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Illinois Extension: Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go offFeb 28, 2022 10:00 pm - Weather can change from blue skies to ominous clouds in an instant in Illinois. When the wail of an alert siren is heard, it's a warning sign that should not be ignored....
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Sheriff: Woman injured after fleeing traffic stop now charged with DUIFeb 28, 2022 12:00 am - A Waukegan woman who police said crashed into a tree after fleeing a traffic stop remained hospitalized Monday, authorities said. Lake County sheriff's police say Vaness...
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First installment of Cook County property taxes due TuesdayFeb 28, 2022 12:00 am - The first installment of 2020 Cook County property taxes are due Tuesday, county Treasurer Maria Pappas reminded taxpayers. Almost 1.8 million bills were posted on cookc...
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Annual Midwestern Crane Count seeks volunteersFeb 27, 2022 12:00 am - Volunteers are needed for the annual Midwestern Crane Count at sites throughout Lake and McHenry counties. A workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, ...
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Join American Wind Band's 22nd annual scholarship competitionFeb 25, 2022 10:00 pm - The American Wind Band continues to inspire talented young band musicians with its 22nd annual Scholarship Competition. The scholarships are provided to encourage privat...
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Dream Scribers program helps women in Kane County Jail tell their stories, get them publishedFeb 25, 2022 5:00 am - One woman reflects on enduring a life of drugs, sexual abuse and domestic violence. At 40 years old, she hopes to help others avoid the same troubled journey. Another wo...
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Drops in recidivism, opiate deaths prove 'real justice reform' is working, Kane County sheriff saysFeb 25, 2022 4:30 am - Drops in recidivism, opiate deaths prove that 'real justice reform' is working, Kane County sheriff says
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Elgin man faces possible life sentence in sex assault caseFeb 25, 2022 12:00 am - A 31-year-old Elgin man has been convicted of sexually assaulting two children and faces the prospect of life in prison. A Kane County jury on Friday found José A. Tamay...
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Aurora man charged with threatening Crystal Lake school, North Aurora policeFeb 25, 2022 12:00 am - A 27-year-old Aurora man has been charged with making threats against a Crystal Lake elementary school and the North Aurora Police Department. Sahduddin S. Ahmed, of the...
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Apply by March 31 for fall 2022 College of DuPage scholarshipsFeb 24, 2022 10:00 pm - Applications are now open for fall 2022 College of DuPage Foundation scholarships. Nearly 150 scholarships are available totaling more than $151,250. Scholarships are of...