event next month in Des Plaines.
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Palatine taking nominations for Hometown Pride AwardsJun 29, 2026 9:23 am - Palatine's Beautification Commission is accepting nominations for the 2026 Hometown Pride Awards that recognize properties with attractive landscaping and exceptional curb appeal.
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Dispose of household chemical waste July 18 in Lake ZurichJun 29, 2026 9:23 am - The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will host a mobile household chemical waste event on Saturday, July 18, in Lake Zurich.
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Sharing art ‘in a different kind of way’: Little galleries coming to MundeleinJun 28, 2026 8:45 pm - Mundelein’s reputation as a community that values art soon will get a boost from public boxes containing paintings and other objets d’art for visitors to enjoy.
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A ‘unique antique’: Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208 honors 99-year-old World War II veteranJun 25, 2026 9:43 am - World War II veteran Clarence Placek celebrated his 99th birthday at American Legion Post 208 in Arlington Heights surrounded by family, friends and the mayor.
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Geneva’s Little Owl, Old Towne Pub sites face setback as restaurant plans fall throughJun 25, 2026 9:22 am - A Geneva restaurateur’s plans to open two restaurants in the city’s empty Little Owl and Old Towne Pub sites have stalled, with work stopping and "For Lease" signs returning to both buildings after initial renovation progress.
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Mundelein water service to be interrupted Wednesday and ThursdayJun 23, 2026 12:54 pm - Mundelein’s usual potable water supply will be temporarily interrupted Wednesday and Thursday because of scheduled system maintenance.