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Kane County Fair opens Wednesday — all you need to know
Jul 15, 2025 11:33 am - The Kane County Fair will kick off its 156th year at 3 p.m. Wednesday with 4-H animals, fair food and carnival rides.
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Chaperone policy reinstated at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor ChicagoJul 15, 2025 10:34 am - A chaperone policy is being reactivated beginning Thursday at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee.
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Motorcyclist killed in weekend crash identified as Grayslake manJul 15, 2025 9:29 am - A motorcyclist who died from injuries as a result of a crash early Saturday in an unincorporated area near Gurnee has been identified as Andrew Ryan, 27, of Grayslake.
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Downers Grove Library Board turns first page in search for new executive director
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Rosemont hotel reopens after $30 million makeoverJul 15, 2025 6:43 am - The Hyatt Centric Chicago O’Hare is now open after a renovation worth more than $30 million. The hotel has 206 remodeled rooms, event space for 500, and a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant.
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Why the races to succeed Krishnamoorthi, Schakowsky in Congress are packedJul 15, 2025 6:42 am - The announcements that Democratic U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Jan Schakowsky would not run for reelection to their suburban districts created a deluge of hopefuls seeking to succeed them in 2026.
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More elderly Americans are choking to death. Are these devices the answer?
Jul 15, 2025 6:41 am - Each year, choking claims the lives of more than 4,100 Americans who are 65 or older. It's the most vulnerable age group, accounting for about three-quarters of U.S. choking deaths, according to federal health statistics.
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Police: Chicago man concealed handgun near Palatine apartmentsJul 15, 2025 6:39 am - A Chicago man is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday after Palatine police took him into custody on outstanding warrants and weapons charges.
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Nearly $200 million Mundelein High School improvement plan underwayJul 14, 2025 9:36 pm - Construction is in high gear on the Mundelein High School campus, with one project near completion and groundwork for eight new classrooms and associated spaces moving along.
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A wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for daysJul 14, 2025 8:57 pm - A wildfire that tore through a historic Grand Canyon lodge and raged out of control Monday had been allowed to burn for days before erupting over the weekend, raising scr...