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Prairie Grove man rescued from Lake Michigan pleads guilty to forcing woman into his car while armedJun 05, 2025 8:36 pm - A Prairie Grove man has pleaded guilty to unlawful restraint after authorities said he forced a woman into his truck while armed with a gun and then shot at a building in Lake County.
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Curveball coming for I-90 drivers at Route 53 — with key ramp closing through JuneJun 05, 2025 8:27 pm - Jane Addams Tollway drivers should brace for delays and detours, as old toll booths make way for modern infrastructure at the Route 53 interchange. Will your commute survive the two-week project?
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As Lisle looks to update brand, some question ‘Arboretum Village’ mottoJun 05, 2025 6:48 pm - As “The Arboretum Village,” Lisle has a tree logo displayed on its municipal campus and street banners around downtown. While that tagline may have deep roots, at least one official in Lisle — the home of the Morton Arboretum — isn’t keen on the slogan.
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Milwaukee pair charged with identity theft in Round LakeJun 05, 2025 6:16 pm - A pair of Milwaukee residents face five felony charges each stemming from an investigation into identity theft in Round Lake, authorities said Thursday.
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Man dies in Aurora crashJun 05, 2025 5:52 pm - A man died in a crash early Wednesday morning in Aurora.
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Former Wheaton chief chosen to lead Wheeling Police DepartmentJun 05, 2025 5:43 pm - Former Wheaton Police Chief Bill Murphy has been hired as interim chief in Wheeling.
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Man charged in 2023 Elgin murderJun 05, 2025 5:40 pm - Elgin police have arrested a man on charges of first-degree murder.
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Schaumburg Township road commissioner questions predecessor’s contract for new website from political allyJun 05, 2025 5:38 pm - The new Schaumburg Township highway commissioner is questioning the value and appropriateness of an interactive website his defeated predecessor contracted from a political ally three weeks after Election Day.
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Lake County PrideFest returns for fifth yearJun 05, 2025 4:56 pm - The fifth annual Lake County PrideFest will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center.
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DuPage County reports first batch of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoesJun 05, 2025 4:46 pm - West Nile virus has been confirmed in mosquitoes in DuPage County, health officials say.