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Pediatric doctors seek greater education for those riding electronic bikes, scootersApr 05, 2026 8:10 pm - As the weather warms, electronic bicycles and scooters also return to suburban neighborhoods, and should be used appropriately to avoid injury.
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Buffalo Grove looks ahead to 2050 in its comprehensive plan draftApr 05, 2026 5:50 pm - Buffalo Grove trustees will look at the draft of the village’s new comprehensive plan Monday night.The 2050 vision embraces walkability, open and green spaces, a mix of development and central gathering places, as well as aging-in-place and environmental sustainability.
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Autopsy scheduled for 81-year-old woman whose decomposing body was found in Vernon Hills homeApr 05, 2026 4:48 pm - An autopsy is scheduled for Monday in the death of an 81-year-old woman whose decomposing body was found inside a Vernon Hills home Friday and whose 50-year-old son barricaded himself within the home, Vernon Hills police said.
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Mount Prospect manufactured home fire believed accidentalApr 05, 2026 2:19 pm - A fire at a manufactured home near Mount Prospect is believed accidental.
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Easter Mass draws faithful at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des PlainesApr 05, 2026 2:13 pm - With sun streaming in through a skylight inside the Chapel of St. Joseph, Fr. Esequiel Sanchez delivered Easter Sunday mass in English to a full crowd at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.
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‘Historic milestone’: St. Charles’ Baker Community Center to celebrate century as local hubApr 04, 2026 4:19 pm - Long serving as the embodiment of community and a living testament to the spirit of St. Charles, the Henry Rockwell Baker Memorial Community Center is gearing up for its 100th anniversary.
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St. Charles eyes nearly 50% increase in utility bills over 4 yearsApr 04, 2026 4:05 pm - St. Charles residents might feel some sticker shock from upcoming utility bills. The city is projecting it will need $417 million for sewer and water capital improvements over the next decade, including $84 million for a mandated lead service line replacement project.
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Chills aside, hundreds join Easter egg hunt in Sleepy HollowApr 04, 2026 1:52 pm - Hundreds of people braved the cold, wet, and windy conditions Saturday at the Sleepy Hollow Service Club Easter egg hunt.
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1 injured in Warrenville house fireApr 04, 2026 1:08 pm - A person was treated for injuries following a structure fire in Warrenville early Saturday.
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‘Thrilling and exciting’: Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras to mark 50 years with anniversary concertApr 04, 2026 12:00 pm - Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras will host its 50th anniversary concert April 18 in Glen Ellyn. More than 400 student musicians from roughly 70 communities will perform.