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Man charged with arson in fire that destroyed Carpentersville apartment buildingJan 14, 2026 4:55 pm - A man has been charged with arson for a November fire that displaced 24 families at a Carpentersville apartment building.
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Judge rules man accused of shooting Bensenville police officer was not insaneJan 14, 2026 4:46 pm - The man accused of shooting a Bensenville police officer has failed to prove he was insane at the time, a DuPage County judge ruled Tuesday.
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Man accused of killing son’s support dogJan 14, 2026 4:08 pm - A Bloomingdale man has been charged with animal cruelty, accused of killing his son’s emotional support dog.
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Ruling on new trial for Marni Yang set for MayJan 14, 2026 2:40 pm - A Lake County judge has set a May 15 date for a ruling on whether convicted murderer Marni Yang will receive a new trial.
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Sales tax in Deer Park may stay 8% for a while longerJan 14, 2026 2:14 pm - Empowered by a change in state law, Deer Park officials are considering leaving the overall sales tax on goods purchased in town at 8%.
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Elgin again issues alert after drinking water samples exceed allowable lead levels during testJan 14, 2026 2:11 pm - Elgin officials are again alerting residents after some drinking water samples exceeded allowable lead levels during a recent test.
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Don’t Let Holiday Stains Ruin Your Holiday MemoriesJan 14, 2026 1:44 pm - Zengeler Cleaners offers tips on cleaning holiday stains.
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Mundelein Park & Recreation District awarded funding to remove invasive species and completes projectJan 14, 2026 1:20 pm - Mundelein Park & Recreation District was awarded a $10,000 grant to remove invasive species throughout Leo Leathers Park and Longmeadow Park. These projects were recently completed in 2025.
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Fank! teen rock band ignites the stage at Madame Zuzu’sJan 14, 2026 1:03 pm - Fank!, a Chicago-based, high-energy, psychedelic band will take the stage from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Madame Zuzu’s, 1876 1st Street, Highland Park, performing their original songs, including their upcoming new single, dropping Jan. 23.
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Knights host Free Throw Competition in WarrenvilleJan 14, 2026 12:57 pm - Boys and girls, age 9-14, are invited to compete in the 2026 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition on Saturday, Jan. 17