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Restaurant, sports bar set to open this spring at historic building in downtown AuroraOct 18, 2026 2:30 pm - An entrance flanked with two fountains, a community space with pool tables, a grand porch, a sports bar and a restaurant are planned to debut in April at The Mayan buildi...
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Naperville man killed when car crashes into tree SaturdayOct 18, 2026 11:08 am - A 61-year-old Naperville man died Saturday night in a one-vehicle crash in Naperville, police said.
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Elgin police: Man shot, then drives to hospitalOct 17, 2026 7:10 pm - A man was shot around 6:40 p.m. Friday near Randall and Foothill roads in Elgin but managed to drive himself to a hospital for treatment, police said.
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Sugar Grove man dies after being struck by two vehiclesOct 17, 2026 6:46 pm - A 29-year-old Sugar Grove man died after being struck by two vehicles while walking on Route 47/Sugar Grove Parkway at Cross Street around 9 p.m. Friday.
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‘We’re a part of Wheaton’: Professor and former student create mural that chronicles city’s pastOct 17, 2026 6:04 pm - A new 272-foot mural depicting Wheaton’s history was unveiled Saturday. Created by Wheaton College art professor Jeremy Botts and his former student, Jeffrey Swider-Peltz, the public art piece features images from prehistoric mastodons and Native American-inspired designs to local icons such as Red Grange and the Grand Theater.
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‘No Kings’ protesters united in their message: ‘Vote’Oct 17, 2026 2:57 pm - Nearly 200 people packed Washington Street in downtown Naperville Saturday morning with a message that was unilaterally clear: Vote in the upcoming midterm election.
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Lake County treasurer race pits anti-Trump Republican, Democratic political veteranOct 17, 2026 2:25 pm - Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart is running for county treasurer against political newcomer David Peñaherrera, with the former pitching her lengthy political resume and the latter his conservative values, but also his opposition to President Donald Trump.
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Developer plans affordable senior housing in GenevaOct 17, 2026 12:18 pm - A developer has proposed building 44 apartments for seniors on the west side of Geneva.
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‘Not the time to approve a sales tax,’ say opponents of Lake County school facilities referendum questionOct 17, 2026 12:13 pm - Another unified voice is opposing a question on the Nov. 3 ballot asking voters whether Lake County should be allowed to impose up to a 1% sales tax for school facilities.
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Now Arena marking 20th year in Hoffman Estates after overcoming early challengesOct 17, 2026 11:48 am - After two design concepts, two owners and even two names, Hoffman Estates’ Now Arena marks two decades of operation this month.