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Arlington Heights to host first drone show July 2Jun 17, 2026 10:08 am - Arlington Heights will host a 400-drone synchronized light show on July 2, serving as a replacement of sorts for the traditional fireworks show that had long been held at the Arlington Park racetrack before its closure in 2021.
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Dining out: Where to treat dad on Father’s DayJun 17, 2026 9:42 am - If dad is the cook in your home, make Sunday the day you take him out for a brunch or dinner, or even a Maple Bacon Long John. Here are some suburban options awaiting your reservation.
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‘This number defined accountability’: $10.5 million settlement reached in fatal Elk Grove Village police shootingJun 17, 2026 8:54 am - Elk Grove Village agreed to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the family of a 24-year-old man fatally shot by police for $10.5 million. It marks Illinois’ largest police shooting settlement where the victim wasn’t a bystander, the family’s attorneys say.
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Unlocking the keys to career happinessJun 17, 2026 8:46 am - Author and business coach Julian Lighton notes while the average person spends about a third of their lives — about 90,000 hours — working, many people are still dissatisfied with their career paths. Lighton points to five common drivers that are critical to career happiness.
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Best Bets: Flip Circus tours the suburbs this summerJun 17, 2026 6:22 am - The Flip Circus begins its suburban summer tour, Kohl Children’s Museum debuts “WhirlWind,” Waukegan hosts the inaugural Little Fort Film Festival, and the Cantigny Jazz Fest hosts a tribute to Miles Davis on Sunday.
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Farmers markets this weekJun 17, 2026 4:05 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.
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Elgin Master Chorale announces landmark 80th anniversary seasonJun 16, 2026 9:15 pm - The Elgin Master Chorale announces its 80th anniversary season for 2026-27, featuring two major classical works performed with regional orchestras.
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Final vote on Des Plaines church expansion plan delayedJun 16, 2026 7:09 pm - A Des Plaines City Council vote on a church’s expansion plan has been delayed.
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Pritzker, Welch hand off stadium deal’s next move to BearsJun 16, 2026 7:07 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Tuesday called on the Bears to express what they want for a stadium deal to stay in Illinois.
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Police: Schaumburg man charged in Barrington sex assaultJun 16, 2026 6:52 pm - A Schaumburg man was charged after an investigation into a February sexual assault in Barrington, officials said.