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Person killed in I-90 crash in Huntley is identifiedMar 04, 2026 12:24 pm - A Rockford woman was killed in an early-morning crash Thursday on Interstate 90 near Huntley, the McHenry County Coroner’s Office reported.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC offers spring break camp March 30Mar 04, 2026 11:59 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting Camp Gary, a day camp for children age 3 through fifth grade on March 30, featuring activities like playing, crafting and snacking while adults can use a quiet workspace with coffee and doughnuts.
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Cops, firefighters promoted in WheelingMar 04, 2026 10:30 am - In a village board room filled with their peers, two Wheeling police officers and three firefighters were promoted to positions of greater authority this week.
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Harmonia Concert Series feature trumpet virtuoso Christopher O’HaraMar 03, 2026 11:45 pm - Acclaimed trumpet soloist Christopher O'Hara, a Bensenville native, will perform at Faith Community United Church of Christ on March 22, featuring selections from his album "Fantasie" including a piece written by an old Fenton High bandmate.
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Boys basketball: St. Francis stays in control against Lemont, advance to sectional finalMar 03, 2026 11:19 pm - St. Francis defeated Lemont 52-44 in a Class 3A boys basketball sectional semifinal at Hinsdale South.
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Mount Prospect’s Community Connections Center getting new, bigger homeMar 03, 2026 9:04 pm - Mount Prospect’s Community Connections Center could have a new home as soon as next year.
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How to attract birds to your yard all yearMar 03, 2026 7:35 pm - This is a good time to plan to enhance your garden with plants that will attract birds all year long. It takes more than feeders, bird houses and a bird bath along with some flowers for a truly bird-friendly garden.
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Arlington Heights bans short-term rentals, but could change if Bears come to townMar 03, 2026 6:34 pm - Arlington Heights will ban short-term rentals under 30 days starting July 1, though officials may reconsider amending the rules if the Bears build a stadium at the former Arlington Park site.
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Libertyville to buy office building for temporary police quartersMar 03, 2026 6:27 pm - Libertyville village officials authorized the purchase of an office building to use as temporary police quarters as the old station is demolished and a planned $43 million facility is built.
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Dining out: Limited-time offerings at Portillo’s and McDonald’s, new Finn McCool’s opens in Wheeling and moreMar 03, 2026 6:16 pm - Portillo’s launches a new birthday cake and cake shake and McDonald’s unveils the Big Arch Burger, both for a limited time. Plus, Finn McCool’s Irish sports pub opens a new location in Wheeling with a ribbon cutting and special Happy Hour celebration Friday.