Articles filed under Counties
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Elgin man faces attempted murder charge after stabbingSep 25, 2025 11:31 am - An Elgin man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing Tuesday, authorities said.
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Long live the queen: Four seasons in a bumble bee colonySep 24, 2025 3:00 pm - The common eastern bumble bee, rusty patched bumble bee and nine other species live in Lake County. Their features differ. But the annual life cycles of their colonies and queens rhyme.
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DuPage CROP Hunger Walks to fight food insecurity at home and abroadSep 24, 2025 11:09 am - Recent executive actions and policies are pushing more families and communities into extreme poverty and hunger – around the block and around the world.
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State lawmaker Howard to become DuPage County judgeSep 23, 2025 4:48 pm - State Rep. Terra Costa Howard is giving up her seat in the state House to become a DuPage County Circuit Court judge.
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‘We will take care of people’: Conroy’s county budget plan responds to threatened federal cutsSep 23, 2025 4:22 pm - Bracing for federal funding cuts to safety net programs, DuPage County Board Chair Deb Conroy has announced a balanced-budget plan that calls for new affordable housing efforts, supporting food pantries and a “stronger social service infrastructure.”
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Lake County sees $1.96 billion in visitor spending, tourism bureau saysSep 23, 2025 3:32 pm - Lake County's visitor spending rose from $1.7 billion to $1.96 billion, according to the 2024 Illinois Economic Impact Report. It reinforces the county’s standing as the third largest tourism economy in the state behind Cook and DuPage counties, said officials with Visit Lake County during the group’s recent annual luncheon.
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NAMI DuPage Run for the Mind to support mental health programsSep 23, 2025 3:16 pm - Join NAMIWALKS/Run for the Mind 5K and 1-Mile Color Run on Sept. 27 in Warrenville to raise awareness and funds for mental health programs.
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CASA Kane County hosts Community Summit on Youth, Recovery & ReformSep 23, 2025 2:52 pm - CASA Kane County is hosting a community summit on youth, recovery, and reform on Oct. 16, featuring keynote speakers, a youth panel, and a conversation with the DCFS Director.
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Kane County to hold shredding and recycling event SaturdaySep 23, 2025 11:21 am - Kane County will hold its Fall Shred & More recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 27, at 540 S. Randall Road in St. Charles.
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Kane County Board member clarifies comments about LGBTQ+ community, shootingsSep 23, 2025 11:17 am - Kane County Board member David Young is seeking to clarify recent comments he made regarding shootings, the LGBTQ+ community, and Democrats.