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U-46 names Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning as Business Partner of the YearMar 12, 2026 4:03 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 named Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning (EPEL) its 2026 Business Partner of the Year.
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Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Mar 12, 2026 3:58 pm - Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.
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Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee
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Authorities: Libertyville man sent threatening letters to federal judgesMar 12, 2026 2:48 pm - A Libertyville man has been charged with two counts of mailing threatening letters to federal judges in Texas and Florida.
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Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threatsMar 12, 2026 2:46 pm - Illinois election officials and community leaders say they are confident the state is mostly insulated from the Trump administration’s aggressive moves and heated rhetoric on election administration as Illinois’ March 17 primary approaches.
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Group accuses Cook state’s attorney of turning ‘blind eye’ to ICE crimes, seeks special prosecutorMar 12, 2026 1:15 pm - Arguing that Cook County’s top prosecutor is “turning a blind eye” to illegal acts by federal immigration agents, a coalition of elected officials, attorneys and religious leaders is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the claims.
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Round Lake Beach couple pleads not guilty in the death of 8-year-old boyMar 12, 2026 12:34 pm - The Round Lake Beach couple charged with first-degree murder in the February death of 8-year-old Markell Pierce entered not guilty pleas Thursday in a Lake County courtroom.
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Former Addison school site being readied for redevelopmentMar 12, 2026 12:26 pm - Addison’s Old Mill School building, which operated as an elementary school from 1961 to 1982 and was then rented to nonprofit organizations, is being demolished to make room for a future housing development.
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Take a ride to check out these Bicycle Friendly CommunitiesMar 12, 2026 12:04 pm - The League of American Bicyclists recognized eight Chicago metro areas as Bicycle Friendly Communities, with Aurora, Batavia, Elmhurst and Niles achieving bronze status while Evanston maintained its silver ranking, the highest in the region.
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Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations