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‘The site is clean’: Former Kerr-McGee property in West Chicago declared safe to start park projectMay 23, 2026 11:30 am - Decades after the Kerr-McGee factory shut down in West Chicago, city officials are moving ahead with a plan to transform the notorious site into a recreational area.
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One killed in early morning Tri-State crash near GurneeMay 23, 2026 10:49 am - One person was killed and another injured in an early morning crash Saturday on the Tri-State tollway south of Route 120 in the Gurnee area.
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Suburban Skyview: Army tank on display in cemetery’s Veterans Honor SectionMay 23, 2026 5:30 am - A U.S. Army M60 tank is on display in the Veterans Honor Section at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights. A Memorial Day service hosted by the Merle Guild American Legion Post 208 will be held at the cemetery at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 24.
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Students find purpose and community impact at West Suburban Community PantryMay 23, 2026 12:22 am - Local high school students are making significant impacts through volunteer work at West Suburban Community Pantry. Peyton Szydlowski, newly appointed president of the Pantry's Junior Board, has been volunteering since elementary school and emphasizes the importance of helping struggling community members.
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Students showcase Hindu culture while honoring educators in the western suburbsMay 22, 2026 11:59 pm - Over 70 teachers from 15 schools in the western suburbs were honored at Lincoln Junior High School's annual Guruvandana event, organized by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh students.
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DeVry University Advantage Academy graduates celebrate early college milestonesMay 22, 2026 11:45 pm - DeVry University Advantage Academy celebrates 76 high school students from Chicago and Atlanta who graduated with both their high school diplomas and associate degrees.
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Miss Cary-Grove 2026 pageant winners announced, scholarships awardedMay 22, 2026 11:18 pm - The 2026 Miss Cary-Grove Business Leadership Pageant was held on May 20 at Cary-Grove High School, where 11 young women competed for the crown. Ellie McGrath won the title and a $3,000 college scholarship.
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Elmhurst History Museum’s ‘History of Her’ exhibit highlights trailblazing women from Chicago area historyMay 22, 2026 10:46 pm - The Elmhurst History Museum will debut “History of Her: Women Who Shaped Chicagoland,” an original exhibition running from May 29 to Aug. 9. The exhibit celebrates 250 years of influential women in the Chicago area, featuring pioneers like Ida B. Wells, Jane Addams, Jane Byrne, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, and Oprah Winfrey.
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Girls flag football is booming in suburbs, with pipeline that begins in kindergartenMay 22, 2026 5:05 pm - Women's flag football will debut at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles but on fields across the region, the future is closer to home and growing fast.
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Lombard Garden Club celebrates 100 years as grand marshal of Lilac ParadeMay 22, 2026 4:14 pm - The Lombard Garden Club celebrated its 100th anniversary by participating in the annual Lilac Parade on May 17, where they were honored as grand marshal. Founded in 1926, the club is renowned for its annual Lilac Sale and educational programs on horticulture and conservation, welcoming both members and the public to join their learning community.