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‘More and more vibrant’: New shop brings event space, French style to downtown WheatonMay 20, 2026 9:23 am - Fran Rouse has opened a second Stonehouse store in Wheaton — this one in downtown with a dedicated event space, an outdoor cafe setup and the same air of hospitality that defines her first shop.
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District 203 wants to put the brakes on rideshares during school hoursMay 20, 2026 9:19 am - With teen rideshare services becoming more popular, Naperville Unit District 203 wants to put some guardrails in place for students.
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Starting with the Obama Presidential Center opening, Chicago and suburban museums unveil ambitious summer exhibitionsMay 20, 2026 6:30 am - The biggest cultural event in the Chicago area this year promises to be the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in June. But other suburban and Chicago museums have significant exhibitions planned too.
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Mayoral tiebreaker propels Mount Prospect pedestrian bridge forwardMay 19, 2026 9:44 pm - The pedestrian bridge linking Meadows and Melas parks cleared its final hurdle Tuesday, with the Mount Prospect village board approving a construction contract.
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US Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in another victory for TrumpMay 19, 2026 7:51 pm - HEBRON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Republican House primary Tuesday in another test of President Donald Trump’s power over his party after he ha...
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Remaining ‘Broadview Six’ protesters set for rare federal misdemeanor trial next week
May 19, 2026 6:42 pm - Prosecutors are set to try the remaining “Broadview Six” immigration protesters in a rare federal misdemeanor trial next week, after a lengthy pretrial conference this week ironed out final details right down to the configuration of defense tables in the courtroom.
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Backpacker, accountant, ‘civil right’ member: New GOP chair steps up to lead fractious teamMay 19, 2026 6:40 pm - CPA Bob Grogan’s resume includes walking precincts, serving on the powerful Republican State Central Committee and DuPage County auditor. His latest job is herding elephants as the new Illinois Republican Party chair, the third in five years.
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On The Border permanently closes in Algonquin 1 year after bankruptcy filing
May 19, 2026 5:32 pm - The Tex-Mex chain restaurant On The Border in Algonquin permanently closed one year after filing for bankruptcy.
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Arlington Heights mayor promises public input on Bears project — after vote in SpringfieldMay 19, 2026 5:06 pm - Arlington Heights residents demanded greater transparency from village officials about the Bears’ proposed stadium development at the former Arlington Park site.
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Trial begins in murder of Aurora woman missing nearly 18 yearsMay 19, 2026 5:02 pm - A trial began Tuesday in the murder of an Aurora woman, who was missing for almost 18 years before her skull was found at a construction site.