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Judge issues no-contact order for Round Lake Beach couple charged in 8-year-old’s deathFeb 20, 2026 12:57 pm - A Round Lake Beach woman and her boyfriend charged with the death of her 8-year-old son may not have any contact with their other children, including children who did not live in their home, a Lake County judge ordered Friday.
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Tickets available for trivia fundraiser in Des PlainesFeb 20, 2026 12:42 pm - A nonprofit group will hold a trivia contest to benefit Des Plaines School District 62.
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Work on Wheeling’s new aquatic center will start in MarchFeb 20, 2026 11:39 am - The Wheeling Park District’s long-developing plan to build a new aquatic center will cost $29.5 million, officials revealed.
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Sheriff: Pedestrian hit by car near Downers Grove, critically injuredFeb 20, 2026 11:39 am - A pedestrian was critically hurt after being hit by a vehicle in an unincorporated area of Downers Grove, authorities said.
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Lewis University to keep Oak Brook campus closed until March 14Feb 20, 2026 11:09 am - Lewis University plans to keep its Oak Brook campus closed through March 14, due to U.S. Immigrations and Custom Enforcement moving in to the building.
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10 people displaced after townhouse fire kills pets near Villa ParkFeb 20, 2026 10:49 am - Ten people were displaced and the family’s dog and cat were killed in an early Friday morning townhouse fire near Villa Park.
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Police: False threat against Wheaton school considered ‘swatting’ callFeb 20, 2026 10:32 am - Wheaton police are investigating an apparent "swatting" call that brought a law enforcement presence to Wheaton North High School Friday.
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‘Looking for a break’: Art, education exhibition features beauty of Lake Michigan shorelineFeb 20, 2026 9:25 am - Aside from showcasing the serenity of natural beauty, there is another reason behind an upcoming exhibition at the Robert T. Wright Gallery of Art at the College of Lake County in Grayslake.
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Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53
Feb 19, 2026 9:17 pm - Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.
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6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on trip