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‘Engines Off!’ clean air initiative in Glen Ellyn seeks to reduce engine idling near schoolsMar 31, 2025 10:43 pm - The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn is teaming up with schools and local community groups in a renewed and expanded effort to raise awareness of air pollution from engine idling.
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Third child dies in Carpentersville fireMar 31, 2025 7:52 pm - Carpentersville authorities continue to investigate what caused a fire Sunday that killed three children. “The village is heartbroken by the tragedy,” Village President John Skillman said Monday.
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Bartlett police arrest 19-year-old in connection with 2023 motor vehicle theftsMar 31, 2025 7:44 pm - Bartlett police Friday arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a series of motor vehicle thefts and an attempted theft from when he was a juvenile two years ago.
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St. Charles Kiwanis Club’s Rose Sale to benefit local organizationsMar 31, 2025 6:21 pm - The St. Charles Kiwanis Club is holding its annual Rose Day fundraiser on April 23 to support over 30 local organizations that help area children and families in need.
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Man charged with retail theft, fleeing police in a minivanMar 31, 2025 6:11 pm - A Chicago man is accused of stealing merchandise from several stores Saturday night before leading police on a chase that ended in Oak Brook.
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‘Hard work, passion, perseverance’: Suburban athletes medal at Special Olympics Winter GamesMar 31, 2025 5:53 pm - Libertyville resident Mallory Marvin earned a bronze medal and fourth place in snowshoeing competitions at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy.
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Prospect Heights hotel demolition paves way for new Chicago Executive Airport hangarsMar 31, 2025 4:34 pm - A former hotel in Prospect Heights is nearing the end of its $1.8 million demolition to make room for eight hangars at Chicago Executive Airport to be operated by the New York-based firm Sky Harbour.
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Buffalo Grove teen on way to becoming next American IdolMar 31, 2025 4:23 pm - Nikki Rodrigues had two reasons to celebrate Sunday night. It was not only the Stevenson High School senior’s 18th birthday. It was also the night her successful audition for “American Idol” aired.
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Wheeling police cracking down on distracted driving in AprilMar 31, 2025 2:53 pm - Wheeling police on Tuesday are launching a campaign to crack down on distracted driving as part of a statewide effort.
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Elgin City Council rejects delay of ban on synthetic THC product salesMar 31, 2025 2:52 pm - The Elgin City Council voted 5-4 against delaying a ban on the sale of synthetically derived THC products, despite pleas from local business owners who were hoping for a window to be able to sell their remaining inventory.