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‘Protecting homes’: Officials celebrate $3.5 million drainage, flood control project in WaucondaMay 18, 2026 6:45 pm - State, county and village officials gathered Monday at historic Phil’s Beach in Wauconda to mark the completion of the $3.5 million Bangs Lake Outfall drainage and flood control project.
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While slamming Chicago mayor for having ‘no plan,’ Pritzker optimistic about Bears stadium deal in Arlington HeightsMay 18, 2026 6:19 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday expressed confidence that legislation for the Bears’ potential move to Arlington Heights will pass before May 31. He also criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for having “no plan” to keep the team in the city.
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‘People can enjoy it’: Naperville fountain revived after major repairsMay 18, 2026 6:03 pm - For the first time in recent memory, a revived Memories Fountain anchors a Naperville Riverwalk park.
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Hoffman Estates day center a new model for Clearbrook’s clientsMay 18, 2026 5:58 pm - Clearbrook celebrated its newest community center for day program services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Hoffman Estates Monday.
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Geneva plans street closures for Memorial Day weekend eventsMay 18, 2026 5:12 pm - Two Geneva events on Memorial Day weekend will bring road closures. The youth triathlon on Sunday morning shuts down west side streets near Delnor Hospital. The Memorial Day parade Monday will close Third Street downtown.
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St. Charles faces 500K gallon-per-day water deficiency, even with new well nearing completionMay 18, 2026 5:11 pm - The city of St. Charles is currently staring down a water deficiency of 500,000 gallons per day. This is despite a recent well project being completed and another one approaching its finish in 2027.
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Learn about stopping scams, ID theft June 2 in Des PlainesMay 18, 2026 4:41 pm - A representative from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office will talk about stopping scams and identity theft prevention in Des Plaines on June 2.
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Des Plaines launches survey for sustainability planMay 18, 2026 4:40 pm - Des Plaines officials want your help updating the city’s sustainability plan.
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Oakbrook Center store closed two days after large crowd sought new watchMay 18, 2026 4:14 pm - Social media exploded with pictures and videos Saturday as people crowded Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook to get their hands on a Swatch and Audemars Piguet Royal Pop Collection pocket watch.
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Police issue traffic advisory for Bartlett Memorial Day Walk & RemembranceMay 18, 2026 3:13 pm - Bartlett’s Memorial Day Walk & Remembrance will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25 at Bartlett Park with an American Legion flag retirement ceremony.