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Lithium ion battery likely sparked Arlington Heights garbage truck blast, officials sayFeb 19, 2025 9:01 am - Arlington Heights fire officials believe a lithium ion battery started a garbage truck fire and explosion. They also pointed to mechanical failures with pressure relief devices that prevented the truck's compressed natural gas tanks from emptying, resulting in the blast.
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Glen Ellyn centenarian commemorates milestone by bowling in her weekly leagueFeb 18, 2025 11:15 pm - At 100, Phyllis Walsh celebrates her century of life experiences by doing what she loves -- bowling in her weekly leagues
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‘A need for new housing:’ Pulte seeking approvals in Libertyville for mixed-use residential developmentFeb 18, 2025 9:04 pm - The public review process for a proposed development of single-family homes and duplexes to replace the long-standing Libertyville Manor assisted living facility is underway.
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Arlington Heights candidates face off in upcoming forumsFeb 18, 2025 9:03 pm - A series of public candidate forums are planned in Arlington Heights for the upcoming municipal election on April 1, allowing voters to hear from candidates for mayor, trustee and other local positions.
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Heavy icing closes Route 59 in North BarringtonFeb 18, 2025 8:32 pm - Drainage problems and freezing temperatures makes for unsafe conditions on Route 59.
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One dead, one injured in Naperville house fireFeb 18, 2025 8:24 pm - A person was killed and another was injured in a house fire in Naperville on Tuesday afternoon.
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McConchie’s would-be successor isn’t a Republican and can’t serve, lawsuit allegesFeb 18, 2025 7:15 pm - Barrington Hills Trustee Darby Hills’ appointment to a vacant state Senate seat should be nullified because she doesn’t meet the state’s definition of a Republican, a lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges.
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Driver charged in crash that killed Glenview police officer ordered detainedFeb 18, 2025 6:48 pm - The 23-year-old Cary resident charged with reckless homicide in the Barrington crash Sunday that claimed the life of decorated Glenview police officer Robert Fryc will remain in custody while his case is pending, a judge ruled Tuesday.
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Grayslake author wins librarian-run statewide writing competitionFeb 18, 2025 6:04 pm - Michelle Cox of Grayslake has been chosen the winner of the Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Project for her novel, “The Fallen Woman’s Daughter.”
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Drainage, heavy icing closes Route 59 in North BarringtonFeb 18, 2025 5:59 pm - A drainage issue causing heavy icing on Route 59/Hough Road have closed the road in North Barrington temporarily, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation....