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New battalion chief in Mundelein Fire DepartmentJun 09, 2026 1:53 pm - The Mundelein Fire Department’s newest battalion chief was sworn in during Monday night’s village board meeting.
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Ramp closures, lane shifts planned Thursday on Route 53Jun 09, 2026 11:05 am - Route 53 ramps at Dundee Road in the Arlington Heights and Palatine area will be closed Thursday night as part of an ongoing Illinois Department of Transportation improvement project, officials say.
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Best Bets: ‘DCOM Live!’ takes over the Metropolis FridayJun 09, 2026 10:42 am - Fans of Disney Channel tuners can hear their favorite songs during “DCOM Live” Friday at the Metropolis in Arlington Heights. Plus, Sonny Acres Farm in West Chicago holds its annual rodeo over the next two weekends and Cantigny in Wheaton hosts a two-day Revolutionary War reenactment.
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Chicago man faces arson charges in downtown Elgin garbage firesJun 09, 2026 10:13 am - A Chicago man has been arrested after being accused of setting multiple fires in garbage cans and a dumpster in downtown Elgin last week.
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Fire leaves Oak Brook home temporarily uninhabitable due to smoke damageJun 09, 2026 8:21 am - A house in Oak Brook was deemed temporarily uninhabitable after a Monday afternoon fire, officials said.
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Cook County Commissioner Morrison hosts Outdoors Day June 20Jun 09, 2026 7:12 am - Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will host his seventh annual Outdoors Day and fishing derby on Saturday, June 20, at Busse Woods forest preserve.
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Petschke named to fill Ward 3 alderman seat in St. CharlesJun 09, 2026 7:11 am - A Kane County forest preserve official has been tapped to fill a vacancy on the St. Charles City Council.
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Spotlight: Marriott Theatre revives Sondheim favorite ‘A Little Night Music’Jun 09, 2026 6:21 am - Marriott Theatre revives “A Little Night Music,” BrightSide Theatre stages “The Producers” and Redtwist Theatre premieres “Deserted,” this week on Chicago-area stages.
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Farmers markets this weekJun 09, 2026 5:11 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.
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Seasonal garden care: Safety equipment, pinching, and pruning tipsJun 09, 2026 5:00 am - Wear protective glasses and earplugs when using power equipment like weed whips and mowers in the garden, as debris can injure eyes and legs, while prolonged noise exposure can damage hearing.