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Batavia Boardwalk Shops return for opening weekend on May 8Apr 24, 2026 5:36 pm - On Friday, May 8, the seventh season of the Batavia Boardwalk Shops officially begins. Every year, 10 small businesses come together to create one vibrant, walkable destination in the heart of downtown Batavia.
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Elgin man gets 10 years for sexual abuseApr 24, 2026 4:27 pm - A man from Elgin has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually abusing a minor.
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Claire’s to move North American headquarters from Hoffman Estates to RosemontApr 24, 2026 4:23 pm - Claire’s, a global accessories retailer and favorite of teens and tweens, plans to move its North American headquarters from Hoffman Estates to Rosemont.
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Arbor Day celebrations held in Arlington Heights, PalatineApr 24, 2026 4:13 pm - Park districts led Arbor Day celebrations Friday that involved community participation in Arlington Heights and Palatine.
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‘We’re super excited’: North Shore Distillery moving to MundeleinApr 24, 2026 4:11 pm - After more than 20 years in Green Oaks, North Shore Distillery is moving to Mundelein.
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Man charged with sexually assaulting a woman who thought he was her Uber driverApr 24, 2026 3:11 pm - A Chicago man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman who believed he was her Uber driver in Elmhurst Thursday.
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College of Lake County career counselor faces grooming charges involving Wauconda High School studentsApr 24, 2026 2:43 pm - A college and career navigator employed by the College of Lake County working at Wauconda High School, has been charged with grooming and solicitation of two female students.
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After year of drama, Crystal Lake park board eyes shake-upApr 24, 2026 1:40 pm - A shake-up on the Crystal Lake Park District board might be on the horizon, as the annual appointment for board president is planned for next month. The Crystal Lake Park...
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Downtown Wheaton celebrates new outdoor dining season with Hale Street tents, live musicApr 24, 2026 11:39 am - The Hale Street tents will soon pop up in downtown Wheaton, kicking off a new season of al fresco dining.
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Burglars smash into 2 Des Plaines businessesApr 24, 2026 11:38 am - Burglars smashed their way into adjacent Des Plaines businesses this week, making off with cash and merchandise, police said Friday.