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‘Made our state a better and safer place’: Injured state trooper from Lemont awarded medal of honorOct 18, 2024 5:15 am - llinois State Trooper Brian Frank of Lemont received the state’s highest law enforcement honor this week for the courage he’s shown since suffering catastrophic injuries in a 2021 crash that have kept him off duty. "Amidst all the heartache, he deserves to be celebrated for surviving another year against all odds, for the sacrifice he made, risking and ultimately giving his life, to protect others," said his wife, Lauren.
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Building, and rebuilding bridges: Crossing the Fox River was no easy task for early residentsOct 18, 2024 4:00 am - We take bridges for granted when stuck in downtown traffic while crossing the Fox River, but these structures were not easy to build and were a source of much stress, concern and brainpower.
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Elgin restaurateur speaks to Elgin Golden K KiwanisOct 17, 2024 11:24 pm - On Oct. 16, George Arsoniades from Big Skillet Restaurant and Pancake House and Larsa’s Kitchen visited the Elgin Golden K Kiwanis.
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Naperville Responds For Veterans to host ‘Cheers to Veterans’ Nov. 15Oct 17, 2024 10:40 pm - Naperville Responds For Veterans will host its 14th annual "Cheers to Veterans" event on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
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Franklin Park man charged with six suburban bank robberiesOct 17, 2024 8:56 pm - A Franklin Park man is in custody and charged with six suburban bank robberies over the past two years.
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PAEP fundraiser honors six companies excelling at hiring, nurturing people with disabilitiesOct 17, 2024 7:57 pm - Six local companies were honored at the annual Parents Alliance Employment Project fundraiser on Oct. 9 at The Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook.
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Lake Park film society to show the iconic psychological thriller ‘The Manchurian Candidate’Oct 17, 2024 7:54 pm - Fans have voted for this year's political themed film! Lake Park High School's Film Appreciation Society hosts its next screening on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
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Fire temporarily closes Target store in RosemontOct 17, 2024 7:09 pm - A fire in the diaper aisle at Target in Rosemont was extinguished but led to the store’s temporary closure Thursday as cleanup continues and building inspections are made, authorities said.
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The Fine Line hosts annual Stone-a-Palooza Oct. 23Oct 17, 2024 6:56 pm - On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Gem Shop from Wisconsin will return to the Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles. Based on the previous events, you can expect a fantastic selection of cabochons, fossils, minerals, jewelry supplies, and more.
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How Round Lake Beach man conquered cancer and two marathonsOct 17, 2024 6:34 pm - Batbayar Tserendorj of Round Lake Beach turned down a liver transplant to run the 2023 Chicago Marathon, and postsurgery returned to training for the 2024 race — this time running with his new liver.