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Elgin police, firefighters searching for man in Fox River

Elgin police, firefighters searching for man in Fox River

Elgin police and firefighters are searching for a man who jumped into the Fox River Friday afternoon.

 
‘A bucket list item that I didn’t know I had’: Suburban garage rockers prep for first headlining gig since ’60s

‘A bucket list item that I didn’t know I had’: Suburban garage rockers prep for first headlining gig since ’60s

The Huns, a 1960s garage rock band from the Northwest suburbs, have reunited and are rehearsing for their first solo show since going their separate ways after high school graduation in 1969.

 
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Sugar Grove wins second place in North American tap water taste competition

Sugar Grove wins second place in North American tap water taste competition

Sugar Grove has some of the tastiest drinking water in North America, according to an international water works organization.

 
Antioch man charged with possession of child sex abuse materials

Antioch man charged with possession of child sex abuse materials

An Antioch man faces multiple felony charges of sexual assault and child sexual abuse, according to Lake County sheriff’s police.

 
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.

 
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Raise your glass: Suburban restaurants honored with Wine Spectator awards

Raise your glass: Suburban restaurants honored with Wine Spectator awards

Seventeen different restaurant concepts, many with multiple locations in the suburbs, recently were honored in the 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards.

 
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information

GREENBELT, Md. — Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal ...

 
Batavia parks getting state money for restroom, playground improvements

Batavia parks getting state money for restroom, playground improvements

A popular Batavia park will soon get flush toilets, thanks to the Batavia Park District being awarded a grant from state legislators.

 
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Marriott’s ‘A Little Night Music’ makes for one enchanting evening

Marriott’s ‘A Little Night Music’ makes for one enchanting evening

Lush vocals paired with artful orchestrations make for a lovely revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s “A Little Night Music” at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire.

 
‘Prairie Pause’ to offer ‘Little House’ experience in downtown Chicago

‘Prairie Pause’ to offer ‘Little House’ experience in downtown Chicago

Inspired by a new Netflix adaptation of “Little House on the Prairie,” an upcoming pop-up in downtown Chicago will offer visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the 1870s.

 

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