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2 charged with fleeing police in retail theft cases in DuPage CountyFeb 11, 2026 6:42 pm - Two people are being detained pretrial in DuPage County on charges they fled from police investigating thefts from stores.
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Suspect in downtown Palatine attack to remain in jailFeb 11, 2026 6:38 pm - A judge Wednesday ordered a 26-year-old Palatine man held on charges alleging he grabbed a teenage girl and stole her cellphone near the village’s Metra station Monday morning.
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Appeals court affirms dismissal of charges against Waukegan city clerkFeb 11, 2026 6:37 pm - An appellate court has affirmed a lower court’s November 2024 dismissal of all criminal charges against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly.
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Libertyville authorizes $25 million bond issue toward new police stationFeb 11, 2026 6:34 pm - Village officials have taken another key step in getting a $43 million police station built in Libertyville.
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Barrington receives $1.1 million grant for upgrades to aging wastewater plantFeb 11, 2026 6:30 pm - Barrington officials announced the village has received a nearly $1.1 million federal grant to help pay for upgrades to the village’s aging wastewater treatment facility.
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Namesake of GiGi’s Playhouse steps into leadership role ahead of gala in SchaumburgFeb 11, 2026 6:24 pm - Hoffman Estates-based GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will make its 23rd anniversary a special one at its annual gala Feb. 28 in Schaumburg.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for January 2026Feb 11, 2026 5:11 pm - The beauty of nature shines through in the images captured by our top finishers in January’s amateur photo contest.
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The Goddard Schools of Lake County expand access to books for local familiesFeb 11, 2026 4:46 pm - The Goddard School, one of the nation’s largest early childhood education providers serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old, is holding a book drive in Lake County focused on expanding access to books for local children and families.
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NAMI Kane County North offers free family education programFeb 11, 2026 4:42 pm - NAMI Kane County North is hosting NAMI Family-to-Family, a free eight-session education program for people who love someone with mental health conditions. It provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other disorders.
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American Place Casino celebrates three years with Back to the 80s eventFeb 11, 2026 4:17 pm - American Place Casino is celebrating three years of gaming, dining and community impact. To honor this milestone, APC is hosting the “Back to the 80s” anniversary party on Saturday, Feb. 21, taking guests back to the era of neon lights, big hair and synth-pop.