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$7 million grant to help ease gridlock at major Mount Prospect intersectionMay 11, 2026 4:24 pm - Mount Prospect received a $7 million grant through U.S.Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s office to help pay for intersection improvements at Rand Road, Kensington Road and Route 83.
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3 dead in a wrong-way crash on I-88 in Aurora areaMay 11, 2026 3:22 pm - Three people were killed early Sunday morning during a wrong-way crash on I-88 in the Aurora area.
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Elgin man who police say gave false name when arrested in Woodstock with cocaine pleads guiltyMay 11, 2026 3:07 pm - An Elgin man arrested in Woodstock last year and found in possession of more than 32 grams of cocaine has been sentenced to five years in prison.
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Donate Blood at Schaumburg’s Community Blood Drive May 14May 11, 2026 3:06 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive that will take place from 2:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at 1320 W. Schaumburg Road.
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Mundelein earns 2025 Tree City USA, Growth Award Recognition from Arbor Day FoundationMay 11, 2026 2:51 pm - The Arbor Day Foundation named Mundelein a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community.
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Northbrook Park District offers lineup of summer camp optionsMay 11, 2026 2:34 pm - Summer camps at the Northbrook Park District are starting to fill up, but there are still plenty of options for children and teens to enjoy exploring, playing, learning a...
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Naperville firefighters rescue 10 ducklings on Mother’s DayMay 11, 2026 2:27 pm - Naperville firefighters execute a special Mother’s Day rescue.
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Clarendon Hills woman detained after high-speed chase, biting an officerMay 11, 2026 2:24 pm - A DuPage County judge has denied release for a Clarendon Hills woman accused of leading police on a high-speed chase and biting an officer.
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A Safe Place celebrates 10 years of Wine, Women & ShoesMay 11, 2026 2:10 pm - A Safe Place, a Lake County nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, has announced the 10th anniversary of its signature fundraising event: Wine, Women & Shoes.
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Annual concert celebrates St. Charles teen’s legacy through music and scholarshipsMay 11, 2026 1:52 pm - The 24th annual Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Concert will be May 21 at Lincoln Park in downtown St. Charles. The free concert will introduce the 2026 scholarship recipients from both high schools. To date, 81 scholarships awarded from the memorial fund supported by donations.