Steve Zalusky
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Bill named after Barrington girl struck by train would require pedestrian safety gates near schoolsJan 22, 2026 2:18 pm - As the two-year anniversary of 17-year-old Marin Lacson’s death at a Barrington railway crossing, a House bill named in her honor would mandate pedestrian safety gates at crossings near schools.
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Palatine man sentenced to 27 years in fatal shooting of girlfriendJan 21, 2026 5:37 pm - A Palatine man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty to the fatal shooting of his girlfriend more than a year ago.
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‘A no-brainer’: Buffalo Grove approves 33-home development at former Schwaben Center siteJan 21, 2026 4:21 pm - Buffalo Grove trustees this week unanimously approved a major residential development that will transform the former Schwaben Center property into a 33-home community called Highbury Club.
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Lions Park students team up to spread message of empowermentJan 21, 2026 11:24 am - A new club at Lions Park Elementary School in Mount Prospect is providing a fertile ground for ideas, among them creating a community garden.
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Palatine pausing Street Fest this summerJan 20, 2026 5:12 pm - Palatine officials announced this week the annual Street Fest will not be held this summer, due to upcoming improvements in the downtown. In its place, though, will be two summer food truck events.
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From barber’s chair to fire chief: Cavello left mark on suburban fire servicesJan 20, 2026 3:22 pm - Edward Cavello Sr., who served as fire chief in Mount Prospect, followed by a short stint as chief in Hoffman Estates, died Friday at age 83.
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Mount Prospect forging ahead with sustainability initiativesJan 19, 2026 4:20 pm - Mount Prospect is making progress on the sustainability goals it established in 2023, officials said.
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District 15 plans to choose next superintendent Feb. 9Jan 19, 2026 10:02 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board members hope to hire the district’s next superintendent at their Feb. 9 meeting.
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‘Taking money and throwing it into a fire pit’: School districts struggling with property tax distribution delaysJan 15, 2026 7:45 pm - Several suburban school superintendents told the Cook County Board Thursday their districts are hurting financially because of delays in receiving revenue from property tax collections.
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Ruling on new trial for Marni Yang set for MayJan 14, 2026 2:40 pm - A Lake County judge has set a May 15 date for a ruling on whether convicted murderer Marni Yang will receive a new trial.