Articles filed under Communities
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Group accuses Cook state’s attorney of turning ‘blind eye’ to ICE crimes, seeks special prosecutorMar 12, 2026 1:15 pm - Arguing that Cook County’s top prosecutor is “turning a blind eye” to illegal acts by federal immigration agents, a coalition of elected officials, attorneys and religious leaders is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the claims.
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Round Lake Beach couple pleads not guilty in the death of 8-year-old boyMar 12, 2026 12:34 pm - The Round Lake Beach couple charged with first-degree murder in the February death of 8-year-old Markell Pierce entered not guilty pleas Thursday in a Lake County courtroom.
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Former Addison school site being readied for redevelopmentMar 12, 2026 12:26 pm - Addison’s Old Mill School building, which operated as an elementary school from 1961 to 1982 and was then rented to nonprofit organizations, is being demolished to make room for a future housing development.
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Take a ride to check out these Bicycle Friendly CommunitiesMar 12, 2026 12:04 pm - The League of American Bicyclists recognized eight Chicago metro areas as Bicycle Friendly Communities, with Aurora, Batavia, Elmhurst and Niles achieving bronze status while Evanston maintained its silver ranking, the highest in the region.
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How Helen Gale’s legacy lives on in St. Charles Library’s children’s programsMar 12, 2026 8:36 am - Helen Wiltsie Gale spent 30 years sharing her love of books with thousands of St. Charles children as the library's head of children's services. The library honored her memory by creating the Helen Gale Story Room in 1995, which continues to host youth programs today.
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Overshadowed brings ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ to the Medinah stageMar 11, 2026 10:47 pm - Overshadowed Theatrical Productions presents “Tuesdays with Morrie,” based on Mitch Albom's bestselling memoir about a journalist reconnecting with his former professor, running through March 28.
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Hoffman Estates police officers rescue woman from submerged vehicleMar 11, 2026 8:15 pm - Two people are hospitalized after a vehicle went into the water Wednesday in Hoffman Estates, officials said.
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Elk Grove Village tightens short-term rental rulesMar 11, 2026 5:53 pm - Elk Grove Village has increased its minimum stay requirement for short-term rentals from 30 to 90 days, as more towns in the Northwest suburbs take similar measures.
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Driver gets $1.5 million after being struck by ambulance in SchaumburgMar 11, 2026 4:57 pm - Schaumburg trustees Tuesday approved a $1.5 million settlement with a driver who sued the village alleging he’d been seriously injured after being struck by an ambulance running a red light two years ago.
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Chicago man accused of dragging police officer with his SUV after stealing 18 bottles of vodkaMar 11, 2026 4:51 pm - A Chicago man was ordered to remain in jail as he awaits his next court date after authorities say he dragged a Woodridge police detective with his SUV after stealing over $600 worth of vodka from a Target.