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Sheriff: Driver of stolen car killed fleeing from police, 8 others injuredJul 07, 2024 9:25 am - A Wisconsin man driving a stolen vehicle was killed Saturday and eight others, including four children, were injured when he crashed while fleeing police in northern Lake County, authorities said Sunday.
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DuPage Senior Citizens Council receives $12,000 Community Impact Grant from DuPage FoundationJul 05, 2024 2:57 pm - The DuPage Senior Citizens Council in Lombard recently received a $12,000 grant through DuPage Foundation’s Community Impact grant program to help support social engagement programs for local seniors.
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Prosecutors: Hoffman Estates man attacked, kidnapped girlfriendJul 05, 2024 1:06 pm - A Hoffman Estates man is being held at the DuPage County jail after authorities say he beat his girlfriend, kidnapped her and threatened to sexually assault and kill her.
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Authorities: Fireworks likely cause of two Lake County residential firesJul 05, 2024 11:20 am - The Lake County sheriff’s office believes two early Friday morning residential fires were ignited by fireworks.
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Jelly Belly closing North Chicago plant, laying off 66 workersJul 04, 2024 2:32 pm - Jelly Belly Candy Co. will close its plant in North Chicago about Oct. 11 and lay off 66 employees, according to its Chicago-based parent company Ferrara Candy.
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Opened during Prohibition, Kane County bar celebrates 100th anniversaryJul 04, 2024 2:10 pm - The year was 1924, during the Prohibition era in the United States. Even though consuming alcoholic beverages was illegal, it didn’t stop Flora and Albert Mott from opening a bar in western Kane County.
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Significant growth and achievements highlighted in national awardsJul 02, 2024 1:28 pm - Two members of the Lake County Forest Preserves team recently earned national recognition.
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McHenry County Fair more than just animals and rides: Officials seeking local talent to exhibit their workJul 02, 2024 1:27 pm - The McHenry County Fair is looking for people of all ages and talents to show off their work, from paintings to food, for the home and creative arts exhibitions — but getting people involved has been a growing challenge.
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Ex-employee at Cook County tax appeal agency sues commissionerJul 02, 2024 10:54 am - A former employee at the Cook County Board of Review filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit against Commissioner Samantha Steele and her chief of staff.
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Despite opposition, widening of Buffalo Grove Road remains in county’s planJul 01, 2024 6:49 pm - Opponents of the proposed widening of Buffalo Grove Road between routes 22 and 45 in southern Lake County may have made their last stand.