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By the numbers: Chicago suburbs listed among 250 elite towns by U.S. News & World ReportMay 20, 2025 7:54 pm - Several Chicago suburbs earned their place among U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2025-26.
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One injured in Island Lake barn fireMay 20, 2025 7:53 pm - One person was injured in a barn fire in Island Lake on Tuesday morning.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC offers self-guided tour of stained-glass windowsMay 20, 2025 7:26 pm - Wheaton church now offers self-guided tour of 14 stained glass windows, from 1930s Rose window to 1990s Mary window.
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4 charged with selling fake Apple goods in DuPage CountyMay 20, 2025 7:20 pm - Four men from Naples, Italy, have been charged with operating a $573,000 counterfeit electronics ring in DuPage County.
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Federal judge halts Glen Ellyn’s ban on short-term house rentalsMay 20, 2025 6:36 pm - A federal judge has temporarily blocked Glen Ellyn from enforcing a ban on short-term rental properties in the village.
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‘The worst emergency I’ve seen’: Crespo reflects on ouster by House speaker over budget planMay 20, 2025 5:59 pm - “We’re going to move forward as a collective,” Speaker Chris Welch says. Lawmaker says he was “just trying to be helpful.”
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The Lodge Foundation unveils state-of-the-art theater at historic Elgin landmarkMay 20, 2025 5:49 pm - A $2.6 million transformation brings new life to the former Elgin Elks Lodge, expanding access to local arts. The Lodge Foundation hosts an opening night performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” produced by point2point productions.
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Disabled Patriot Fund marks 20 years with golf fundraiser, service dog donationsMay 20, 2025 5:14 pm - The Disabled Patriot Fund is hosting its 20th annual golf outing, Operation Fairway, on June 19, where two service dogs will be donated to disabled U.S. veterans.
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Kane County releases youth-led report on mental health priorities and recommendationsMay 20, 2025 5:04 pm - Kane County students identify key mental health issues including discrimination, cyberbullying, teacher bias, and lack of emotional regulation skills in report outlining targeted strategies.
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‘Like a jigsaw puzzle’: Researching history and working in local cemeteries a passion for retireeMay 20, 2025 4:50 pm - Depending on the weather, retiree Vern Paddock often can be found weekday mornings at Volo Cemetery scrub brush in hand, patiently removing layers of dirt, lichen and the grime of time to reveal a clearer picture of history.