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Arlington Heights first in Illinois to add financial penalties for police camera data misuseMar 02, 2026 9:50 pm - Arlington Heights on Monday became the first Illinois municipality to add financial penalties to its contract with license-plate reader camera operator Flock Safety.
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Naperville author celebrates World Down Syndrome Day with debut novel ‘Special’Mar 02, 2026 8:52 pm - Nancy Goodfellow, a longtime Naperville resident who has advocated for individuals with intellectual disabilities for over two decades, will celebrate the launch of her debut novel "Special" at Anderson's Bookshop on March 21.
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Plane piloted by student crashes at Aurora Municipal AirportMar 02, 2026 7:31 pm - A student pilot practicing landings came down too hard and crashed on Runway 9 about 12:15 p.m. Monday at the Aurora Municipal Airport near Sugar Grove, authorities said.
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Newcomer, experienced write-in candidate square off in Lake County District 17Mar 02, 2026 6:19 pm - The Republican primary contest to represent District 17 on the Lake County Board comes with a twist for voters as newcomer Joe Salvi faces a write-in challenge from Eleanor Sweet McDonnell, North Barrington village president since 2019.
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Flower power: Local farmers tap into growing demand for fresh-cut bloomsMar 02, 2026 5:45 pm - When warmer weather returns, people will start heading back to outdoor farmers markets. In addition to fresh meat and produce, bright, colorful cut flowers bundled in bouquets or available for custom arrangements are becoming an eye‑catching addition to the market experience.
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Metropolis’ ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ a riotous revivalMar 02, 2026 5:41 pm - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has a bona fide hit in its hilarious revival of the backstage farce “The Play That Goes Wrong.”
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With disciplinary hearing looming, suspended Elgin police officer granted disability by pension boardMar 02, 2026 5:28 pm - An Elgin police officer on administrative leave and set to face a disciplinary hearing has qualified for a disability pension that he applied for on the day of his suspension.
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Fox River Grove man charged with exploitation, solicitation of two minorsMar 02, 2026 5:12 pm - A Fox River Grove man is facing charges of solicitation and sexual exploitation after being accused of illicitly engaging with two minors on social media.
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Mix of housing, commercial targeted for Mount Prospect’s Lake Center PlazaMar 02, 2026 4:16 pm - The recent winner of a business award from Mount Prospect’s Economic Development Commission is hoping to win approval for a five-story, mixed-use building at Lake Center Plaza on the village’s south side.
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‘Full cosmetic refresh’: Vacant Holiday Inn renovation to move forward to resolve eyesoreMar 02, 2026 2:29 pm - The Mount Prospect Holiday Inn, closed since late 2020, is getting ready for a full makeover focused on transforming what officials have considered an eyesore.