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No injuries in St. Charles apartment fireMay 16, 2025 8:09 pm - St. Charles Fire Department officials said they were called to an apartment fire in the 1300 block of Brook St. at 5:55 p.m., according to a news release. One crew was ab...
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Drivers urged to stay off roads in Illinois amid dust stormsMay 16, 2025 7:04 pm - Illinois officials are urging people not to travel amid dust storm warnings across parts of the state, including much of the Chicago area.
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‘We need Democrats who won’t flinch’: Biss joins growing roster for Schakowsky’s seatMay 16, 2025 5:51 pm - Crowded field emerges in race to replace retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois' sprawling 9th Congressional District spanning Cook, Lake and McHenry counties.
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Long Grove Chocolate Fest celebrates 25th yearMay 16, 2025 5:33 pm - Chocolate-covered strawberries, bananas and cheesecake are just some of the delicacies available during the 25th annual Chocolate Fest starting Friday in downtown Long Grove.
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Naperville Salute canceled this year, but hopes to be back in 2026May 16, 2025 5:16 pm - Increasing costs have prompted the cancellation of this year’s Naperville Salute festival. The three-day event, which honors military and first responders, would have been held the last weekend of June at Rotary Hill.
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2 charged in armed robbery of postal worker, theft of checks worth more than $500,000May 16, 2025 4:57 pm - One man is charged with robbing a postal carrier, and he and another man also are accused of stealing checks worth more than $500,000 from mail-collection boxes in Hinsdale and Oak Brook.
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‘Vivid Creatures’ exhibition inspires connection to nature at Morton ArboretumMay 16, 2025 4:36 pm - The Morton Arboretum’s new “Vivid Creatures” sculpture exhibit brings colorful, playful — and large — creatures all the way from Portland, Oregon.
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Lombard board appoints new District 2 trusteeMay 16, 2025 4:35 pm - A 16-year Lombard resident with a professional background in health care has been appointed a village trustee.
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Mason running to succeed Morrison as Cook County Board’s 15th District commissionerMay 16, 2025 3:50 pm - Ted Mason, the Democratic Committeeman of Elk Grove Township and chief of staff for 15th District Cook County Board Commissioner Kevin Morrison, has announced his candidacy to succeed Morrison next year.
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West Chicago mayor sues council over his ability to replace administrator, attorneyMay 16, 2025 3:24 pm - West Chicago Mayor Daniel Bovey is suing the city council, city administrator and city attorney over whether the administrator and attorney still legally work for the city.