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Pedestrian struck by outbound Metra train at Schaumburg stationJun 25, 2026 8:17 am - A pedestrian was struck by an outbound Metra train at the Schaumburg station early Thursday, halting service along the line.
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Fire leaves Naperville home uninhabitableJun 25, 2026 8:09 am - No injuries were reported after a fire late Wednesday night left a Naperville home uninhabitable, authorities said.
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At least one tornado confirmed near Huntley after Wednesday’s stormsJun 25, 2026 8:08 am - National Weather Service meteorologists have confirmed at least one tornado touched down near Huntley during Wednesday’s round of severe storms.
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Summer Music at Bethel opens season with mezzo soprano Kelly HillJun 25, 2026 12:01 am - Summer Music at Bethel begins July 10 with mezzo soprano Kelly Hill and pianist Jeffrey Panko performing works by Alma Mahler, Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms and Kurt Weill at Bethel United Church of Christ in Elmhurst.
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Police: Lake in the Hills man had child sex abuse material on computerJun 24, 2026 7:36 pm - A Lake in the Hills man was arrested last week after being accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, police announced Wednesday.
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Longtime educator appointed to fill vacancy on District 128 boardJun 24, 2026 7:33 pm - The Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 school board is back to full strength with the appointment this week of Jean Sophie.
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‘A fresh market on steroids’: Expansive new grocery store opens in Vernon HillsJun 24, 2026 7:31 pm - The newest grocery store in Vernon Hills opened to the public Wednesday with a huge selection meant to serve a diverse community.
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Rolling Meadows privatizes garbage pickup after 57 years of public serviceJun 24, 2026 7:24 pm - Rolling Meadows city council members unanimously voted to privatize garbage collection after 57 years of municipal service, inking a 5-year contract with Lakeshore Recycling Services.
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Independent governor hopeful Corbett’s place on ballot affirmed after Bailey campaign pulls objectionJun 24, 2026 7:20 pm - A challenge to independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett’s petitions was withdrawn Wednesday by Republican nominee Darren Bailey’s campaign.
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Local residents protest potential rezoning of Plum Farms site in Hoffman Estates for data centerJun 24, 2026 7:10 pm - Residents of communities near the 186-acre Plum Farms property in Hoffman Estates Wednesday protested its proposed rezoning for industrial uses they consider a smoke screen for a data center.