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Sheriff: Pedestrian hit by car near Downers Grove, critically injuredFeb 20, 2026 11:39 am - A pedestrian was critically hurt after being hit by a vehicle in an unincorporated area of Downers Grove, authorities said.
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Lewis University to keep Oak Brook campus closed until March 14Feb 20, 2026 11:09 am - Lewis University plans to keep its Oak Brook campus closed through March 14, due to U.S. Immigrations and Custom Enforcement moving in to the building.
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10 people displaced after townhouse fire kills pets near Villa ParkFeb 20, 2026 10:49 am - Ten people were displaced and the family’s dog and cat were killed in an early Friday morning townhouse fire near Villa Park.
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Police: False threat against Wheaton school considered ‘swatting’ callFeb 20, 2026 10:32 am - Wheaton police are investigating an apparent "swatting" call that brought a law enforcement presence to Wheaton North High School Friday.
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‘Looking for a break’: Art, education exhibition features beauty of Lake Michigan shorelineFeb 20, 2026 9:25 am - Aside from showcasing the serenity of natural beauty, there is another reason behind an upcoming exhibition at the Robert T. Wright Gallery of Art at the College of Lake County in Grayslake.
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Mundelein police officer honored for stopping $196,000 fraudFeb 19, 2026 6:39 pm - A Mundelein police officer has been honored for helping a local resident recover $196,000 that almost was lost in a scam.
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More row homes coming to downtown NapervilleFeb 19, 2026 6:38 pm - Naperville City Council members have unanimously approved plans for high-end row homes at the northern edge of the downtown.
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Carol Stream man charged with possession of child sex abuse materialFeb 19, 2026 4:41 pm - A Carol Stream man has been charged with 14 felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse material, according to the Illinois attorney general’s office.
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‘Mount Prospect is on fire’: Mayor delivers annual address to business communityFeb 19, 2026 3:59 pm - Mount Prospect Mayor Paul Hoefert delivered his State of the Village address Thursday, radiating optimism about the present and the future.
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Hoffman Estates mayor talks of data centers, new search for hardware store in annual addressFeb 19, 2026 3:47 pm - Hoffman Estates Mayor Bill McLeod fielded questions about data centers, interactions with federal immigration agents and the renewed search for a hardware store during his annual update before the chamber of commerce Thursday.