Articles filed under Communities
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State police investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in WaukeganFeb 08, 2026 9:13 am - The Illinois State Police Public Integrity Unit will head up the investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting Saturday afternoon in Waukegan.
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Bringing the country together, one pancake at a time: Political discussion group disagrees agreeablyFeb 08, 2026 3:00 am - A group that meets regularly in Schaumburg is proving you can disagree politically without being disagreeable.
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Fire causes $375K damage to Hoffman Estates homeFeb 07, 2026 6:44 pm - A resident and her pets escaped without injury from a house fire Saturday morning in Hoffman Estates, while one firefighter suffered minor injuries.
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Mother, boyfriend charged with murder of Round Lake Beach 8-year-oldFeb 07, 2026 6:36 pm - A Round Lake Beach woman and her boyfriend have been charged with murder following the death of her 8-year-old son, authorities announced Saturday.
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Restaurant coming to ex-bank in downtown Des Plaines will be called The DimeFeb 07, 2026 5:52 pm - The restaurant coming to a historic building in downtown Des Plaines will pay homage to the three-story structure’s origin as a bank.
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Ice-A-Palooza brings winter fun to WheatonFeb 07, 2026 4:53 pm - The Wheaton Park District’s Ice-A-Palooza, a free outdoor event, featured ice skating, skating demonstrations, DJ entertainment, crafts, a food truck, a hot cocoa truck and games.
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A smooch from a pooch: Rescue dogs meet pet lovers at kissing booth in Yorktown CenterFeb 07, 2026 3:50 pm - Wet, slobbery kisses were all the rage at the inaugural SAIN Rescue doggie kissing booth Saturday at Yorktown Center in Lombard.
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Might as well jump: Olympian Bickner looking to soar after getting his start in the suburbsFeb 07, 2026 3:35 pm - Into ski jumping from an early age, Wauconda native Kevin Bickner seeks big air in his third Winter Olympics.
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Teen charged in Oakbrook Terrace murderFeb 07, 2026 3:06 pm - A Milwaukee teenager has been charged in a recent fatal shooting in Oakbrook Terrace.
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$12.5M secured for range of projects in 10th District communitiesFeb 07, 2026 12:58 pm - More than $12.5 million has been secured by U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider for 15 community projects throughout the 10th Congressional District.