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U-46 students introduced to careers and academic paths at Explore 2025Oct 03, 2025 4:27 pm - More than 2,000 eighth graders had the chance to explore their future educational and career opportunities on Thursday during an expo at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Des Plaines set to buy long-closed downtown restaurant building for $1.1 millionOct 03, 2025 4:23 pm - Des Plaines is slated to spend $1.1 million for a long-vacant restaurant building in the downtown area.
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Bodies in motion: Chicago dance season filled with anniversaries and milestonesOct 03, 2025 2:56 pm - The 2025-26 dance season around Chicago is full of notable milestones and anniversaries. There are several premieres and revivals among the Windy City’s famed dance companies that specialize in ballet, modern and folk dance traditions.
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Des Plaines cops to be honored for lifesaving efforts, valorOct 03, 2025 2:38 pm - Nine Des Plaines police officers on Monday are set to receive awards for lifesaving efforts during five separate emergencies.
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Aurora man sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2023 stabbingOct 03, 2025 1:23 pm - Duka M. Smith of Aurora was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday for a 2023 stabbing.
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Municipal flag with new design soon to fly in WheelingOct 03, 2025 1:06 pm - A redesigned municipal flag soon will fly at Wheeling village hall and elsewhere in town.
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Four ECC students receive full-ride scholarships as Seigle ScholarsOct 03, 2025 12:17 pm - Four Elgin Community College students have been selected as the second cohort of Seigle Scholars, receiving full scholarships that cover tuition, fees and books.
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Find your new best buddy at ‘The Road Home’ adoption event Saturday in ElginOct 03, 2025 12:10 pm - The road home for hundreds of adoptable puppies, dogs and kittens will run through Elgin Saturday.
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South Elgin man not guilty by reason of insanity of murdering his motherOct 03, 2025 10:43 am - A South Elgin man who stabbed his mother to death in 2023 has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of first-degree murder.
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Elk Grove Library Comic Con is back on Oct. 4Oct 03, 2025 10:23 am - “With great power comes great responsibility.” Spider Man’s Uncle Ben knew what he was talking about when he famously said these words.