Articles filed under Communities
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Despite complicated council vote, longtime haunted house returning to ElginJul 23, 2026 12:51 pm - The Elgin City Council approved a plan for Evil Intentions Haunted House to return to the city, despite having to perform some lengthy procedural gymnastics on the dais that one council member described as “embarrassing.”
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Bartlett residents review plans for Lake Street gateway development at open houseJul 23, 2026 12:44 pm - An unexpectedly large turnout of Bartlett residents attended an open house Wednesday and told village officials they were generally on the right track with a planned 63-acre combination of businesses, housing and open space at the town’s northeast gateway on Lake Street.
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St. Charles City Council officially landmarks historic home that was slated for demolition last yearJul 23, 2026 12:25 pm - Once slated for the wrecking ball, a historic house in downtown St. Charles has been designated a landmark, following a vote this week by the St. Charles City Council.
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Aurora launches its long-awaited special censusJul 23, 2026 12:19 pm - Residents in certain areas of Aurora will soon receive letters and postcards from the U.S. Census Bureau as part of a special census launched by the city.
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Geneva man gets probation on child porn possessionJul 23, 2026 11:47 am - A Geneva man has pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse materials.
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Lisle looks to consultant to help navigate fight against Illinois American WaterJul 23, 2026 11:43 am - As hundreds of Lisle homeowners face another water rate hike from Illinois American Water, village officials are turning to a consultant to help map out next steps to combat the increase.
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Train hits person in WheatonJul 23, 2026 11:40 am - Metra police are investigating a train hitting a pedestrian Thursday morning in downtown Wheaton.
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West Chicago police warn of fake funeral scamJul 23, 2026 10:38 am - West Chicago police are warning of a scam reported in the city involving people soliciting donations to pay for funeral services of non-existent children or a fake youth charity.
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Oswego man pleads guilty to child porn possession on work computersJul 23, 2026 10:29 am - An Oswego man accused of possessing more than 800,000 child pornography images and videos on computers at his Batavia workplace has pleaded guilty.
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Des Plaines condo fire was deliberately set by resident who later died, officials sayJul 23, 2026 10:17 am - A May 6 fire at a Des Plaines condominium building was deliberately caused by a resident who later died from his injuries, authorities revealed Thursday.