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At least one tornado confirmed near Huntley after Wednesday’s storms

At least one tornado confirmed near Huntley after Wednesday’s storms

National Weather Service meteorologists have confirmed at least one tornado touched down near Huntley during Wednesday’s round of severe storms.

 
'A legacy for all of us': St. Charles eyes redevelopment of former police station site

'A legacy for all of us': St. Charles eyes redevelopment of former police station site

St. Charles City Council members this week expressed support for having city staff draft a statement of interest to work with the park district on redeveloping the old police station site in downtown.

 
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Ceremonial wall demolition connects east and west sides of Bell Works in Hoffman Estates

Ceremonial wall demolition connects east and west sides of Bell Works in Hoffman Estates

A major milestone was reached this week in the evolution of the Bell Works Chicagoland “metroburb” in Hoffman Estates.

 
Pedestrian struck by outbound Metra train at Schaumburg station

Pedestrian struck by outbound Metra train at Schaumburg station

A pedestrian was struck by an outbound Metra train at the Schaumburg station early Thursday, halting service along the line.

 
Carpentersville man changing tire on I-80 killed by hit-and-run driver

Carpentersville man changing tire on I-80 killed by hit-and-run driver

Illinois State Police said a Carpentersville man who had stopped to change a tire on the shoulder of Interstate 80 near Lansing was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.

 
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Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end legal protections for Haitians, Syrians

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end legal protections for Haitians, Syrians

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation.

 
Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbs

Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbs

As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.

 
Things to do June 26 to July 2: Swedish Days, Wauconda Fest, Frontier Days and more

Things to do June 26 to July 2: Swedish Days, Wauconda Fest, Frontier Days and more

Mark your calendar for Swedish Days in Geneva, Wauconda Fest, Frontier Days in Arlington Heights, Mundelein Community Days, Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest, Northwest Fourth-Fest in Hoffman Estates and more.

 
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A ‘unique antique’: Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208 honors 99-year-old World War II veteran

A ‘unique antique’: Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208 honors 99-year-old World War II veteran

World War II veteran Clarence Placek celebrated his 99th birthday at American Legion Post 208 in Arlington Heights surrounded by family, friends and the mayor.

 
Swanson’s epic doubleheader gives him best 4-game series in Cubs history — with game left

Swanson’s epic doubleheader gives him best 4-game series in Cubs history — with game left

NEW YORK — Thanks to a historic doubleheader performance Wednesday, Dansby Swanson has the best four-game series in Chicago Cubs history — with a game to spare. Swanson h...

 

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