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Police: Softball coach abused female player at Vernon Hills sports facilityAug 28, 2026 1:14 pm - Vernon Hills police are searching for a man they say improperly touched a girl while coaching her at softball.
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Plan to redevelop former Allstate site clears hurdleAug 28, 2026 12:34 pm - A plan to create a special taxing district that would help fund redevelopment of Allstate’s former headquarters has support from government agencies in the South Barrington area.
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Venetian Night in Fox Lake features huge drone light show to mark the end of summerAug 28, 2026 11:51 am - Venetian Night, an end of summer community event, will be held from 3 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Ave., Fox Lake.
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Des Plaines firefighters to host Patriot Day ceremonyAug 28, 2026 11:10 am - The Des Plaines Fire Department will host a Patriot Day ceremony on Sept. 11.
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Daddio’s Diner announces it will close after nearly 20 years in BataviaAug 28, 2026 11:01 am - After nearly 20 years in Batavia, Daddio’s Diner announced it will close next month.
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Rabid bat found in backyard of home near St. CharlesAug 28, 2026 10:56 am - A bat found in the backyard of a home in unincorporated St. Charles tested positive for rabies, authorities say.
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Man accused of killing baby in Aurora in 2010Aug 28, 2026 10:54 am - A Burlington man is facing a charge of first-degree murder after authorities accused him of killing a baby nearly 16 years ago in Aurora.
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Osteria Trulli brings taste of Puglia, a top tourist destination, to the suburbsAug 28, 2026 9:41 am - For 10 years Osteria Trulli, from chef and owner Giovanni DeNigris, has been the only area restaurant to specialize in the cuisine of Puglia, the sun-drenched coastal region on the southeastern most part of Italy where he grew up.
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After years of delays, Weber Drive rebuild set to begin in Arlington Heights and Rolling MeadowsAug 27, 2026 5:45 pm - A $2.86 million reconstruction of Weber Drive, a 0.6-mile stretch of road on the border of Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows, will begin this fall following delays over property acquisition.
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St. Charles plans road closures and parking restrictions for Labor Day fireworks on Sept. 3Aug 27, 2026 5:11 pm - St. Charles will hold its rescheduled July 4th fireworks display on Sept. 3, as part of an End-of-Summer & Labor Day Celebration. The fireworks will launch from Langum Park at approximately 9:30 p.m.