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Body found in river in Elgin

Body found in river in Elgin

A man’s body was found in the Fox River in Elgin early Thursday.

 
Des Plaines condo fire was deliberately set by resident who later died, officials say

Des Plaines condo fire was deliberately set by resident who later died, officials say

A May 6 fire at a Des Plaines condominium building was deliberately caused by a resident who later died from his injuries, authorities revealed Thursday.

 
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Train hits person in Wheaton

Train hits person in Wheaton

Metra police are investigating a train hitting a pedestrian Thursday morning in downtown Wheaton.

 
3-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane returns to Chicago Blackhawks on 2-year contract

3-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane returns to Chicago Blackhawks on 2-year contract

It’s showtime once again in the United Center. Right winger Patrick Kane signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday. The all-but-certain Hall of Famer returns to potentially retire where he spent the first 16 years of his career.

 
Despite complicated council vote, longtime haunted house returning to Elgin

Despite complicated council vote, longtime haunted house returning to Elgin

The Elgin City Council approved a plan for Evil Intentions Haunted House to return to the city, despite having to perform some lengthy procedural gymnastics on the dais that one council member described as “embarrassing.”

 
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Bartlett residents review plans for Lake Street gateway development at open house

Bartlett residents review plans for Lake Street gateway development at open house

An unexpectedly large turnout of Bartlett residents attended an open house Wednesday and told village officials they were generally on the right track with a planned 63-acre combination of businesses, housing and open space at the town’s northeast gateway on Lake Street.

 
Lisle looks to consultant to help navigate fight against Illinois American Water

Lisle looks to consultant to help navigate fight against Illinois American Water

As hundreds of Lisle homeowners face another water rate hike from Illinois American Water, village officials are turning to a consultant to help map out next steps to combat the increase.

 
Oswego man pleads guilty to child porn possession on work computers

Oswego man pleads guilty to child porn possession on work computers

An Oswego man accused of possessing more than 800,000 child pornography images and videos on computers at his Batavia workplace has pleaded guilty.

 
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St. Charles City Council officially landmarks historic home that was slated for demolition last year

St. Charles City Council officially landmarks historic home that was slated for demolition last year

Once slated for the wrecking ball, a historic house in downtown St. Charles has been designated a landmark, following a vote this week by the St. Charles City Council.

 
West Chicago police warn of fake funeral scam

West Chicago police warn of fake funeral scam

West Chicago police are warning of a scam reported in the city involving people soliciting donations to pay for funeral services of non-existent children or a fake youth charity.

 

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