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New U.S. Mint director highlights new coin designs celebrating nation’s 250th birthday at Schaumburg conventionApr 23, 2026 4:05 pm - New U.S Mint Director Paul Hollis spoke Thursday at a coin convention about new coin designs celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July.
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Mexican national convicted of attempted carjacking in Palatine now faces federal illegal immigration chargeApr 23, 2026 3:31 pm - A Mexican national who was convicted of a 2023 attempted carjacking in Palatine and possessing a weapon in jail is now facing federal charges for illegally re-entering the U.S. after being deported in 2020.
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A ‘strong grocer’: Sprouts Farmers Market plans Wheaton store as part of suburban expansion pushApr 23, 2026 2:58 pm - Sprouts Farmers Market is not yet a household name in suburban Chicago, but that will soon change with planned stores in Wheaton and Buffalo Grove.
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New grocer coming to former Dominick’s site in Buffalo GroveApr 23, 2026 2:42 pm - The former Dominick’s space in Buffalo Grove’s Chase Plaza development will have a second tenant — and it turns out to be a grocery store.
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Fundraising campaign started for Buffalo Grove High security guard injured while protecting studentsApr 23, 2026 1:45 pm - Funds are being raised to support a Buffalo Grove High School security guard who suffered a traumatic brain injury during dismissal Tuesday afternoon.
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Elgin’s Bethlehem Lutheran next stop on Great Elgin Pipe Organ TourApr 23, 2026 1:16 pm - The Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour continues Sunday, April 26, at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, featuring their 1940 M.P. Moller pipe organ that was restored in 1982.
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Mount Prospect firefighters, village nurse teaching pediatric first aid at libraryApr 23, 2026 12:50 pm - The Mount Prospect Fire Department and the village nurse are partnering to host a free pediatric CPR, choking and first aid training session from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St.
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Underwood proposes $1.2M in funding for Metra expansion between DeKalb, ElburnApr 23, 2026 12:03 pm - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has proposed $1.2 million in federal funding, which, if approved, could support efforts to expand Metra rail from Elburn to DeKalb.
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9-year-old boy critically injured after being struck by vehicle in AuroraApr 23, 2026 9:43 am - A 9-year-old boy was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in Aurora Wednesday.
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Geneva seeks public input for new comprehensive planApr 23, 2026 12:30 am - The city of Geneva has launched the planning process for the Geneva 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and the public is invited to be part of the conversation.