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One year later, Mount Prospect says new fourth fire station working according to planAug 11, 2025 3:41 pm - One year after Mount Prospect opened its new fourth fire station, fire Chief John Dolan said it has delivered on its promise.
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Wheaton city councilwoman running for state House seatAug 11, 2025 2:41 pm - Current Wheaton city council member and Democrat Erica Bray-Parker has launched a campaign to succeed retiring Republican Amy Grant in an Illinois House seat.
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Registration open for Arlington Heights Citizen Police AcademyAug 11, 2025 2:30 pm - Registration for the fall session of the Arlington Heights Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy is now open.
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Gurnee launches improved emergency alert systemAug 11, 2025 2:30 pm - Gurnee has launched a new and improved version of the Regroup system that delivers real-time emergency alerts, severe weather alerts, road closures, public safety notifications and service announcements by phone call, text, email or an app.
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Wheeling police issued 330 speeding tickets in July, department announcesAug 11, 2025 1:50 pm - Wheeling police officers ticketed 330 drivers for speeding during a monthlong traffic safety campaign in July, the department announced Tuesday.
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Harper College Educational Foundation awards nearly $50,000 to support opportunities in the communityAug 11, 2025 1:33 pm - Harper College recently celebrated the recipients of its 2025-26 Community Impact Fund Grants.
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Pastel painting demo offered during St. Charles Plein Air eventAug 11, 2025 1:30 pm - Pastel artist Brian Sauerland, vice president of the Chicago Pastel Painters, will give a free public demonstration on Tuesday as part of the St. Charles Arts Council's Plein Air 2025 event.
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Christus Victor Church to host blood drive Aug. 23Aug 11, 2025 1:25 pm - Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, will hold its third annual blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23.
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Little Bear Ribfest returns to Vernon Hills Aug. 15-16Aug 11, 2025 1:20 pm - Enjoy blues, brews and barbecue when the Vernon Hills Park District's Little Bear Ribfest returns Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15 and 16. The 14th annual festival will take place along the shores of Little Bear Lake at the Century Park Arboretum, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills.
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‘Flying jewels’: Naperville man has seen 237 species of hummingbirdsAug 11, 2025 1:15 pm - Denis Kania of Naperville is fairly obsessed with hummingbirds. He’s been to 30 countries and has seen 237 of the 367 hummingbird species.