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Polystyrene foam drop off in Lake ZurichMay 15, 2026 9:48 am - A drop off for expanded polystyrene, commonly referred to by the trademarked name Styrofoam, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at the rear lot of the American Legion hall, 51 Lions Drive in Lake Zurich.
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‘Something lasting’: Buffalo Grove developer has big plans for former Walgreens HQMay 14, 2026 7:02 pm - Buffalo Grove-based Shorewood Development Group, which has been changing the landscape in the village it calls home, now plans to make its mark across the border in Deerfield by redeveloping the former Walgreens headquarters.
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Supreme Court temporarily clears way for mail distribution of widely used abortion pill
May 14, 2026 6:16 pm - The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that patients can, for now, continue to access by mail the most commonly used abortion pill, handing anti-abortion advocates a defeat in their push to restrict medication abortion.
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Parent sues District 300 over student’s gender transitionMay 14, 2026 6:06 pm - Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 is being sued by a parent who claims her constitutional rights were violated when the district aided her child’s gender transition without parental involvement.
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Illinois Senate Democrats introduce bills to regulate AI
May 14, 2026 5:51 pm - With just two weeks left in the spring legislative session, Illinois Senate Democrats introduced an eight-bill package aimed at regulating some uses of artificial intelligence after a lack of federal action on the issue.
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Suspect arrested in $100k burglary of Antioch businessMay 14, 2026 5:48 pm - A 28-year-old Round Lake Beach man faces a trio of felony charges stemming from the theft of more than $100,000 in cash from an Antioch business late last year.
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Xi tells US CEOs on Trump visit that China will open up more
May 14, 2026 5:46 pm - Xi Jinping signaled China is moving toward greater openness, striking an upbeat note during his meeting with US business leaders accompanying Donald Trump as the two presidents wrapped up morning talks that featured more divisive issues like trade and Taiwan.
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Water tower instills community pride in unincorporated areaMay 14, 2026 5:45 pm - The new Gages Lake water tower started as a contentious utility project but became a community rallying point.
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District 128 school board president retires effective immediatelyMay 14, 2026 5:42 pm - Another big name is out of the picture at Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 with the announced retirement of school board President Jim Batson.
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Island Lake man wins $1 million from $50 scratch-off lottery ticket
May 14, 2026 5:36 pm - An Island Lake man has won the grand prize of an Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket.