Articles filed under Counties
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Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi lost big where property taxes in city, suburbs soaredMar 22, 2026 11:40 am - The frustration Cook County homeowners feel about rising property taxes came out loud and clear in Tuesday’s race for county assessor — losing incumbent Fritz Kaegi performed the poorest in areas hardest hit by rising property taxes, helping pave the way for Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes’ surprising victory.
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Man who threatened to bomb Huntley High School sent to prison for battering nurseMar 22, 2026 10:45 am - A McHenry County man convicted in 2024 of threatening to bomb Huntley High School has been sentenced to three years in prison for the battery of a nurse in McHenry.
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Officials warn of scam demanding payment for Cook County traffic violations through QR codeMar 21, 2026 4:23 pm - The Cook County Clerk’s office and multiple police departments are warning residents of a scam circulating that falsely claims a court order requiring payment for traffic violations.
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English learner programs in Illinois schools face uncertainty amid federal funding cutsMar 21, 2026 3:48 pm - English learners across northern Illinois schools are facing growing uncertainty as federal funding cuts and policy changes threaten the programs they rely on to learn in the classroom.
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I-90 ramp connecting to Route 31 to be closed for months for construction upgradesMar 21, 2026 3:30 pm - A ramp connecting the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway to Route 31 in Elgin will be closed for toll plaza improvements starting Sunday and is expected to last through the summer.
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Fire leaves Wheaton apartment building uninhabitableMar 21, 2026 11:04 am - No one was injured in a balcony fire late Friday that left a Wheaton apartment building uninhabitable.
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Spring Chamber Music Festival features Broadway favorites and classical gemsMar 21, 2026 12:31 am - Sinfonietta Bel Canto presents its Spring Chamber Music Festival on Sunday, April 19, at Woodridge United Methodist Church, featuring selections from beloved musicals and classical pieces.
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Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale celebrates 40 years with ‘Anniversaries and Onward’ concertsMar 20, 2026 8:54 pm - Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale celebrates its 40th season with “Anniversaries and Onward” concerts on May 8 in Elmhurst and May 9 in Geneva. It features anniversary works including “Songs & Sonnets” by George Shearing and “The Gates of Morning” by Dan Locklair, plus selections like “Blue Skies” and “Let the River Run.”
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Man accused of killing wife in DuPage CountyMar 20, 2026 6:13 pm - A man has been accused of killing his wife, who had an order of protection against him, in DuPage County.
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DuPage County Board to vote on $2.5 million for Loaves & Fishes projectMar 20, 2026 5:57 pm - DuPage County Board members will vote Tuesday on a proposal to provide $2.5 million to the nonprofit Loaves & Fishes in support of an expansion of its food distribution hub.