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Police: 15-year-old boy was behind wheel of SUV that crashed into Fox Lake auto body shopJun 01, 2026 1:17 pm - A 15-year-old boy was behind the wheel of a speeding SUV that crashed into a Fox Lake auto body shop early Saturday morning, police said Monday.
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Improv Playhouse’s live radio theater event celebrates America’s anniversaryJun 01, 2026 1:02 pm - As America approaches its historic 250th Anniversary, Improv Playhouse is proud to announce the world premiere of Voices of Liberty, an original live radio theater celebration of the American story, opening Flag Day weekend and continuing through Juneteenth and Libertyville Days festivities in downtown Libertyville.
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How DuPage County plans to fight rat invasion near BensenvilleJun 01, 2026 12:16 pm - DuPage County officials have taken the latest step in their fight against a rat invasion in an unincorporated neighborhood near Bensenville.
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Norm is back at the Elk Grove Village Public Library June 4!Jun 01, 2026 12:13 pm - The Elk Grove Village Public Library welcomes back Norm the T-Rex as it kicks off its Summer Reading Program.
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‘Clearly a fumble’: Arlington Heights mayor calls out state lawmakers over lack of Bears dealJun 01, 2026 11:43 am - Hours after state lawmakers failed to act on legislation to bring a new Chicago Bears stadium to Arlington Heights, Mayor Jim Tinaglia said Monday village officials are “truly disappointed” and will continue to seek opportunities to redevelop the former Arlington Park site.
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Shimmering Summer: Chicago Botanic Garden to feature iridescent bubble artJun 01, 2026 10:31 am - Playful art in the sky, on land, and in the water will highlight nature through a new lens during Shimmering Summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.
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Construction of luxury homes in Long Grove to begin in summerJun 01, 2026 9:14 am - Construction of 20 customizable, single-family homes at Karen’s Corner in Long Grove is set to begin this summer.
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What’s next for Bears stadium talks after General Assembly punts on deals?Jun 01, 2026 7:31 am - Just before the sun rose over the Capitol dome Monday morning, legislators heaved a Hail Mary pass to the end zone to try to keep the Bears in Illinois. It fell incomplete. Now negotiations to prevent the NFL franchise from bolting across state lines are headed to overtime this summer.
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‘Olympics for trades’: Illinois students flood Atlanta for national skills competitionMay 31, 2026 8:45 pm - A number of suburban students are participating this week in the annual SkillsUSA national competition, which focuses on excellence in trades and practical arts education.
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After towns reject flag requests, advocates put signs of Pride in storefrontsMay 31, 2026 8:45 pm - Supporters of the Pride flag flying outside suburban village halls are still lobbying mayors and trustees to raise the rainbow colors, but local businesses, community groups, churches and residents have taken up the banner in the meantime.