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Naperville garage fire causes $100K in damageMay 15, 2026 1:30 pm - No injuries were reported during a Thursday house fire on the 1500 block of Black Walnut Court in Naperville.
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Schaumburg police erase staffing shortage after overhauling hiring processMay 15, 2026 12:11 pm - Changes to the Schaumburg Police Department’s recruiting process a year ago have resolved what was a severe staffing shortage.
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House fire in Carpentersville causes $180,000 in damageMay 15, 2026 11:49 am - No one was injured during a Thursday afternoon house fire in Carpentersville, officials said.
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Elgin man who caused 4-vehicle crash in Crystal Lake while fleeing Cary police pleads guiltyMay 15, 2026 11:34 am - An Elgin man was sentenced to five years in prison Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to failing to report a July crash he caused that injured another driver, and fleeing from Cary police in Crystal Lake.
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Thirsty? Elgin to purchase mobile hydration station to provide free water at eventsMay 15, 2026 10:43 am - Free, cold water will soon be on tap at many Elgin festivals and events.
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Public input sought on Gages Lake Road improvementsMay 15, 2026 10:17 am - The Lake County Division of Transportation has started a study and is seeking public input to improve Gages Lake Road from Route 45 to Route 21.
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Mary Robinson receives P.E.O. STAR ScholarshipMay 15, 2026 10:11 am - The P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter JM of Mount Prospect has announced that Mary Robinson, a senior at Prospect High School, has been selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
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Two wounded in shooting on Aurora’s west side Friday morningMay 15, 2026 10:07 am - Two people were hurt in a shooting Friday morning on Aurora’s west side.
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Popular retailer UNIQLO opens in Oak BrookMay 15, 2026 9:56 am - Popular Japanese retailer UNIQLO opened its newest location on Friday at Oakbrook Center.
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Polystyrene foam drop off in Lake ZurichMay 15, 2026 9:48 am - A drop off for expanded polystyrene, commonly referred to by the trademarked name Styrofoam, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at the rear lot of the American Legion hall, 51 Lions Drive in Lake Zurich.