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Warby Parker to open new store in Geneva CommonsFeb 24, 2026 2:46 pm - Glasses retailer Warby Parker is opening its 15th Illinois store in the Geneva Commons, 414 Commons Drive, on Saturday, officials said in a news release.
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Former Des Plaines day care workers charged with battering kidsFeb 24, 2026 2:42 pm - Two former employees at a Des Plaines day care facility are facing charges after a lengthy investigation revealed they had battered seven children there.
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New residential development floated for Barrington’s Golden TriangleFeb 24, 2026 1:01 pm - Barrington’s Golden Triangle could be the site for another large residential development, The Residences at Liberty Commons.
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Glen Ellyn firefighters extinguish blaze inside vacant homeFeb 24, 2026 12:41 pm - No injuries were reported from a late night house fire in Glen Ellyn Monday.
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Arlington Heights man charged in 7½-hour standoff ordered held in jailFeb 24, 2026 12:14 pm - The 50-year-old man charged with home invasion and aggravated discharge of a firearm stemming from a 7½-hour standoff at an Arlington Heights residence last week will remain in jail while awaiting trial, a judge ruled Tuesday.
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Buffalo Grove police hosting donation driveFeb 24, 2026 11:51 am - The Buffalo Grove Police Department is hosting a community drive in March to collect essential household and personal care items for residents served by the Vernon and Wheeling township food pantries.
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Fire leaves Huntley home uninhabitableFeb 24, 2026 11:51 am - Three people were displaced after a fire destroyed a single-story home Monday evening in Huntley, officials report.
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Spotlight: ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ returns to Aurora and ‘Hamilton’ is back in ChicagoFeb 24, 2026 11:43 am - This week marks the return of two popular tuners to the Chicago area: “Million Dollar Quartet” to Aurora’s Stolp Island Theatre and “Hamilton” to Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. It also marks Chicago Children’s Theatre’s 20th anniversary and the world premiere of “White Rooster” at Lookingglass Theatre Company.
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Dining out: Pair of restaurant weeks, soup’s on at Gong cha and moreFeb 24, 2026 11:42 am - Meet Chicago Northwest and Rosemont host restaurant weeks, bubble tea purveyor Gong cha has added soup to the menu, Fry the Coop now offers wings and more.
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Man pleads guilty to stealing car in WillowbrookFeb 24, 2026 11:31 am - A man accused of stealing a car in Willowbrook and fleeing police has pleaded guilty.