Articles filed under Counties
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ICE agents tracked recently in Lake County as fear lingers: ‘They knew we were watching’Oct 01, 2026 1:13 pm - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents returned to Lake County in recent days, apprehending two men in Waukegan, patrolling Gurnee Mills, and being spotted in Round Lake.
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Trail camera sighting highlights bobcats’ stealthy presence in Will CountyOct 01, 2026 1:12 pm - Bobcats have been spotted this year on trail cameras set up by the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Forest preserve officials say bobcats pop up pretty regularly in the southern part of the county.
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Local agencies to participate in National Coffee with a Cop DayOct 01, 2026 11:55 am - Police officers from the Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods and Kildeer departments will participate in a Coffee with the Cop event from 8 to 10 a.m. on Oct. 7 at Starbucks, 97 Roman Lane, in Hawthorn Woods.
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DuPage-based Free Speakers bureau marks three decades, delivering 1,300 talks a yearSep 30, 2026 10:24 pm - FreeSpeakers.org, a pro bono speakers bureau that started 30 years ago from a single Chicago Tribune article, has grown from a small Hinsdale PR firm's directory of 12 volunteer speakers to a nationwide network of 450+ speakers across seven cities.
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New indoor facility in Mundelein lets golfers hone their skills 24 hours a daySep 30, 2026 5:42 pm - Just as the season winds down, a new spot opened in Mundelein over the weekend to help golfers keep sharp and work on their game — anytime they feel the urge.
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Kane County Board chair censured for sharing confidential informationSep 30, 2026 3:22 pm - The Kane County Board has censured board Chairman Corinne Pierog, saying she revealed confidential details about an investigation into a complaint against a county board member.
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‘We need to start to protect children’: Lawmaker calls for closing ‘loophole’ after teacher arrestsSep 30, 2026 1:38 pm - After two local teachers were arrested within days of each other, an area state lawmaker is renewing her call to close a “loophole” in Illinois’ sex offender registry laws.
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Lake Zurich woman facing ‘straw purchase’ weapons chargesSep 30, 2026 11:31 am - A Lake Zurich woman faces weapons charges following an investigation into the illegal sale of firearms to people not legally allowed to possess them, authorities said.
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Suburban water agencies talking with Chicago, but moving forward with $6B plan to sidestep citySep 29, 2026 6:46 pm - The DuPage Water Commission will meet with Chicago representatives Wednesday amid ongoing plans for it to team with its northwest suburban counterparts and bypass the city for access to Lake Michigan water.
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Route 45 in Vernon Hills to be shut down for railroad crossing repairsSep 29, 2026 4:01 pm - Repairs to the railroad crossing on Route 45 north of Deerpath Drive in Vernon Hills will require a full closure starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, weather permitting.