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Woman’s body found after apartment fire in Des Plaines

By Russell Lissau
May 22, 2026 10:01 am - A woman was found dead following an apartment fire in Des Plaines early Friday.
AAUW Elmhurst Branch seeks donations for annual used book sale June 25-28

By Susan Pingitore, AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch
May 21, 2026 10:39 pm - The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch will hold its annual Used Book Sale from June 25-28 at Jackson Elementary School, accepting donations of books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and games through collection barrels at three locations starting June 15.
Aurora loses $1.1 million after employee was duped by con artist

By Susan Sarkauskas
May 21, 2026 6:41 pm - The city of Aurora lost $1.1 million when an employee was duped by a con artist.
Why Arlington Heights Fire Department will start charging for repeated assist calls

By Christopher Placek
May 21, 2026 6:40 pm - The Arlington Heights Fire Department will begin charging fees for frequent non-emergency requests for so-called lift assists from nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and residents.
‘Walking With Giants’ exhibition to bring larger-than-life art to COD campus

By Brian Hill
May 21, 2026 6:20 pm - Artists are working to paint silhouette sculptures that will be part of the upcoming “Walking With Giants” exhibition at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.
LCRTA to meet June 9 in Libertyville

Submitted by Allan Meyer
May 21, 2026 5:50 pm - The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon on Tuesday, June 9 at Lambs Farm Magnolia Cafe and Bakery, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville.
‘I try not to cry’: Mount Prospect man among buglers in nationwide Memorial Day ceremony

By Steve Zalusky
May 21, 2026 5:42 pm - Each Memorial Day, Taps for Veterans hosts an annual remembrance for fallen service members called Taps Across America. It is a time when musicians play “Taps” at 3 p.m. wherever they happen to be on Memorial Day. Since 2020, 83-year-old Mount Prospect resident Ron Vlcek has raised a bugle to his lips and sounded the mournful notes.
Strawberry Fest Returns to Historic Long Grove June 26-28

Submitted by Jody Grimaldi
May 21, 2026 5:08 pm - From June 26-28, Historic Downtown Long Grove will once again transform into a lively celebration of music, food, family fun, and strawberry-filled indulgence as the village hosts its legendary Strawberry Fest.
How suburban lawmakers’ bill aims to ease reporting for sex abuse survivors

By Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
May 21, 2026 4:55 pm - A group of suburban lawmakers pushed legislation through the Illinois General Assembly this week aimed at making reporting sex crimes to police easier and more comfortable for survivors.
CLC speech and debate team wins first national gold medal

Submitted by the College of Lake County
May 21, 2026 4:53 pm - The speech and debate team at College of Lake County finished one of its most successful seasons with its first national gold medalist in debate. This came after its strongest showing ever at the state tournament, with eight students qualifying for the national tournament.

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