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With money to plan greenway, what’s next for defunct Route 53 extension — and should IDOT get paid?Jun 23, 2024 4:42 pm - As environmentalists and residents welcome a greenway on $54 million of land IDOT bought to extend Route 53, some caution against a “willy-nilly” giveaway.
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Naperville firefighters extinguish blaze at condo complexJun 23, 2024 11:37 am - Naperville firefighters battled a blaze early Sunday morning at the Winchester Place Condominium complex on the city’s southwest side, authorities said.
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Buckingham Fountain closed after vandals dye water red, pro-Palestinian graffiti found
Jun 23, 2024 11:34 am - Buckingham Fountain in Chicago is closed after an apparent act of vandalism in which the water was dyed red and pro-Palestinian graffiti was found.
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Naperville man charged with sex assault at DuPage Co. Crisis CenterJun 23, 2024 11:32 am - A 34-year-old Naperville man was ordered detained Saturday after his arrest on accusations he sexually assaulted a woman at the DuPage County Crisis Center in Wheaton.
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Algonquin approves plan for 249-home subdivisionJun 23, 2024 10:01 am - A subdivision with 99 single-family homes and 150 townhouses near Westfield Community School is moving forward in Algonquin.
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State highway shootings decline as critics sue over ‘dragnet surveillance’
Jun 23, 2024 7:59 am - Illinois State Police say an automated license plate reader program has helped the agency identify witnesses or suspects in 82 percent of highway shooting cases this year, including all eight that resulted in a death.
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Climbing wall a highlight of Abilities ExpoJun 23, 2024 7:13 am - An adaptive climbing wall was among the highlights of the three-day Abilities Expo at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center this weekend.
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Abilities Expo coming to Schaumburg this weekendJun 23, 2024 7:12 am - The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center hosts the Abilities Expo this weekend, a free event offering people with disabilities, their families, caregivers and others a chance to discover the latest products and information to serve their needs.
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How you can donate blood in WheelingJun 23, 2024 7:11 am - You can donate blood July 3 at Wheeling village hall, 2 Community Blvd. A blood drive is scheduled to run from 1 to 5 p.m. in the boardroom on the second floor. To schedu...
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Good News Sunday: Summer program brings early learning opportunities to Elgin-area familiesJun 23, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday, we recap stories about an early learning summer program for Elgin-area kids, koalas coming to Brookfield Zoo Chicago for the first time, and the Abilities Expo highlighting products and services aimed at increasing accessibility.