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Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein commission
Mar 02, 2026 6:48 pm - State lawmakers are calling for an independent commission to investigate Illinois-linked crimes connected to international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
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Newcomer, experienced write-in candidate square off in Lake County District 17Mar 02, 2026 6:19 pm - The Republican primary contest to represent District 17 on the Lake County Board comes with a twist for voters as newcomer Joe Salvi faces a write-in challenge from Eleanor Sweet McDonnell, North Barrington village president since 2019.
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Early voting kicks into high gear as more polls open across the suburbsMar 02, 2026 6:13 pm - The primary election is still a couple of weeks away, but those looking to put campaign season in their rear-view mirrors until fall hit the polls Monday as widespread early voting opened across the suburbs.
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With disciplinary hearing looming, suspended Elgin police officer granted disability by pension boardMar 02, 2026 5:28 pm - An Elgin police officer on administrative leave and set to face a disciplinary hearing has qualified for a disability pension that he applied for on the day of his suspension.
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Fox River Grove man charged with exploitation, solicitation of two minorsMar 02, 2026 5:12 pm - A Fox River Grove man is facing charges of solicitation and sexual exploitation after being accused of illicitly engaging with two minors on social media.
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Melania Trump presides at U.N. Security Council meeting on children in conflict as U.S. attacks Iran
Mar 02, 2026 5:02 pm - U.S. first lady Melania Trump presided over a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday focusing on children in conflict, one of her signature issues, and acknowledged she was doing so in “challenging times” as the United States has joined Israel in attacking Iran.
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DuPage clerk to ICE: Stay away from polling placesMar 02, 2026 4:58 pm - DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek made it clear Monday that federal immigration agents are not welcome at polling places.
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Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
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Mix of housing, commercial targeted for Mount Prospect’s Lake Center PlazaMar 02, 2026 4:16 pm - The recent winner of a business award from Mount Prospect’s Economic Development Commission is hoping to win approval for a five-story, mixed-use building at Lake Center Plaza on the village’s south side.
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Greg Abel praises Warren Buffett and promises Berkshire Hathaway won’t retreat from investing