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Ex-Batavia alderman sentenced on drug chargeMay 30, 2026 2:38 pm - A former Batavia alderman has been sentenced to probation for methamphetamine possession.
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Kids interact with reptiles and more at Des Plaines Family Day at Lake ParkMay 30, 2026 1:57 pm - Des Plaines Park District’s Family Day lived up to its name Saturday as families gathered at Lake Park for live entertainment, inflatables, food trucks, paddle boats, kayaking, sailing on the lake and golfing.
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Crafted with Pride Returns to Wolfden Brewing June 7May 30, 2026 12:00 pm - Streetz Artz Alliance hosts Crafted with Pride, a free outdoor artisan market celebrating Pride Month, at Wolfden Brewing Company in Bloomingdale on Sunday, June 7, featuring local artists, makers, and small businesses selling handmade goods and original art.
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The doctor dilemma: Patients face tough choice as more suburban physicians make the switch to concierge medicineMay 30, 2026 11:45 am - With a growing number of doctors looking to scale back so they can practice medicine the way they want, some patients are being left to find new physicians or make the switch to concierge medicine with their doctor.
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He’s heating up: Elgin native’s garage-born hot sauce biz is on fire after big contest winMay 30, 2026 11:00 am - Elgin native David Heatley launched Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm hot sauces during the pandemic. He recently took top honors at the NYC Hot Sauce Expo, winning best in show from a field of about 5,000 sauces.
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Road worker killed when hit by car on I-294May 30, 2026 10:33 am - A tollway maintenance worker was killed Saturday morning, and two others were injured, when they were hit by a vehicle on the Tri-State Tollway.
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O’Donnell: Buoyant Sox, confusing Cubs two teams passing in a murky May weekendMay 30, 2026 10:20 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the resurgent White Sox and struggling Cubs.
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Fox River Arts Ramble returns June 6 with art demos and live musicMay 29, 2026 9:45 pm - The Fox River Arts Ramble returns Saturday, June 6, as a free one-day event where attendees visit various art locations in St. Charles and Geneva to view displays and meet artists.
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Forest preserve commissioners to consider impact of new runway on Waukegan SavannaMay 29, 2026 7:52 pm - The process to secure approvals for a new runway at Waukegan National Airport continues Monday as Lake County forest preserve commissioners consider a resolution finding the project will not adversely impact the adjoining Waukegan Savanna.
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Lisle board mulls zoning revision amid concerns over data centersMay 29, 2026 5:57 pm - Lisle officials are poised to add another hurdle for data center developers to clear if they want to build one on an industrially zoned property in town.