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Guilty verdict in fatal 2023 shooting at Wheaton-area barOct 10, 2026 10:21 am - A former Aurora man who fatally shot a fellow Wheaton-area bar patron in 2023 following a dispute over a pizza and a bar tab has been found guilty of first-degree murder, authorities said.
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Get digging now for a colorful spring surpriseOct 09, 2026 8:25 pm - It’s time to plant for spring color. Which bulbs should you choose, and which ones will wildlife leave alone? Here’s how to get the most bang for your bulb-buying buck.
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Palatine police have new leads on missing 24-year-old womanOct 09, 2026 5:47 pm - Palatine police released new information Friday about the search for 24-year-old Alyssa M. Smith, who was reported missing by a family member on Sept. 30. Meanwhile, her mother, Fox River Grove resident Rebecca Smith, fears her daughter could be trafficked.
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‘Three’s Company’-themed bar crawl to benefit Palatine charity on Oct. 17Oct 09, 2026 5:09 pm - People Helping People - Palatine is hosting its first “Roper Romp” on Saturday, Oct. 17, in downtown Palatine. Dress as characters from the 1970s-’80s sitcom “Three’s Company” while visiting participating bars and shops that will offer themed drinks and special promotions.
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Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora to celebrate 100th anniversaryOct 09, 2026 4:26 pm - Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a special ceremony featuring city leaders Friday, Oct. 16 at noon.
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DuPage probation officer faces gun chargeOct 09, 2026 4:17 pm - A DuPage County probation officer is facing a gun charge after shooting herself in the foot Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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Geneva’s fall leaf collection: What residents need to knowOct 09, 2026 3:09 pm - Geneva's curbside leaf collection runs from late October through November with Kramer Tree Specialists completing three collection cycles in each of three city zones starting Oct. 26, with residents required to rake leaves to the parkway 12 inches behind the curb by 7 a.m. on their scheduled Monday.
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GreenMan Theatre’s ‘Spooky Stories and Songs’ returns for three performancesOct 09, 2026 2:54 pm - GreenMan Theatre presents "Spooky Stories and Songs of the Season" on Oct. 16, 18, and 20, with performances at St. Peter's United Church of Christ and Elmhurst Public Library. The cast of 10 share ghost stories, folklore, and seasonal songs.
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Schaumburg toddler becomes youngest person to visit all 63 U.S. national parksOct 09, 2026 2:38 pm - At 19 months old and with visits to all 63 U.S. national parks under her bib, Aarya Sharma of Schaumburg is ready to see a little more of the world.
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South Elgin motorcyclist dies in crash on Randall Road Wednesday nightOct 09, 2026 2:01 pm - A South Elgin man was killed in a crash Wednesday night when his motorcycle was hit by a car on Randall Road.