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Mexican national convicted of attempted carjacking in Palatine now faces federal illegal immigration chargeApr 23, 2026 3:31 pm - A Mexican national who was convicted of a 2023 attempted carjacking in Palatine and possessing a weapon in jail is now facing federal charges for illegally re-entering the U.S. after being deported in 2020.
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A ‘strong grocer’: Sprouts Farmers Market plans Wheaton store as part of suburban expansion pushApr 23, 2026 2:58 pm - Sprouts Farmers Market is not yet a household name in suburban Chicago, but that will soon change with planned stores in Wheaton and Buffalo Grove.
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New grocer coming to former Dominick’s site in Buffalo GroveApr 23, 2026 2:42 pm - The former Dominick’s space in Buffalo Grove’s Chase Plaza development will have a second tenant — and it turns out to be a grocery store.
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Fundraising campaign started for Buffalo Grove High security guard injured while protecting studentsApr 23, 2026 1:45 pm - Funds are being raised to support a Buffalo Grove High School security guard who suffered a traumatic brain injury during dismissal Tuesday afternoon.
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Elgin’s Bethlehem Lutheran next stop on Great Elgin Pipe Organ TourApr 23, 2026 1:16 pm - The Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour continues Sunday, April 26, at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, featuring their 1940 M.P. Moller pipe organ that was restored in 1982.
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Mount Prospect firefighters, village nurse teaching pediatric first aid at libraryApr 23, 2026 12:50 pm - The Mount Prospect Fire Department and the village nurse are partnering to host a free pediatric CPR, choking and first aid training session from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St.
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Underwood proposes $1.2M in funding for Metra expansion between DeKalb, ElburnApr 23, 2026 12:03 pm - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has proposed $1.2 million in federal funding, which, if approved, could support efforts to expand Metra rail from Elburn to DeKalb.
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9-year-old boy critically injured after being struck by vehicle in AuroraApr 23, 2026 9:43 am - A 9-year-old boy was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in Aurora Wednesday.
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Geneva seeks public input for new comprehensive planApr 23, 2026 12:30 am - The city of Geneva has launched the planning process for the Geneva 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and the public is invited to be part of the conversation.
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Forest preserve district offers free wood chips May 2Apr 23, 2026 12:18 am - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is offering free wood chips to the public on Saturday, May 2, at Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin and Big Rock Forest Preserve in Big Rock.