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Georgia man charged with luring Lake County girlJun 21, 2026 11:16 am - Lake County authorities arrested a 24-year-old Georgia man near Libertyville after he allegedly traveled to meet with a girl who ran away from home.
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Crash that killed motorcyclist, passenger in Schaumburg under investigationJun 21, 2026 8:50 am - The Cook County medical examiner’s office is conducting autopsies in the deaths of a motorcyclist and a passenger after a crash Saturday afternoon in Schaumburg.
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Community pride through preservation: How the Gifford Park Association protects Elgin’s architectural heritageJun 21, 2026 7:00 am - The Gifford Park Association is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Elgin’s historic neighborhoods. The group, founded in 1979, provides grants for home restoration, hosts monthly meetings, and organizes the annual Historic Elgin House Tour each September, showcasing significant homes to inspire preservation efforts and build community pride.
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Suburban Skyview: Sky takes on sepia tones between waves of stormsJun 21, 2026 6:00 am - The sky took on a sepia tone as storms rolled through the Northwest Suburbs, including Arlington Heights, recently during sunset.
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2 killed in motorcycle crash in SchaumburgJun 20, 2026 8:12 pm - A motorcyclist and their passenger were killed in a traffic crash Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Golf Road and Commons Drive, according to an official village of Schaumburg Facebook post.
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Celebrating summer and the artsJun 20, 2026 7:59 pm - The Downtown Wheaton Association, in partnership with POSCA and uni Brands Corporation, presents Murals, Mocktails, & Music, a first-day-of-summer celebration of public art, music, local businesses and community.
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Community partners unite for 6th annual Juneteenth at HarperJun 20, 2026 5:26 pm - The sounds of the Harper College’s Jazz Ensemble permeated the afternoon air Saturday like the billowing clouds above the sixth annual Juneteenth in the Burbs celebration.
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Man accused of brandishing a weapon in Villa ParkJun 20, 2026 4:54 pm - A man faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges after a confrontation in a Villa Park neighborhood Friday afternoon, authorities said.
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Like father, like son (and daughter): Suburban kids who’ve sought to follow their dads’ legaciesJun 20, 2026 3:13 pm - With Father’s Day upon us, we reflect on 10 father-son and father-daughter duos who made an impact on their suburban communities.
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Side Street Studio Arts to transform Elgin’s cultural landscape with new riverfront homeJun 20, 2026 7:00 am - Side Street Studio Arts has spent more than 13 years In downtown Elgin creating opportunities for artists, performers, students, and audiences throughout the Fox Valley. One of the most anticipated events is AREA 22: Arts, Crafts & Oddities Fair on Aug. 8.