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Bartlett warns drivers about buckling on Route 59Jun 22, 2025 7:02 pm - The Village of Bartlett posted on social media that the Route 59 northbound curb lane is closed north of Stearns Road due to a buckling roadway.
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Tapping ‘Do Not Disturb’ on your phone could prevent crashes. Why don’t we use it?Jun 22, 2025 1:59 pm - Many don’t know about “Do Not Disturb” technology or how to turn it on. For others, it’s the dreaded FOMO on texts.
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Two men treated for injuries after shooting in ElginJun 22, 2025 12:40 pm - Two men were injured following a shooting incident early Sunday morning in Elgin, according to Elgin police.
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South Elgin woman dies in Saturday morning traffic crashJun 22, 2025 12:38 pm - A 46-year-old South Elgin woman died early Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Randall Road near Stearns Road after her vehicle left the roadway and struck multiple objects, according to the South Elgin police.
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Carpentersville officials work to find fix for exposed water, sewer lines following dam removalJun 22, 2025 12:27 pm - The removal of a dam along the Fox River — amid drought conditions and the closure of the Stratton Lock and Dam for the summer boating season — lowered the river’s depth and exposed water and sewer lines in Carpentersville that are supposed to be below the surface.
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Well-known Addison shopkeeper (and one-time presidential candidate) mulls retirement after robberyJun 22, 2025 12:22 pm - Longtime unconventional Addison shopkeeper Ed Gombos is considering retirement in the wake of a recent robbery and an uncertain future at his shop’s current location.
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Streamwood woman killed in two-car crash in StreamwoodJun 22, 2025 10:30 am - A 42-year-old Streamwood woman died Saturday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Streamwood, authorities said.
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Buffalo Grove firefighters hosting food truck festivalJun 22, 2025 10:11 am - Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Local 3177 will host their annual Fire Up! Food Truck Festival on Saturday, June 28, from noon to 6 p.m. at Mike Rylko Community Park.
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‘It was horrific’: Elgin immigrants advocates say ramped-up deportation push brings fear, uneaseJun 21, 2025 5:30 pm - The federal government’s expanded mass deportation operations in the Chicago area and other large cities are taking a toll on the immigrant community in Elgin, advocates said.
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‘I just want to be whole’: Arlington Heights residents struggle to get homes repaired months after garbage truck blastJun 21, 2025 12:15 pm - Six months after a garbage truck exploded on their street, some Arlington Heights residents are still struggling to get insurance to cover home repairs.