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After 28 years, Youth Outlook executive director Nancy Mullen to retire; Carolyn Wahlskog named successorJun 30, 2026 5:19 pm - Nancy Mullen, executive director of Youth Outlook, will retire in January 2027 after 28 years leading Illinois' first nonprofit dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth, having grown it from a small startup to an organization serving multiple counties. The board has appointed Carolyn Wahlskog as the next leader.
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Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for storm-ravaged counties, including CookJun 30, 2026 5:13 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster declaration in response to severe weather in several counties this spring. Counties include Kankakee, McLean, Stephenson, Winnebago, Coles, Cook, Effingham, Jefferson, LaSalle, Warren and Woodford.
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Vernon Hills plans to retire 2 special tax increment financing districtsJun 30, 2026 5:09 pm - Two of three special financing districts created as incentives for what have become successful developments along Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills are headed for retirement.
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Kane County creates video of residents reading Declaration of IndependenceJun 30, 2026 4:11 pm - Kane County has produced a video featuring community members reading the Declaration of Independence.
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DuPage County Board accused of violating Open Meetings Act in approving pay raises for elected officialsJun 30, 2026 2:59 pm - Pay raises for elected officials in DuPage may be in jeopardy as County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek raises questions about the vote approving the increases.
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Home & garden calendar, June 30-July 11Jun 30, 2026 12:53 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like crafting summer herbal mocktails, planting for pollinators, and more. Also lists of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Supreme Court will consider if Cook County assault weapons ban violates the Second AmendmentJun 30, 2026 12:46 pm - WASHINGTON — A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. ...
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Protests at Kane County courthouses to be restricted to designated areasJun 30, 2026 10:39 am - Public protests at Kane County’s courthouses are going to be limited to designated “free speech areas,” per new rules announced Tuesday by Chief Judge Robert Villa.
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Lakeside Festival returns to Crystal Lake with rides, food, musicJun 30, 2026 10:01 am - Crystal Lake’s annual Lakeside Festival will return to the grounds of the Dole this week with carnival rides, 14 bands on two outdoor stages, food, a beer garden, fireworks, games and more.
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Arlington Heights Road project wrapping up after frustrating delaysJun 30, 2026 8:00 am - Frustrated travelers in southern Lake County soon can enjoy the ride without hassle as a delay-plagued project to rebuild nearly 2 miles of Arlington Heights Road wraps up.