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Aurora man sentenced in connection with 2023 mass shooting in DuPage CountyMar 26, 2026 2:05 pm - An Aurora man has been sentenced to four years in prison in connection with a 2023 mass shooting near Willowbrook that left one person dead and more than 20 others injured.
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Elgin council gives staff more time to develop inclusivity and diversity ordinanceMar 26, 2026 1:14 pm - Supporters of a wide-ranging inclusivity and diversity ordinance in Elgin will have to wait two months before seeing the proposal return to the city council for a possible vote.
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10 Buzz-Worthy pollinator factsMar 26, 2026 12:15 pm - Look at the fruit in your kitchen or the flowers outside the window. Much of it exists because a pollinator did its job. Some scientists estimate that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators.
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Shred your documents in Des Plaines on SaturdayMar 26, 2026 12:10 pm - Des Plaines residents can securely dispose of sensitive papers through a city shredding event Saturay.
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Affordable housing in St. Charles? Apartment developer cites ‘revenue gap’ if units set asideMar 26, 2026 12:10 pm - A 29-acre site in St. Charles – one of the last remaining open properties in town for residential development – is becoming a flashpoint for housing affordability in the city.
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Lake Villa man charged with possessing child sex abuse materialsMar 26, 2026 9:13 am - A 43-year-old Lake Villa man is facing charges of possessing child sex abuse materials after a two-month investigation by Lake County authorities.
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Police: Vernon Hills man was trying to break into homeMar 26, 2026 8:46 am - A 36-year-old Vernon Hills man is facing multiple charges after police said he tried to break into a Green Oaks home early Thursday morning and then resisted arrest.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for February 2026Mar 26, 2026 8:32 am - The top finishers in February’s amateur photo contest capture scenes from around the world.
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Geneva seeks volunteers for city advisory boardsMar 26, 2026 12:12 am - Looking to make a difference in your community? The city of Geneva seeks dedicated volunteers to fill vacancies on its Strategic Plan Advisory Committee and Board of Fire & Police Commissioners.
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Historic Elgin Theatre Company seeks community support with pizza and trivia benefitMar 25, 2026 11:52 pm - The Elgin Theatre Company, the oldest community theater in the Northwest suburbs, is hosting a fundraiser on April 3 at Danny's Pizza featuring all-you-can-eat pizza, trivia, and raffles.