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Hanover Park man charged with sexual assault, beating and kidnapping of girlfriendJun 27, 2026 2:13 pm - A judge Saturday ordered a Hanover Park man to be held in custody on charges of sexually assaulting, beating and kidnapping his girlfriend until his next court appearance on July 20.
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Folk artist creates community puzzle mural in Elgin for 250th anniversary celebrationJun 27, 2026 2:03 pm - All the pieces of Elgin came together Saturday as a new public art piece was unveiled in DuPage Court in downtown Elgin.
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The Biz Week That Was: A new grocer opens, an affordable housing project breaks groundJun 27, 2026 1:23 pm - ‘A fresh market on steroids’: Expansive new grocery store opens in Vernon Hills The newest grocery store in Vernon Hills opened to the public Wednesday with a huge s...
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Yorktown Center unveils The Square and new apartments steps from the mallJun 27, 2026 11:15 am - At Yorktown Center, in place of the former Carson’s store, is The Square, a new outdoor gathering space that links the Lombard mall with a new luxury apartment complex. It’s all part of Yorktown’s evolution into a “live-work-play” campus.
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Lombard’s Beacon Hill awards scholarships to 11 team membersJun 27, 2026 12:52 am - Beacon Hill Senior Living Community awarded $5,000 educational scholarships to 11 team members through the Lifespace Foundation, supporting their pursuit of college degrees or vocational programs starting this fall.
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Ashley Stewart Memorial Scholarship available for single parents pursuing lawJun 26, 2026 10:47 pm - The Ashley Stewart Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to single parents pursuing undergraduate or law degrees who have been affected by or advocate against domestic violence. Applications are due Aug. 1.
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Officials: Hoverboard sparks fire in Arlington Heights homeJun 26, 2026 10:03 pm - A hoverboard caught fire inside an Arlington Heights home Friday afternoon, officials said.
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake CountyJun 26, 2026 6:26 pm - A batch of mosquitoes sampled June 16 in Buffalo Grove by the village’s trap has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first confirmed indicator this year of the presence of the virus in Lake County.
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Moeller to host post-legislative session town hall on July 2Jun 26, 2026 6:00 pm - State Rep. Anna Moeller will host a community town hall on Thursday, July 2, at the Gail Borden Library to provide residents with updates from Springfield, including recent legislative action and ongoing priorities for the 43rd District.
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Bartlett Library board censures trustee after ‘unforgivable act of aggression’ at meetingJun 26, 2026 5:56 pm - Bartlett Public Library trustees censured fellow board member Joseph A.J. Olsen Thursday for what they characterized as a history of disruptive behavior, including moving in a hostile manner toward two staff members last month.