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Did ‘stalker’ label keep Barrington murder suspect from getting a fair trial?May 02, 2025 5:30 am - Did testimony describing him as a “stalker” keep a Barrington man from getting a fair trial in the New Year’s Day 2021 killing of a woman he hoped to marry? A state appeals court has answered that with an emphatic “no.”
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‘It celebrates our heritage’: Downtown Libertyville listed on National Register of Historic PlacesMay 01, 2025 6:30 pm - A national designation is being heralded in Libertyville as another means to protect and enhance the historic character of the downtown area.
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Judge changes mind, orders child sex abuse defendant be detained pretrialMay 01, 2025 4:53 pm - A Kane County judge changed his mind Thursday and ordered that a Montgomery man charged with child sex crimes be detained pretrial.
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Celebrity chef Stephanie Izard opening burger spot at Hollywood Casino food halls in Aurora and JolietMay 01, 2025 11:05 am - Hollywood Casino’s two new land-based riverboat sites under construction in Aurora and Joliet will feature prominent Chicago chefs and restaurants dishing out gourmet and specialty burgers, tacos, pizza and ice cream when they open.Celebrity chef Stephanie Izard is among the headliners, along with Chicago favorites Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream.
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After restoration, former library reopens as the Waukegan History Museum at the CarnegieApr 30, 2025 8:06 pm - After years of planning and millions in renovations, the meticulously restored, revived and repurposed former Carnegie library in downtown Waukegan is opening to the public in a new role.
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Two measles cases confirmed in Cook CountyApr 30, 2025 7:18 pm - Public health officials announced the first two confirmed cases of measles in Cook County this year.
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DuPage launches new automated tornado siren system for faster, more reliable alertsApr 30, 2025 12:37 pm - DU-COMM upgrades to automatic siren network with direct National Weather Service alerts to enhance response time during tornadoes.
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POW/MIA Chair of Honor installed at McHenry County courthouseApr 30, 2025 12:18 pm - The Rolling Thunder group has donated a chair honoring POW and MIA service members to the McHenry County Sheriff's Office.
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‘A lot of exciting momentum’: Brushwood Center receives $2.5 million gift for new performance plazaApr 30, 2025 6:31 am - A center of arts and nature, nestled in the woods of the expansive Ryerson Conservation Area near Riverwoods, is celebrating a historic gift that will improve facilities and expand programming for Lake County and Chicago-area residents.
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Neighborhood Food Pantries’ 5k family fun run in a new locationApr 30, 2025 12:04 am - Neighborhood Food Pantries organized a 5K run/walk event called "Shopping Cart Shuffle: Let's Run Hunger Out of Town!" to raise funds for feeding hungry families in DuPage County.