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Shooting at Scoop Waukegan festival under investigationJul 11, 2026 9:54 pm - A shooting at Scoop Waukegan led police to close the festival as authorities investigated the incident and secured the area, the Waukegan Police Department said. Police ...
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Famed tumbling team mourns as members bring legacy to national stageJul 11, 2026 4:57 pm - Members of the Jesse White Tumbling Team are mourning one of their own as they bring their team’s legacy to “America’s Got Talent.” On Monday night, longtime team member Jeff Williams was killed in a crash in Mundelein.
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Riding and sliding at Glendale Heights FestJul 11, 2026 4:56 pm - Glendale Heights Fest, held every year at Camera Park, features carnival rides, games, live music and family-friendly activities. It closes with a fireworks show on Sunday.
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Mongolian community gathers for Naadam 2026 festival in Busse WoodsJul 11, 2026 4:56 pm - The Chicago Mongolian community gathered for Mongol Naadam 2026 in Busse Woods. Naadam is recognized on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
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Police: Lombard man inappropriately touched girl at water parkJul 11, 2026 1:09 pm - A Lombard man has been charged with inappropriately touching a minor girl at a Woodridge water park.
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Construction set for Monday on routes 25, 38 in GenevaJul 11, 2026 12:14 pm - The City of Geneva advises motorists that construction along Routes 25 and 38 will cause significant daily delays.
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‘We’re all pretty proud’: Equine Guardians taking care of displaced Palatine Stables horsesJul 11, 2026 12:00 pm - Several horses displaced following the closing of the Palatine Stables are in the care of a non-profit group, Equine Guardians. They are raising funds for the care of the animals.
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Why earthquakes in the suburbs are so rareJul 11, 2026 11:30 am - While earthquakes are rare in the suburbs because of our geography, they still happen occasionally, like Wednesday’s 2.9-magnitude temblor 12 miles off Lake Michigan’s shore near Highland Park.
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Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest in Lake in the HillsJul 10, 2026 8:15 pm -
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Community rallies around Elgin restaurateur following storm disasterJul 10, 2026 6:04 pm - The owner of Street Food Kingz was left with thousands of dollars in unsold inventory after a sudden storm ended the Fourth of July party in downtown Elgin. But when residents heard what happened, they rallied to support the vendor and purchase his food.