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Beach Park man sentenced to 27 years for attempted murder in stabbing of 8-year-oldSep 16, 2025 3:39 pm - A Beach Park man has been sentenced to 27 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to one count of attempted first-degree murder in the 2024 stabbing of an 8-year-old child.
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Des Plaines Theatre talent show set for Sept. 21Sep 16, 2025 3:22 pm - The lineup is set for a Community Talent Show celebrating the centennial of the Des Plaines Theater at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21.
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Des Plaines hosts kickoff for fourth round of regional EV Readiness ProgramSep 16, 2025 3:15 pm - The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus launched the fourth round of its Electric Vehicle Readiness Program, gathering municipalities committed to enhancing EV adoption and infrastructure throughout the Chicago region.
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Braintree Drive Improvement Project request for qualificationsSep 16, 2025 3:03 pm - The village of Schaumburg’s Engineering and Public Works Department is soliciting qualifications from qualified engineering consultants for Construction Engineering Services for the Braintree Improvements Project.
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Libertyville Sunrise Rotary, Zengeler Cleaners team up for 2025 ‘Coats for Vets’ collection driveSep 16, 2025 2:59 pm - Libertyville Rotary Sunrise teamed with Zengeler Cleaners for its annual “Coats for Vets” collection drive. This important event collects winter coats, jackets and other seasonal apparel that will be distributed to veterans throughout the northern Illinois area.
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Man faces multiple charges after string of crimes in Algonquin areaSep 16, 2025 2:33 pm - Officers had to give the suspect in a string of crimes in the Algonquin area two doses of Narcan when he was found unresponsive in a backyard, McHenry County Judge Jeffrey Altman said.
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Water testing kits available in South BarringtonSep 16, 2025 2:09 pm - South Barrington residents whose homes have private wells can pick up kits to test water quality at village hall, 30 S. Barrington Road.
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Des Plaines officials to meet with public Sept. 22Sep 16, 2025 2:08 pm - Des Plaines Alderman Thomas Merlin will discuss issues facing the 5th Ward and the entire city Monday, Sept. 22.
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New children’s bookstore in Fox River Grove aims to conjure reading magicSep 16, 2025 2:03 pm - Former grade school English teacher and Crystal Lake resident Susan Kelly remembers how magical books were for her growing up. Now she’s aiming to pass on that same feeling in her newly opened independent children’s bookstore in Fox River Grove.
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Dogs rescued from Schaumburg house fireSep 16, 2025 2:01 pm - Two dogs were safely rescued by firefighters during a Schaumburg house fire early Monday after other residents were able to escape on their own.