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X marks the spot: Trails crisscross through popular dog park in WaucondaMar 29, 2026 6:00 am - Trails crisscross for two people and a dog recently in the Lakewood Dog Park near Wauconda. This is one of five designated off-leash dog parks in the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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Longest-running alternative fuel event in the Midwest returns May 14 to WheatonMar 28, 2026 11:20 pm - The Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation will host its annual Green Drives Conference & Expo on May 14, at Danada House in Wheaton, recognized as the longest-running clean transportation event in the Midwest.
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Father Dominic ‘The Bread Monk’ to host spring baking event at St. Charles churchMar 28, 2026 10:38 pm - Father Dominic Garramone, known as "The Bread Monk," will give an interactive baking presentation on April 11 at Grace Lutheran Church in Lily Lake, demonstrating basic dough mixing and shaping techniques for braids and rolls.
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Trump-themed shop on hiatus in new Crystal Lake spot; owner says sales slowed since Iran warMar 28, 2026 5:34 pm - The Trump and Truth Store, which recently moved to Crystal Lake following an eviction from the shop’s previous location in Huntley, is shutting its doors, at least temporarily.
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Schaumburg family still advocating improvement of state and federal medical marijuana lawsMar 28, 2026 4:43 pm - Celebrating her 20th birthday Sunday, Ashley Surin of Schaumburg has already had a profound influence on Illinois’ medical marijuana policy through a namesake 2018 law.
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Glendale Heights man jailed after high-speed moped chaseMar 28, 2026 4:40 pm - A Glendale Heights man who authorities say led police on a high-speed chase while driving a moped has been ordered jailed pending trial.
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Lawmakers seek measure to make small-scale, plug-in solar panels available to rentersMar 28, 2026 3:57 pm - A bill to allow for small, plug-in solar panel systems is moving through the Senate, which would open access to solar power for renters and others who can’t install rooftop solar panels. The plug-in solar legislation applies primarily to low-wattage systems that could be set up on a balcony, porch or backyard. It prohibits landlords and homeowners’ associations from banning or regulating systems that output less than 392 watts.
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Volunteers plant 150 pinwheels to mark Child Abuse Prevention MonthMar 28, 2026 2:09 pm - Community groups joined together to “plant” the fourth annual Pinwheel Garden Saturday at the corner of Manchester and County Farm roads in Wheaton.
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Girl, 15, reported missing in HuntleyMar 28, 2026 2:04 pm - A 15-year-old Huntley girl disappeared from her home late Friday or early Saturday, police said.
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Two dead after Downers Grove crashMar 28, 2026 1:52 pm - Two people were killed in a weekend car crash in Downers Grove.