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Hidden Gems Garden Walk returns June 27Jun 01, 2026 4:59 pm - Garden lovers and curious neighbors alike will have the opportunity to step beyond the hedges and garden gates of Libertyville’s private landscapes during the 14th annual Hidden Gems Garden Walk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.
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Illinois lawmakers designate state bee after push by studentsJun 01, 2026 4:55 pm - Illinois is poised to have a state bee thanks to the work of some students at Lincoln Junior High School in Naperville.
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Northwest Concert Band 2026 Summer Concert Series in June and JulyJun 01, 2026 4:03 pm - The public is invited to join the Northwest Concert Band for their 2026 free Summer Concert series.
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Metra officials said a pedestrian was struck and killed by a commuter train Monday afternoon in Arlington Heights.Jun 01, 2026 3:28 pm - Metra officials said a pedestrian was struck and killed by a commuter train Monday afternoon in Arlington Heights. The collision happened at about 1:45 when an inbound tr...
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After being rejected in Naperville, company could build data center in Hoffman EstatesJun 01, 2026 3:21 pm - The company whose proposal for a Naperville data center was rejected in January will appear before the Hoffman Estates plan commission Wednesday for a requested rezoning of the 186-acre Plum Farms site at Higgins Road and Route 59.
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Allen J. Lynch plaque installed at Gurnee Veterans MemorialJun 01, 2026 3:20 pm - The village of Gurnee recently unveiled the permanent home of the Allen J. Lynch plaque at its new location at Veterans Memorial, outside the Gurnee Police Department. The plaque stands as a lasting tribute to his service and Medal of Honor story, ensuring it will be shared with generations to come.
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Elk Grove Village 70th Anniversary Scavenger HuntJun 01, 2026 2:57 pm - Elk Grove Village residents are invited to celebrate the community’s 70th anniversary with a village-wide scavenger hunt running from June 1 through July 31.
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St. Charles bar loses liquor, gambling licensesJun 01, 2026 2:26 pm - A St. Charles bar has lost its liquor and video gambling licenses over unpaid taxes and unpermitted construction of a kitchen.
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Helmet fittings, helicopters and Teddy bear care return to Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center Children’s Health and Safety FairJun 01, 2026 2:22 pm - Physicians, nurses and first responders offer hands-on lessons designed to keep kids safe and active.
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Elk Grove Village shredding and recycling event June 6Jun 01, 2026 2:09 pm - Elk Grove Village and the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County are hosting a document destruction and electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6.