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Lake County Fair returns with livestock shows, rides, music and moreJul 27, 2026 11:17 am - The Lake County Fair is celebrating its 97th year with five days of rides, food, music, Grandstand Arena events, livestock showings and more Wednesday through Sunday, July 29 to Aug. 2, at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
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Wisconsin woman dies after being hit by Metra train in PalatineJul 27, 2026 11:15 am - A Wisconsin woman was struck and killed by an inbound Metra train Sunday afternoon in Palatine.
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West Dundee hosts community meetings about former Spring Hill Mall redevelopmentJul 27, 2026 11:03 am - West Dundee has scheduled two community meetings to talk about the future of the former Spring Hill Mall.
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Naperville reigns as ‘retail mecca,’ producing $5.7B in sales last yearJul 27, 2026 11:02 am - Naperville reigns supreme once again as an economic powerhouse among Chicago suburbs. Illinois’ third-largest city has retained its spot as the top suburban retail sales generator in the Chicago metropolitan area for another year, according to a recently released report from Chicago-based consultant firm Melaniphy & Associates.
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Blood donors urgently needed during critical shortageJul 27, 2026 10:18 am - For only the second time in the organization’s history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. According to the Red Cross’ website, the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June, and blood donations are at a four-year summer low.
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Daughters fight for release of their mother, a green card holder arrested in Des Plaines by ICE last yearJul 27, 2026 9:42 am - Beata Siemionkowicz, a native of Poland and green card holder who entered the country legally, was arrested by ICE in Des Plaines more than a year ago. Her daughters are fighting for her release.
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The Kirk Players celebrate 60 years of community theaterJul 27, 2026 9:01 am - A picture-perfect summer day on Park Street in Mundelein set the stage for a milestone celebration as The Kirk Players marked their 60th anniversary Sunday, July 12.
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Man charged with DUI, reckless homicide after woman killed, two boaters injured in crash on Fox RiverJul 26, 2026 9:06 pm - A Lisle man faces aggravated driving under the influence and reckless homicide on a watercraft charges stemming from a boat collision Saturday on the Fox River that kille...
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Despite cool June and wildfire smoke in July, suburban pools have been busy this seasonJul 26, 2026 8:30 pm - Despite a cool June and smoke-related closures this month, customer counts at suburban swimming pools and water parks generally are above or near seasonal averages so far this summer.
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Suspect in Wheaton carjacking captured after high-speed chaseJul 26, 2026 6:19 pm - A Chicago man accused of an armed carjacking in Wheaton appeared Sunday in DuPage County court, where a judge ordered him held in jail while his case is pending.