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Retired priest who served at St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville asked to step aside pending sexual abuse allegationsJul 23, 2026 1:21 pm - A retired priest who had served in different roles at St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville has been asked to step aside from all ministry to parishes and live away from any parish pending allegations of sexual abuse of a minor said to have occurred more than 20 years ago at St. James Parish in Sauk Village.
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Body found in river in ElginJul 23, 2026 1:17 pm - A man’s body was found in the Fox River in Elgin early Thursday.
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Despite complicated council vote, longtime haunted house returning to ElginJul 23, 2026 12:51 pm - The Elgin City Council approved a plan for Evil Intentions Haunted House to return to the city, despite having to perform some lengthy procedural gymnastics on the dais that one council member described as “embarrassing.”
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Bartlett residents review plans for Lake Street gateway development at open houseJul 23, 2026 12:44 pm - An unexpectedly large turnout of Bartlett residents attended an open house Wednesday and told village officials they were generally on the right track with a planned 63-acre combination of businesses, housing and open space at the town’s northeast gateway on Lake Street.
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St. Charles City Council officially landmarks historic home that was slated for demolition last yearJul 23, 2026 12:25 pm - Once slated for the wrecking ball, a historic house in downtown St. Charles has been designated a landmark, following a vote this week by the St. Charles City Council.
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Aurora launches its long-awaited special censusJul 23, 2026 12:19 pm - Residents in certain areas of Aurora will soon receive letters and postcards from the U.S. Census Bureau as part of a special census launched by the city.
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Geneva man gets probation on child porn possessionJul 23, 2026 11:47 am - A Geneva man has pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse materials.
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Lisle looks to consultant to help navigate fight against Illinois American WaterJul 23, 2026 11:43 am - As hundreds of Lisle homeowners face another water rate hike from Illinois American Water, village officials are turning to a consultant to help map out next steps to combat the increase.
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Train hits person in WheatonJul 23, 2026 11:40 am - Metra police are investigating a train hitting a pedestrian Thursday morning in downtown Wheaton.
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West Chicago police warn of fake funeral scamJul 23, 2026 10:38 am - West Chicago police are warning of a scam reported in the city involving people soliciting donations to pay for funeral services of non-existent children or a fake youth charity.