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Elgin’s New Citizen Recognition Ceremony marks 26 years of welcoming immigrantsJun 14, 2026 10:19 pm - Elgin's 26th annual New Citizen Recognition Ceremony will be held June 23 at The Centre of Elgin's Heritage Ballroom, celebrating new citizens from various countries with city officials and community members in attendance.
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‘Unlike anything else’: How public-private partnership hopes to rejuvenate downtown Des PlainesJun 14, 2026 8:45 pm - Des Plaines officials hope the restaurant coming to a former bank building will help boost life in the downtown area.
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‘Nature first’: Schaumburg toddler aiming to be youngest to see all 63 U.S. national parksJun 14, 2026 8:45 pm - At only 16 months old, Aarya Sharma of Schaumburg and her parents are on a quest to see all 63 U.S. national parks and possibly a Guinness World Record.
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Friends, family remember the art of Ghost Army hero’s lifeJun 14, 2026 6:21 pm - Ghost Army hero Berrnie Bluestein, who died in March, was laid to rest in a private burial in Ohio. But on Sunday, family and friends gathered to celebrate all facets of his life at Chicago Jewish Funerals in Buffalo Grove.
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Aurora Pride Parade draws thousands in celebration of equalityJun 14, 2026 4:30 pm - Downtown Aurora came alive with color and joy Sunday as the city hosted its annual Pride Parade.
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Teenage girl hit, killed by freight train in MundeleinJun 14, 2026 11:52 am - A 15-year-old girl was struck and killed by a freight train Saturday afternoon while walking at a crossing in Mundelein, authorities said.
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Grayslake woman identified as bicyclist fatally struck by freight trainJun 14, 2026 11:10 am - A 60-year-old Grayslake woman has been identified as the bicyclist fatally struck by a freight train in the village last week.
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Sex assault reported in downtown Arlington Heights parking garageJun 14, 2026 7:56 am - Arlington Heights police are investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred Saturday on the top level of the downtown Eastman Parking Garage.
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Naperville panel to consider proposed townhouse development near Mill Street underpassJun 13, 2026 6:46 pm - A homebuilder wants to construct 25 luxury, townhouse-style units at the northwest corner of Spring Avenue and Mill Street, just south of the train tracks. Some neighbors, though, have concerns about traffic.
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Elgin home sustains extensive fire damageJun 13, 2026 6:44 pm - An Elgin home on the city’s east side was left with extensive fire and smoke damage Saturday morning, authorities said.