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‘He was a friend to all of us’: Buffalo Grove High School security guard rememberedJul 21, 2026 9:26 pm - Friends from every chapter of Orlando Rivas’ life gathered at Finn McCool’s Irish Pub in Wheeling Tuesday to pay tribute to a man who loved his fellow man and gave his life in service to others.
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Antique Tool Show & Sale returns to Garfield Farm Museum Aug. 2Jul 21, 2026 8:16 pm - The Early American Industries Association and Mid-West Tools Collectors Association will host their annual Antique Tool Show and Sale on Aug. 2 at Garfield Farm Museum, featuring over 30 collectors displaying and selling vintage hand tools, with tours of the 1846 teamster inn available throughout the day.
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Kitchen closed: Arlington Heights changing longstanding requirement for liquor serviceJul 21, 2026 6:32 pm - Arlington Heights is changing its liquor code to allow restaurants to close kitchens at 8 p.m., but be able to stay open to serve alcohol until the licensed closing time.
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I-490 toll road project advances with $178M construction contractJul 21, 2026 6:31 pm - Completion of the game-changing I-490 corridor is in sight with Illinois tollway officials approving a significant contract recently for the north leg of the project.
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Roselle mayor gets ‘a seat at the table’ on powerful new transit boardJul 21, 2026 5:34 pm - Roselle Mayor David Pileski talks about his new role on the groundbreaking NITA board and creating a better system for riders.
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Dining out: National Tequila Day specials, Ted Lasso ice cream and moreJul 21, 2026 5:32 pm - Suburban restaurants are honoring National Tequila Day Friday with specials. Plus, Jeni’s Ice Creams is bringing back a Ted Lasso-inspired flavor and CityGate Grille in Naperville is offering some rare sips during an upcoming bourbon pairing dinner.
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Inaugural Algonquin Fest offers live music, family fun and fireworksJul 21, 2026 5:23 pm - Algonquin Fest debuts July 24-26 at Spella Park featuring live music from headliners Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, Maggie Speaks, and 7th Heaven, plus fireworks on Saturday.
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Prospect Heights zoning board to review proposed new hangars at Chicago Executive AirportJul 21, 2026 5:15 pm - New York-based Sky Harbour’s proposal for seven new hangars at Chicago Executive Airport will go before Prospect Heights’ planning and zoning board of appeals at 7 p.m. Wednesday for review and recommendation.
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Prestige, neighbors finalize settlement in class-action suitJul 21, 2026 5:07 pm - Lawyers agreed to a settlement of the class-action lawsuit against Prestige Feed Products during a court proceeding Tuesday.
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Bicycle racers sprint through Lombard TuesdayJul 21, 2026 4:33 pm - The Chicago GRIT bicycle road race series came to Lombard Tuesday for the Lombard Cycling Classic.