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Mount Prospect bans unregulated THC, Kratom productsJul 18, 2025 9:21 am - Mount Prospect trustees this week agreed to ban the sale of unregulated THC products, Kratom and Tianeptine within village limits.
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‘This is a blessing’: Suburban charity helps retired police dogs get health careJul 18, 2025 5:45 am - Like a lot of retirees, Hogyn tries to stay active. He runs. He plays. He does his best to keep up with the younger crowd — all while battling arthritis and nagging skin ...
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Sculpture exhibit now year-round at Mount St. Mary Park in St. CharlesJul 18, 2025 3:00 am - The Sculpture in the Park exhibit at Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles has transitioned to a year-round display, featuring new and permanent sculptures each year.
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Elk Grove Village officials decry proposed closure of hospital’s maternity wardJul 17, 2025 6:49 pm - Elk Grove Village officials have criticized the proposed closure of Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center’s maternity ward, arguing that inpatient pregnancy care is needed in the community.
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‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally draws hundreds to suburban protestsJul 17, 2025 6:38 pm - Hundreds of people gathered in Elgin on Thursday for a “Good Trouble Lives On” rally, honoring the legacy of the late civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis. Similar events were held around the suburbs.
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‘This makes it real’: Traveling replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial and education center open through Sunday in AntiochJul 17, 2025 5:43 pm - The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago but the emotional toll for those who lost a relative, friend or colleague was rekindled Thursday with the opening of The Wall That Heals in Antioch.
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‘A lasting symbol of strength for women’: Old friend shares memories of Connie FrancisJul 17, 2025 5:30 pm - Ron Onesti grew up listening to Connie Francis and became friends with the iconic pop singer after persuading her to play his St. Charles theater. “I’m an old soul, and her music not only represented the era, but also represented the strength of a woman in a man’s world at that time,” Onesti said.
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Mount Prospect deputy police chief retiringJul 17, 2025 5:03 pm - Mount Prospect police Deputy Chief of Operations Anthony Addante, a 26-year veteran of the force, announced he will retire Aug. 4, leading to a shift in the leadership roles within the department.
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Suburban bank robber sentenced to more than seven and a half years in federal prisonJul 17, 2025 4:32 pm - A judge has sentenced a suburban bank robber to seven years and eight months in federal prison.
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Kane sheriff investigating suspicious chemical deliveryJul 17, 2025 4:20 pm - The Kane County sheriff’s office bomb squad on Wednesday investigated chemicals found in the 9N800 block of South Leland Court near Elgin, according to a news release.