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Des Plaines officers commended for lifesaving actions, braveryOct 06, 2025 7:49 pm - Seven Des Plaines police officers on Monday received lifesaving awards for their actions during five emergencies over the last year.
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Three face attempted murder charges in Elk Grove Village shootingOct 06, 2025 6:39 pm - Two men and a juvenile face attempted first-degree murder charges stemming from a November 2024 shooting in Elk Grove Village, police announced Monday.
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‘Our goal is goodbye’: Suburban shelters seek forever homes amid surge in surrendered petsOct 06, 2025 5:18 pm - Increasing in the suburbs and across the country, financially strapped pet owners are surrendering beloved dogs, cats and other animals they can no longer afford.
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Elk Grove artists to hold juried art show Oct. 17-19 at libraryOct 06, 2025 5:17 pm - The Artists’ Association of Elk Grove Village will hold its 42nd juried art show Oct. 17–19 at the Elk Grove Village Library.
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Should fitness studio open at street level in Naperville’s downtown? City panel says ‘yes’Oct 06, 2025 4:36 pm - A fitness chain wants to strengthen a pedestrian “dead zone” at the edge of downtown Naperville by opening a boutique workout studio within the Main Street Promenade East building. But it needs the city council’s OK to use the first-floor space.
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Cold comfort: New cooler, freezer help Palatine food pantry fight food insecurityOct 06, 2025 4:36 pm - A Palatine food pantry has enhanced its ability to provide fresh, nutritious food through a $315,100 Endeavor Health Community Investment Fund grant.
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Best bets: MAC welcomes Capitol Fools comedy and ESO opens its seasonOct 06, 2025 3:59 pm - The Capitol Fools send up politicians and politics at the McAninch Arts Center, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra opens its 76th season, and Berwyn native Sondra Radvanovsky plays the scorned sorceress in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s season-opening production of “Medea.”
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New, $7.5 million reservoir expands water reliability, capacity in Vernon HillsOct 06, 2025 1:58 pm - A $7.5 million investment to meet peak demand and provide water during emergencies for residents and businesses in the Vernon Hills area is up and running.
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Free senior health fairs in Wauconda and PalatineOct 06, 2025 1:40 pm - Illinois Sen. Darby Hills, a Republican from Barrington Hills, is hosting senior health fairs this month in Wauconda and Palatine.
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Wheeling AMVETS hosting blood drive Oct. 18Oct 06, 2025 1:40 pm - Wheeling’s Amvets Post No. 66 will host a blood drive Saturday, Oct. 18.