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Plans to revamp public areas inside Gurnee village hall advanceAug 13, 2026 7:29 am - A refresh for the public portion of Gurnee village hall is on track with the approval this week of a construction manager for the pending project.
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Two men arrested after suspected drug deal in Des Plaines, police sayAug 13, 2026 7:29 am - Two men were arrested Tuesday after Des Plaines police observed what appeared to be an illegal drug transaction, authorities said.
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Finger lickin’ fun: Little Bear Ribfest is back in Vernon Hills with music, BBQ, funAug 13, 2026 5:46 am - Music, barbecue and fun return to Vernon Hills when the 15th annual Little Bear Ribfest gets cooking Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15, in the Century Park Arboretum.
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Family Fun Fair Aug. 16Aug 12, 2026 9:19 pm - The 11th annual Monarch Family Fun Fair on Aug. 16, features butterfly plant information, a monarch art show, science activities, 16 exhibitors, and pollinator plants for sale.
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Des Plaines hosts its final Food Truck Round Up of the summer on Aug. 18Aug 12, 2026 7:43 pm - Des Plaines hosts its final summer Food Truck Round Up on Tuesday, Aug. 18, with six food trucks including My Funnel Truck, Rep's Place, and Happy Lobster, plus live music by Griffin Crowder starting at 5:30 p.m.
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With an assist from AI, Donald E. Stephens comes back to life in new Rosemont museumAug 12, 2026 6:58 pm - Rosemont next week will open to the public its new $3.5 million history museum featuring an AI-powered animatronic replica of its iconic late Mayor Donald E. Stephens.
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Lake Zurich native Sanborn is back with the Bears and getting lots of looks in practiceAug 12, 2026 5:50 pm - Lake Zurich native Jack Sanborn is making the most of his second opportunity with the Bears.
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Long Grove approves early childhood center, setting up showdown with Buffalo GroveAug 12, 2026 5:44 pm - Now that Long Grove trustees have given the Children’s Lighthouse early childhood learning center the green light, the question is whether Buffalo Grove will put a stop to it.
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Hanover Park man charged with attempting to rob Uber driver at gunpointAug 12, 2026 4:36 pm - A Hanover Park man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he attempted to rob an Uber driver at gunpoint.
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New Geneva Academy offers behind-the-scenes look at city operationsAug 12, 2026 4:07 pm - The city of Geneva is launching Geneva Academy, a free seven-week program running Wednesdays from Sept. 16 to Oct. 28, offering 15 residents behind-the-scenes access to local government operations through tours, activities, and meetings with department leaders from various city divisions.