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Local ‘No Kings’ protests held across the suburbs SaturdayJun 14, 2025 5:06 pm - Thousands rallied Saturday at suburban “No Kings” events protesting the policies of President Donald Trump on the same day the president held a military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on his 79th birthday.
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Huntley eyes security cameras for downtownJun 14, 2025 2:44 pm - Huntley is considering security cameras for downtown.
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Suburban man donates his kidney to help former neighbor’s sonJun 14, 2025 12:30 pm - How many times in a person’s life does one have the chance to give someone else 20 more years of theirs? For Mike Torti, at least one. Last October, the Woodridge man donated a kidney so that the son of a former neighbor he hadn’t seen in 20 years could get the kidney he needed.
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Police: Kildeer bank robbery suspect arrested in McHenryJun 14, 2025 10:01 am - Local police departments and the F.B.I. have arrested a man they believe is responsible for a bank robbery that took place Friday morning at the Bank of America in Kildeer.
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Prestige Feed Products could move out of Mount Prospect by end of yearJun 14, 2025 7:29 am - Prestige Feed Products, the controversial Mount Prospect animal feed manufacturer, could cease operations by the end of the year. A settlement opening the path for Prestige’s departure comes up for a vote at Tuesday’s Mount Prospect village board meeting.
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Turning Pointe’s annual golf benefit to feature trailblazing golfer and advocate Amy BockerstetteJun 13, 2025 11:41 pm - Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's annual golf outing features keynote speaker Amy Bockerstette, a trailblazing athlete with Down syndrome who founded the I GOT THIS Foundation for inclusion in sports.
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New pastor begins July 1 at Bartlett’s Living Lord Lutheran ChurchJun 13, 2025 9:35 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett has called a new pastor, Rev. Kristian Johnson, to lead the congregation starting July 1. Johnson brings close to 25 years of pastoral experience and a passion for outreach and helping others, including leading mission trips to El Salvador.
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Wheaton Municipal Band celebrates the music of Alfred Reed June 19Jun 13, 2025 8:45 pm - Wheaton Municipal Band spotlights prolific band composer Alfred Reed on June 19, featuring his well-known "Armenian Dances," with guest Reed expert Yasuhiro Murakami conducting.
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Tracy Drost appointed Mrs. Illinois America 2025, launches youth philanthropy initiativesJun 13, 2025 8:26 pm - Newly crowned Mrs. Illinois America aims to mentor children statewide, teaching kindness as a superpower and service as personal growth to build compassionate leaders.
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Glendale Heights Chamber honors 2025 Kathy Guzlas Scholarship recipientsJun 13, 2025 8:16 pm - The Glendale Heights Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual scholarship luncheon, celebrating recipients of the Kathy Guzlas Scholarship.