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Would-be Chicago bomber resentenced to 27 years after original term deemed too lenientJul 19, 2024 2:44 pm - A Hillside man was re-sentenced to 27 years in federal prison Friday after authorities said he attempted to detonate a 1,000-pound bomb outside a Chicago bar in 2012.
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Hazardous conditions on Fox River prompt temporary ban on recreational boatingJul 19, 2024 8:12 am - High water levels and swift currents have created “conditions significantly hazardous” for boaters on large portions of the Fox River, officials reported.
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What’s behind one suburb’s 184% increase in DUI arrests? ‘Unwavering commitment’Jul 18, 2024 5:42 pm - West Chicago increased its focus on arresting drunk drivers last year. The result? Nearly triple the arrests in 2023 compared to 2022.
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DuPage County recognized for ‘budget transparency’Jul 18, 2024 2:46 pm - For the 20th consecutive year, DuPage County has received a Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. The organization reviews the coun...
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Orders are open for Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s Fall Native Plant SaleJul 18, 2024 2:23 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has native plants, shrubs and trees available for pre-order now through Aug. 14 during its Fall Sustainability Sale.
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Kane County seeks information from businesses impacted by recent severe stormsJul 18, 2024 2:02 pm - The Kane County Office of Emergency Management is working with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to determine if Kane County qualifies for financial assistance due to the impact of the severe storms on July 14-15.
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Lane closures planned for Route 22 resurfacingJul 18, 2024 11:12 am - Daytime intermittent lane closures will be required for resurfacing on Route 22 from County Line Road in Fox River Grove to west of Rand Road (Route 12) in Lake Zurich beginning Monday, July 29, weather permitting.
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Reuse & Recycle-O-Rama in Hainesville SaturdayJul 18, 2024 9:44 am - Reuse & Recycle-O-Rama will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at Hainesville village hall, 100 N. Hainesville Road. The free event is for household items ...
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Police: Man beat pregnant girlfriend, led police on chase that caused 4-vehicle crashJul 18, 2024 8:44 am - A Zion man is in custody after authorities said he attacked his pregnant girlfriend and then led police on a high-speed chase that resulted in a four-vehicle crash near Gurnee.
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Interstate 55 reopens near Channahon after tornado damageJul 18, 2024 8:04 am - Interstate 55 is reopen in both directions near Channahon after Monday’s tornadoes downed power lines and destroyed other nearby electrical infrastructure.