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Authorities: Teen shot relative in the faceJun 12, 2025 8:26 am - A Lake County teenager is charged with attempted murder and other felonies after Lake County sheriff’s officials say he intentionally shot a 61-year-old relative in the face with a revolver Wednesday night at their home near Gurnee.
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Naperville’s Good Shepherd invites kids to ‘True North’ vacation Bible schoolJun 11, 2025 11:24 pm - This summer, kids are invited to embark on an adventure at “True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World,” hosted by Good Shepherd Church from July 14-18.
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Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest celebrates 10 yearsJun 11, 2025 11:01 pm - The 10th annual Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest succeeds with 27 vintage cars, 220 visitors, and a program on Chicago's historic early 20th-century Motor Row District.
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society to host Vintage and Antique MarketJun 11, 2025 10:45 pm - The Glen Ellyn Historical Society is holding a Vintage and Antique Market fundraiser on June 19-21 at the Glen Ellyn History Center. Donations are accepted June 17-18.
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Chuck and Heidi Howlett named 2025 Swedish Days parade marshalsJun 11, 2025 8:25 pm - Geneva couple Chuck and Heidi Howlett are named the 2025 Swedish Days parade marshals for their community service restoring cemeteries and volunteering with local groups.
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Swedish Days is celebrating 75 years of history and traditionJun 11, 2025 7:37 pm - Geneva's Swedish Days on June 18-22 celebrates its diamond jubilee this year with a theme of "A Stroll Through History."
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Arlington Heights mayor pushes for EV charger restrictions in basement garagesJun 11, 2025 6:31 pm - Citing national examples of long-burning fires, Arlington Heights officials are considering regulations banning electric vehicle charging stations in basement parking garages, despite state laws requiring EV infrastructure.
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Northwest Fourth Fest returns to Now Arena in Hoffman Estates July 2-6Jun 11, 2025 5:37 pm - Northwest Fourth Fest, the region’s largest free-admission Fourth of July Celebration, returns to Hoffman Estates this summer.
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Barrington officials say progress is being made on pedestrian gates at UP crossingsJun 11, 2025 5:19 pm - Barrington officials said progress is being made with a plan to install pedestrian safety gates at several Union Pacific railroad crossings in town.
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Land donation will ensure age-old bur oak will be protected in perpetuityJun 11, 2025 4:31 pm - The Lake County forest preserve system again will be expanding with three acquisitions including a gift being made to protect an irreplaceable part of the landscape thought to have begun its life before the American Revolution.