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Toaster oven sparks fire at firefighter’s Arlington Heights homeMar 04, 2026 12:59 pm - A kitchen fire occurred Wednesday morning at an Arlington Heights firefighter’s home while he was on duty.
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Lake in the Hills fire Tuesday blamed on smoking materialsMar 04, 2026 12:44 pm - A fire reported Tuesday afternoon to the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District was blamed on smoking materials.
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Local historian Dan Anderson named 2025 Senior Citizen Award winnerMar 04, 2026 12:26 pm - Dan Anderson will be honored as the 2025 Senior Citizen Award winner during the 62nd annual Glen Ellyn Community Awards dinner on Tuesday, March 10, at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn.
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Person killed in I-90 crash in Huntley is identifiedMar 04, 2026 12:24 pm - A Rockford woman was killed in an early-morning crash Thursday on Interstate 90 near Huntley, the McHenry County Coroner’s Office reported.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC offers spring break camp March 30Mar 04, 2026 11:59 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting Camp Gary, a day camp for children age 3 through fifth grade on March 30, featuring activities like playing, crafting and snacking while adults can use a quiet workspace with coffee and doughnuts.
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Cops, firefighters promoted in WheelingMar 04, 2026 10:30 am - In a village board room filled with their peers, two Wheeling police officers and three firefighters were promoted to positions of greater authority this week.
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Harmonia Concert Series feature trumpet virtuoso Christopher O’HaraMar 03, 2026 11:45 pm - Acclaimed trumpet soloist Christopher O'Hara, a Bensenville native, will perform at Faith Community United Church of Christ on March 22, featuring selections from his album "Fantasie" including a piece written by an old Fenton High bandmate.
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Boys basketball: St. Francis stays in control against Lemont, advance to sectional finalMar 03, 2026 11:19 pm - St. Francis defeated Lemont 52-44 in a Class 3A boys basketball sectional semifinal at Hinsdale South.
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Mount Prospect’s Community Connections Center getting new, bigger homeMar 03, 2026 9:04 pm - Mount Prospect’s Community Connections Center could have a new home as soon as next year.
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How to attract birds to your yard all yearMar 03, 2026 7:35 pm - This is a good time to plan to enhance your garden with plants that will attract birds all year long. It takes more than feeders, bird houses and a bird bath along with some flowers for a truly bird-friendly garden.