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Lombard man charged with hate crime after attack at bakeryMar 15, 2026 10:51 am - Justin Ward, 34, of Lombard, was charged with a hate crime and aggravated battery after attacking a man at Crave Cookies on Roosevelt Road last Friday night, prosecutors said.
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Lake sheriff’s deputy injured in Gurnee crashMar 15, 2026 9:55 am - A Lake County sheriff’s deputy is recovering from injuries suffered in a crash Saturday night in Gurnee.
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Naperville Central student’s idea becomes Illinois bill addressing gender discrepancies in CPR trainingMar 14, 2026 5:18 pm - A Naperville Central High School senior, alongside state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, is leading a bill to normalize CPR protocol on women by requiring secondary schools to use female manikins or chest covers during CPR training.
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Retailers with tobacco as primary business excluded from opening in downtown LibertyvilleMar 14, 2026 5:03 pm - Retailers whose principal products are selling tobacco, electronic cigarettes and other smoking supplies have been excluded from operating in the downtown area of Libertyville.
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Thousands enjoy St. Patrick’s parades in Palatine, St. CharlesMar 14, 2026 4:59 pm - St. Patrick's Day parades took place throughout the suburbs Saturday, though due to fickle weather morning parades had sunshine, while snow flurries fell during ones that took place in the afternoon.
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Kane treasurer candidate Scott Johansen says his campaign signs were damaged, stolenMar 14, 2026 3:12 pm - Scott Johansen, one of three candidates for Kane County treasurer in the March 17 Democratic primary, filed two police reports that allege his 4x4 campaign signs were damaged and stolen.
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Traffic backups expected as construction on $22M East State Street overhaul begins in GenevaMar 14, 2026 2:24 pm - A $22 million road project in Geneva is set to begin this month, the start of a multi-year undertaking that city officials said will help “transform” the East State Street corridor with rebuilt roads, sidewalks and bike lanes.
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DoubleTree Suites in Downers Grove unveils $2M atrium ballroomMar 14, 2026 11:55 am - The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Chicago — Downers Grove recently unveiled a $2 million atrium. The hotel has constructed a fully enclosed, purpose-built ballroom within the existing multistory atrium.
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All gas, no brakes for Schaumburg entertainment district development after Andretti Karting opensMar 14, 2026 11:30 am - While Tuesday’s opening of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg was an economic development victory itself, it might also hit the accelerator on future phases of the entertainment district it now anchors.
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The Biz Week That Was: Bears clock ticking, TSA delays, and data center plan droppedMar 14, 2026 10:52 am - Play clock ticking: Bears won’t wait past March for stadium deal, Arlington Heights mayor says Next week is a “big, big, big” week for hopes of a Chicago Bears stadi...