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Illinois National Guard soldier featured in documentary ‘Brothers After War’Feb 27, 2025 3:59 pm - Illinois Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Quentin Corrington is featured in the new "Brothers After War," discussing his 2020 deployment, reasons for joining the military, and his uncles' influence.
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‘We want our state back’: Why DuPage sheriff says he’s running for governor in 2026Feb 27, 2025 3:58 pm - Prompted by what he calls “radical” changes in Illinois’ criminal justice system, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick is skipping a potential third term as the county’s top cop and setting his sights instead on the governor’s mansion.
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Former Navy sailor admits plotting 2022 terrorist attack against Naval Station Great LakesFeb 27, 2025 3:49 pm - A former sailor admitted Thursday to plotting an attack on Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, purportedly to avenge the 2020 death of Qasem Soleimani, a commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Watch: Wheaton City Council North District candidates share views on local issuesFeb 27, 2025 3:12 pm - Incumbent Scott A. Brown and challenger Syed Hussain discuss their qualifications and the issues in the race for Wheaton City Council, North District.
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84-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting five minorsFeb 27, 2025 2:39 pm - An 84-year-old Montgomery man has been accused of sexually assaulting five minors between the ages of 13 and 17 over a 15-year period.
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Funeral planned for beloved Lake in the Hills butcher; family business thanks supportersFeb 27, 2025 2:27 pm - Funeral arrangements have been set for Tom Yucuis, who died Monday in a pedestrian traffic crash near West Dundee. Yucuis started Butcher on the Block Meat and Deli in Lake in the Hills 25 years ago.
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Fox River Grove looks to lock down developer for Block B; Lord of Beers tap house to openFeb 27, 2025 2:27 pm - Fox River Grove’s plans for residential and commercial growth are underway as the village announced a developer for the recently demolished Block B site and completes construction on rental homes near Route 22.
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Latin Grammy winner brings traditional Mexican flavors to Aurora with new restaurantFeb 27, 2025 2:20 pm - Latin Grammy Award-winner Memo Ibarra, lead singer of the music group Alacranes Musical, has opened a new business venture in his hometown Aurora.
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Mount Prospect will renew Prospect Avenue alfresco experienceFeb 27, 2025 1:50 pm - Last year, Mount Prospect launched an alfresco dining pilot on Prospect Avenue. This summer, the village, pleased with the results, will restart it.
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Roselle’s Kemmerling Park to get splash pad, major upgradesFeb 27, 2025 12:02 pm - Roselle Park District is detailing plans for a Kemmerling pool and park project that will include a new, “destination” splash pad.