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What you need to know about the iconic Big Boy locomotive’s visit to West ChicagoMay 29, 2026 12:45 pm - Thousands of people will descend upon West Chicago on Wednesday, June 3, for the public display of Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world.
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Affordable housing apartment plan near Lake Zurich recommended for approvalMay 29, 2026 11:35 am - Rezoning and other approvals to build workforce housing on the site of the former Midlothian Manor near Lake Zurich has been green-lighted by the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Intersection at Routes 45 and 83 in Mundelein reopened after crashMay 29, 2026 8:50 am - A crash in Mundelein has closed portions of Route 45 and Route 83, but the roads have since reopened.
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Glen Ellyn students create their own Little Free Library at schoolMay 29, 2026 7:50 am - A student council project at Forest Glen Elementary School was one for the books.
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St. Charles doubles Unwind Wednesday summer concert seriesMay 29, 2026 12:02 am - St. Charles Business Alliance announces the return of Unwind Wednesday for its second season, doubling from last year with events on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from June through August.
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Lombard’s Peck Homestead launches free weekly drop-in activities through JulyMay 28, 2026 11:13 pm - The Sheldon Peck Homestead in Lombard offers free summer programs including Art @ the Peck on Tuesdays and Hands On History on Thursdays from June through July, featuring activities for all ages.
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Lake in the Hills home deemed uninhabitable after fireMay 28, 2026 9:39 pm - A house in Lake in the Hills was deemed uninhabitable following a Thursday afternoon structure fire.
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Lake in Hills man arrested in connection with 2025 drug deathMay 28, 2026 8:18 pm - A Lake in the Hills man was facing charges Thursday in connection with a drug-induced death that occurred last year. Karl Petermann, 43, was arrested in his home without ...
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Volunteers needed for annual Sugar Grove Corn BoilMay 28, 2026 6:54 pm - The Sugar Grove Corn Boil returns July 23-26, featuring four days of family entertainment, live music, carnival rides, food vendors, and the signature sweet corn. This year's they are honoring America's 250th anniversary with patriotic themes while supporting veteran mental health initiatives.
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Geneva expands grant program promoting tourism and eventsMay 28, 2026 6:15 pm - Geneva City Council members have agreed to expand the city’s Destination Geneva Grant Program, which provides reimbursement funding for special events that boost tourism, overnight stays and innovative experiences.