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Public hearing set on Campton Hills 900-home development. Here’s what’s in annexation agreementAug 29, 2025 8:34 pm - The Campton Hills village board has set a public hearing for a proposed 962-acre annexation at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 40W605 Illinois Route 38.
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Fox Lake father faces child endangerment, child pornography charges; mother charged with child endangermentAug 29, 2025 8:18 pm - Logan J. Jentink, 29, of Fox Lake faces charges of possession of child pornography, child endangerment and cruelty to animals. Lake County authorities say his three young children were living in “horrid” conditions and multiple animals were malnourished and neglected.
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Center of Concern hosts special event on housing stabilityAug 29, 2025 7:51 pm - The Center of Concern has announced a special event dedicated to addressing how housing stability impacts people across ages on Monday, Sept. 8. The evening will start with appetizers and networking at 5:30 p.m. and an expert panel discussion and awards ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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Happy 100th birthday Bernie ParkerAug 29, 2025 7:30 pm - Bernie Parker, a resident at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills was honored by Vernon Hills village officials and others recently in recognition of his 100th birthday.
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Developer acquires vacant Family Square mall site in downtown LisleAug 29, 2025 5:42 pm - A languishing strip mall property at the entrance to downtown Lisle now is in a developer’s hands.
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St. Charles Episcopal to host ‘Car Boot and Bake Sale’Aug 29, 2025 5:41 pm - Put St. Charles Episcopal Church’s “Car Boot and Bake Sale” on your calendar for Saturday, Sept. 13.
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‘We do not need you here’: Lake County officials reject Trump’s immigration pushAug 29, 2025 5:39 pm - Lake County community and elected leaders pushed back Friday on the use of Naval Station Great Lakes to stage federal immigration and homeland security personnel.
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Wisconsin man faces attempted murder charges in connection with 2024 Arlington Heights hotel shootingAug 29, 2025 5:33 pm - A Wisconsin man is facing attempted murder charges in connection with a 2024 shooting at an Arlington Heights hotel.
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Dad left 5-year-old home alone in Des Plaines, police sayAug 29, 2025 5:08 pm - A Des Plaines resident was arrested Wednesday night after authorities discovered a 5-year-old child had been left home alone.
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Nominations sought for awards honoring those making a positive impact on ElginAug 29, 2025 4:21 pm - Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Elgin Image Awards, which honor volunteers, businesses and organizations that have made a positive impact in the community.