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‘Senior assassins’ game leads to lockdown of West Dundee school, disorderly conduct charge for teenApr 09, 2026 11:09 am - West Dundee police are urging teens to think twice about playing the popular “senior assassins” game, after it scared people and led to a school lockdown Tuesday.
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One dead, two hurt in Streamwood house fireApr 09, 2026 8:53 am - One person is dead, another was transported to a hospital and a firefighter suffered minor injuries in an early morning Streamwood house fire Thursday.
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Two in custody after early morning police chase ends with crash in ElmhurstApr 09, 2026 8:18 am - Police have two suspects in custody after officers chased a vehicle wanted in connection with a burglary into Elmhurst where it crashed.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for March 2026Apr 09, 2026 8:11 am - The top finishers in March’s amateur photo contest capture nature’s wonders and spectacular sky shows.
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Mount Prospect police searching for armed car burglarsApr 09, 2026 8:04 am - Mount Prospect police are looking for five men wanted in connection with an armed car burglary early Tuesday morning.
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Arlington Heights offering free smoke alarms for residentsApr 09, 2026 6:39 am - The Arlington Heights Fire Department is offering free smoke alarm inspections, battery changing and new smoke alarm installations for residents.
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Senior Suburban Orchestra celebrates America’s 250th anniversary at May 30 concertApr 09, 2026 12:45 am - On Saturday, May 30, the Senior Suburban Orchestra’s annual Family and Friends Concert will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary with a program of music by American composers.
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Police investigating shots fired between two cars in West DundeeApr 08, 2026 8:58 pm - Multiple police agencies are investigating shots fired between two vehicles in West Dundee Wednesday afternoon, officials said. However, so far, there have been no reports of either property damage or injuries.
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Retiring Benet coach Kilbride ‘did it the right way,’ leaving legacy beyond the winsApr 08, 2026 7:38 pm - Benet girls basketball coach Joe Kilbride, who led the Redwings to two state titles, announced his retirement March 25. His assistant, Kelsey Coulter, will be the new head coach.
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Wauconda starts annexation process to block solar energy facility in residential areaApr 08, 2026 6:03 pm - Wauconda has begun the process to annex 62 acres on the north side of town to block a solar energy system to be built near a residential area.