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Cook County tax official Samantha Steele not guilty in drunken driving caseMay 05, 2026 1:11 pm - A Cook County tax official was acquitted of drunken driving Tuesday after a two-day trial that focused on a November 2024 crash in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood and the police response.
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Siren fatigue? Elgin changes weather alert protocol after fielding complaints during stormsMay 04, 2026 5:59 pm - Elgin temporarily has returned to manual activation of outdoor warning sirens for the most serious thunderstorms to avoid multiple automatic alerts.
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Plant sales springing up across the suburbs: Find annuals, perennials, natives and moreMay 04, 2026 1:37 pm - A guide to spring plant sales across the Chicago's suburbs, featuring more than 40 sales by garden clubs and other organizations in May and June. Find diverse selections including native plants, perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, and specialty items like organic seedlings and pollinator-friendly varieties.
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Kane County Coroner urges motorcycle safety during Awareness MonthMay 04, 2026 12:08 pm - Kane County Coroner Monica Silva warns drivers and motorcyclists about safety risks during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, noting that while motorcycles account for only 1.1% of crashes in Illinois, they represent 13.5% of all traffic fatalities according to 2023 IDOT statistics.
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McHenry County Conservation District honors four leaders with 2026 Legacy and Champion AwardsMay 04, 2026 11:37 am - McHenry County Conservation District recently honored four individuals for their exceptional contributions to local conservation efforts: Wayne Schennum and Steve Weller with the Conservation Legacy Award, and Ders Anderson and Nancy Williamson with the Conservation Champion Award.
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Gurnee police make arrests in string of commercial burglariesMay 02, 2026 6:30 pm - Three juveniles have been arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation that tied them to a string of commercial burglaries across Lake County, authorities s...
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The Biz Week That Was: $5 gas, Bears seesaw, and long vacant strip mall razedMay 02, 2026 1:45 pm - Gas prices hit $5 across the suburbs; key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest ...
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The biggest challenges Chicago area small businesses are facing this yearMay 02, 2026 12:45 pm - Chicago area small businesses are used to uncertainty and dealing with many challenges. This year is no exception.
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Community Emergency Response Team hosts annual all you can eat pancake fundraiserMay 01, 2026 1:38 pm - The South Lake County Regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be hosting its annual pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Lake Zurich Fire Station #1, 321 S. Buesching Road.
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Man faces drugged driving charge in crash that severely injured pedestrianMay 01, 2026 1:09 pm - A man has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs in connection with a February crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Downers Grove.