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Carpentersville officials work to find fix for exposed water, sewer lines following dam removal

Carpentersville officials work to find fix for exposed water, sewer lines following dam removal

The removal of a dam along the Fox River — amid drought conditions and the closure of the Stratton Lock and Dam for the summer boating season — lowered the river’s depth and exposed water and sewer lines in Carpentersville that are supposed to be below the surface.

 
Well-known Addison shopkeeper (and one-time presidential candidate) mulls retirement after robbery

Well-known Addison shopkeeper (and one-time presidential candidate) mulls retirement after robbery

Longtime unconventional Addison shopkeeper Ed Gombos is considering retirement in the wake of a recent robbery and an uncertain future at his shop’s current location.

 
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Tapping ‘Do Not Disturb’ on your phone could prevent crashes. Why don’t we use it?

Tapping ‘Do Not Disturb’ on your phone could prevent crashes. Why don’t we use it?

Many don’t know about “Do Not Disturb” technology or how to turn it on. For others, it’s the dreaded FOMO on texts.

 
South Elgin woman dies in Saturday morning traffic crash

South Elgin woman dies in Saturday morning traffic crash

A 46-year-old South Elgin woman died early Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Randall Road near Stearns Road after her vehicle left the roadway and struck multiple objects, according to the South Elgin police.

 
Streamwood woman killed in two-car crash in Streamwood

Streamwood woman killed in two-car crash in Streamwood

A 42-year-old Streamwood woman died Saturday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Streamwood, authorities said.

 
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Three hurt in shooting at family gathering

Three hurt in shooting at family gathering

Three people were wounded in a shooting that occurred inside a home during a family gathering early Sunday morning in an unincorporated area near Elgin, authorities said.

 
Two men treated for injuries after shooting in Elgin

Two men treated for injuries after shooting in Elgin

Two men were injured following a shooting incident early Sunday morning in Elgin, according to Elgin police.

 
Vargas has tiebreaking hit in 8th inning as White Sox rally to beat Blue Jays 4-2

Vargas has tiebreaking hit in 8th inning as White Sox rally to beat Blue Jays 4-2

TORONTO — Miguel Vargas hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning and the White Sox rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Sunday. Vargas had two hits and drove...

 
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The 2024-25 Herald Cup: No. 5 Geneva

The 2024-25 Herald Cup: No. 5 Geneva

Geneva High School finished fifth in the small school Herald Cup standings for 2024-25.

 
‘Edgy’ Tim: Solecki to Purdue, Washington to Michigan State

‘Edgy’ Tim: Solecki to Purdue, Washington to Michigan State

Football recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran reports that Downers Grove North’s Aiden Solecki committed to Purdue on Sunday while St. Francis’ recently committed to Michigan State.

 

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