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Authorities identify woman killed in I-94 crash near GurneeMay 27, 2026 12:39 pm - A woman who died early Saturday in a crash involving a semitruck and an SUV on I-94 near Gurnee has been identified as 35-year-old Waukegan woman.
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Special census to begin June 1 in WheelingMay 27, 2026 12:39 pm - A special census commissioned to confirm suspected population growth in Wheeling is scheduled to begin Monday, June 1.
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Making way for the next generation: Wermes retiring after 10 years as Wauconda police chiefMay 27, 2026 12:38 pm - Wauconda police Chief David Wermes is calling it a career after more than 10 years with the village and four decades in law enforcement.
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Prosecutors: Waukegan alderperson cast dead mother’s primary ballotMay 27, 2026 12:38 pm - A Waukegan alderperson faces up to three years in prison amid allegations she cast a mail-in ballot this spring in her dead mother’s name.
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Palatine Library announces summer reading program, ‘Plant A Seed, Read!’May 27, 2026 12:33 pm - The Palatine Library’s summer reading program, “Plant a Seed, Read!,” will be from Monday, June 1, to Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Cycle into summer during STC Live! on June 3 in St. CharlesMay 27, 2026 11:58 am - On Wednesday, June 3, the St. Charles Business Alliance invites attendees to celebrate biking and walking in St. Charles at STC Live! on the 1st Street Plaza
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Illinois Tree Climbing Championship and Arbor Fair coming to Naperville June 6-7May 27, 2026 11:45 am - The Illinois Arborist Association will host the 2026 Illinois Tree Climbing Championship and Arbor Fair on June 6-7 at Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville, featuring professional arborists competing in events like aerial rescue, work climb, and speed climb.
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Bethel United Church of Christ hosts annual indoor rummage saleMay 27, 2026 11:33 am - Bethel United Church of Christ in Elmhurst will hold its annual indoor rummage sale on June 5-6, featuring housewares, books, toys, electronics, tools, jewelry and more. All proceeds benefit the Bethel Shoe Fund, which provides shoes to students in need in Elmhurst Unit District 205.
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Roads reopen after natural gas leak in WheelingMay 27, 2026 11:32 am - A natural gas leak in Wheeling prompted road closures near Chicago Executive Airport on Wednesday morning.
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Fourth annual Deerfield Art Festival coming June 6-7May 27, 2026 11:07 am - Get ready to kick off festival season in style at the fourth annual Deerfield Art Festival; a vibrant weekend in the heart of downtown Deerfield.