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How repurposing historic buildings breathes new life into the Tri-CitiesFeb 12, 2026 3:30 am - Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles have joined the trend of repurposing old buildings for new uses, with historic structures renovated into apartments, restaurants, businesses and community spaces.
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Police and FBI arrest alleged gunman in Grayslake shootingFeb 11, 2026 10:14 pm - The Grayslake Police Department announced Wednesday that it has arrested a suspect, with the FBI’s help, in the shooting a man outside a Grayslake home on Jan. 30.
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‘We have to win’: Northwest suburban officials hope to sack Indiana’s pursuit of Bears stadiumFeb 11, 2026 9:41 pm - Politicians, business and union leaders, and other supporters rallied Wednesday night to support legislation they say would clear the way to a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights. The event was held amid increasing efforts by Indiana officials to lure the team over the state line.
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‘It’s going to happen’: Buffalo Grove president says new grocers are comingFeb 11, 2026 7:22 pm - A possible new grocer to replace Mariano’s in Woodland Commons and another to fill what had been slated for an Amazon Fresh store at The Clove were among the topics discussed at Buffalo Grove Village President Eric Smith’s President’s Pick talk this week.
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Art on the road: New program brings Elmhurst Art Museum pieces into the communityFeb 11, 2026 7:20 pm - The Elmhurst Art Museum has a new program to bring several pieces from its permanent collection to residents in the community
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Glen Ellyn Catholic school awarded habitat grant for its pollinator gardenFeb 11, 2026 7:10 pm - St. Petronille Catholic School in Glen Ellyn has been awarded a $1,200 grant for a pollinator garden by third- and sixth-graders.
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Wheaton police honored for saving man’s lifeFeb 11, 2026 7:09 pm - Wheaton police officers Mike Sterkowicz and Ben Belcaster have been honored with the department's life-saving award. The city recognized the officers for helping a man ex...
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Naperville Park District hosts wellness seminar on colon cancer careFeb 11, 2026 7:09 pm - As part of a Naperville Park District wellness series, the Fort Hill Activity Center will host a seminar on “Colon Cancer Options and Care” next month.
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‘Books Between Bites’ to learn about Daylight Saving TimeFeb 11, 2026 7:08 pm - “Books Between Bites” will feature Karl Bruhn speaking on Daylight Saving Time and the book “Seize the Daylight: The Curious and Contentious Story of Daylight Saving Time,” at noon Feb. 19 at the Batavia Public Library.
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Ceremony to mark anniversary of Aurora mass shootingFeb 11, 2026 7:08 pm - Aurora will host a wreath-laying ceremony at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, to mark the seventh anniversary of the mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Co.