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'A legacy for all of us': St. Charles eyes redevelopment of former police station siteJun 25, 2026 1:10 pm - St. Charles City Council members this week expressed support for having city staff draft a statement of interest to work with the park district on redeveloping the old police station site in downtown.
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Daily Herald now accepting submissions for 2026 Fall Fun & Getaways GuideJun 25, 2026 12:35 pm - The Daily Herald is seeking submissions for its 2026 Fall Fun & Getaways guide featuring suburban Chicago area events from Aug. 23 through the fall. Deadline to submit free event listings is July 13.
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Carpentersville man changing tire on I-80 killed by hit-and-run driverJun 25, 2026 11:04 am - Illinois State Police said a Carpentersville man who had stopped to change a tire on the shoulder of Interstate 80 near Lansing was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.
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A ‘unique antique’: Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208 honors 99-year-old World War II veteranJun 25, 2026 9:43 am - World War II veteran Clarence Placek celebrated his 99th birthday at American Legion Post 208 in Arlington Heights surrounded by family, friends and the mayor.
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Geneva’s Little Owl, Old Towne Pub sites face setback as restaurant plans fall throughJun 25, 2026 9:22 am - A Geneva restaurateur’s plans to open two restaurants in the city’s empty Little Owl and Old Towne Pub sites have stalled, with work stopping and "For Lease" signs returning to both buildings after initial renovation progress.
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‘One-woman show’: Barrington resident brings home-grown business to historic Ice House mallJun 25, 2026 8:44 am - Montana Bellagamba is bringing her passion for books to the town where she grew up, filling a need in her hometown.
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Lake Zurich native Zachary Keller returns to Chicago as the lead in national touring production of ‘Water for Elephants’Jun 25, 2026 8:24 am - Zachary Keller, a stage and screen actor with roots in Barrington and Lake Zurich, has been acting since he was a child. Now he’s the leading man in the North American tour of “Water for Elephants” playing Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre through July 5.
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Pedestrian struck by outbound Metra train at Schaumburg stationJun 25, 2026 8:17 am - A pedestrian was struck by an outbound Metra train at the Schaumburg station early Thursday, halting service along the line.
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Fire leaves Naperville home uninhabitableJun 25, 2026 8:09 am - No injuries were reported after a fire late Wednesday night left a Naperville home uninhabitable, authorities said.
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At least one tornado confirmed near Huntley after Wednesday’s stormsJun 25, 2026 8:08 am - National Weather Service meteorologists have confirmed at least one tornado touched down near Huntley during Wednesday’s round of severe storms.