Articles filed under Communities
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Second-story makeover on track for Mount Prospect Public LibraryMay 28, 2026 3:48 pm - Expanded space for teens, adult study rooms and a dedicated technology lab are part of an approximately $4.8 million renovation of the Mount Prospect Public Library.
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‘It was a landmark’: Former co-owner among onlookers as Des Plaines restaurant is demolishedMay 28, 2026 3:46 pm - The demolition of a former restaurant building with decades-old roots in Des Plaines has drawn spectators this week.
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After one year pause, Itasca is bringing back ‘a more localized’ Fourth of July fireworks showMay 28, 2026 3:37 pm - Itasca will reignite a Fourth of July fireworks show one year after hitting pause on the popular display due to construction.
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Former Harvest Bible Chapel pastor puts Elgin-area home on market for $2.5 millionMay 28, 2026 2:28 pm - The ousted founding pastor of the suburban megachurch Harvest Bible Chapel is selling his Elgin-area estate.
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Park Ridge police say teen hurt last week was ‘roughhousing’ with friend, not attackedMay 28, 2026 1:09 pm - Park Ridge police say a teenager was roughhousing with a friend when he suffered a head injury last week and was not the victim of an attack.
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Early morning fire guts home in South ElginMay 28, 2026 12:47 pm - An early morning fire in South Elgin gutted a home and caused an estimated $400,000 in damage.
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Will lawmakers pass bill that could lead to more multifamily housing?May 28, 2026 11:38 am - The political battle over legislation that could ease residential zoning rules across Illinois is intensifying.
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For things to do this spring and summer, try Lake CountyMay 28, 2026 11:30 am - Museums, amusement parks, live theater and tranquil gardens are some of the spring and summer options available in Lake County.
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Meet the sphinx moth: Nature’s daytime moths mimic hummingbirds and beesMay 28, 2026 11:04 am - It has transparent wings, mimics hummingbirds and bees, and can fly up to 30 miles per hour. Meet the sphinx moth.
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Firefighter, resident suffer minor injuries in Round Lake Beach house fireMay 28, 2026 10:02 am - Firefighters rescue multiple pets from a house fire in Round Lake Beach late Wednesday that also injured a firefighter and resident.