Steve Zalusky
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Palatine fast-tracking plans for Slade Street makeoverApr 21, 2026 4:12 pm - A key downtown Palatine street is on the fast track for a major overhaul this year. The village council Monday approved contracts to revamp Slade Street between Greeley Street and Plum Grove Road.
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Long Grove bridge hit again, at least 70th time since 2020Apr 20, 2026 6:45 pm - The Long Grove bridge was struck yet again, with the U-Haul truck getting wedged under the structure for an hour or two.
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Endeavor Health expanding mental health services at new Palatine locationApr 20, 2026 5:12 pm - Endeavor Health will be moving into a new facility in Palatine offering comprehensive outpatient mental health care.
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During intense flooding, Levee 37 proving effective at keeping the waters at bayApr 20, 2026 5:05 pm - For years, heavy rains along the Des Plaines River meant anxiety for residents in Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights and Wheeling. Since Levee 37 was built, however, flooded streets and sandbags reaching to the middle of River Road are just an unpleasant memory.
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Des Plaines River cresting, but flooding along Fox expected to worsenApr 19, 2026 6:39 pm - Residents in communities along the Des Plaines River should see floodwaters begin to recede Monday, but their counterparts living beside the Fox River may not be as fortunate.
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Is Illinois nearing finish line for statewide regulation of e-bikes?Apr 18, 2026 4:00 pm - As the weather warms, high-speed e-bikes, e-motos and other electric transportation devices are becoming more prevalent on suburban streets once again. And so are calls from communities for statewide regulation of the devices.
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‘Journey to a new normal’: GoFundMe campaign for Mount Prospect girl waging a comeback from devastating illnessApr 16, 2026 6:14 pm - What initially began with flu symptoms turned into a fight for life for 13-year-old Presley Grimpe of Mount Prospect.
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Mount Prospect residents outraged over land-use map proposed in Comprehensive PlanApr 15, 2026 5:52 pm - What began sedately as a discussion of Mount Prospect’s proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan Tuesday night turned into a venting session for downtown-area residents.
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Fundraiser underway to help surviving family of Schaumburg firefighter who died unexpectedlyApr 15, 2026 5:20 pm - Funds are being raised to help the family of a Schaumburg firefighter who died unexpectedly last week.
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Cereal Box Domino Challenge becoming serial event for Indian Grove, Hersey studentsApr 15, 2026 12:10 pm - The dominoes fell the right way as students from two school districts partnered to provide cereal for needy families this week.