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‘We’d like to see justice’: Fox River boat crash victim’s fiance recalls crash, loss

‘We’d like to see justice’: Fox River boat crash victim’s fiance recalls crash, loss

The fiance of a Des Plaines woman killed in a July 25 boat crash on the Fox River discusses the collision and his loss, as he and the woman’s family file a lawsuit against the boater blamed for the deadly crash.

 
‘Reckless and dangerous’: Suit filed in deadly Fox River boat crash

‘Reckless and dangerous’: Suit filed in deadly Fox River boat crash

A Lisle man was intoxicated and driving “in a reckless and dangerous manner” July 25 when he caused a Fox River boat crash that took the life of a former U.S. Marine from Des Plaines, according to a wrongful-death lawsuit filed Wednesday.

 
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‘This is going to be fun’: Firms hired to restore historic Des Plaines building

‘This is going to be fun’: Firms hired to restore historic Des Plaines building

The exterior and interior restorations of a historic building in downtown Des Plaines will begin soon.

 
Des Plaines native Elizabeth Stenholt returns to Paramount Theatre for ‘Mean Girls’ regional premiere

Des Plaines native Elizabeth Stenholt returns to Paramount Theatre for ‘Mean Girls’ regional premiere

“There’s enough sunlight for everyone,” Des Plaines native and Joseph Jefferson Award-winner Elizabeth Stenholt says of playing outsider Cady Heron in Paramount Theatre’s regional premiere of “Mean Girls.”

 
High-speed chase leads to charges for two women

High-speed chase leads to charges for two women

Two women were denied pretrial release after being accused of leading Oak Brook police in a high-speed chase Saturday, according to a statement by DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin.

 
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Cinematic sprawl: Suburbs putting guardrails around filmmaking activities

Cinematic sprawl: Suburbs putting guardrails around filmmaking activities

With filmmaking gaining a firm foothold in the state, suburbs like Naperville, Lisle and Long Grove have either put guardrails in place to protect their towns or are working toward that goal.

 
New family roller coaster highlights ‘Camp Timber Trail’ debuting next spring at Great America

New family roller coaster highlights ‘Camp Timber Trail’ debuting next spring at Great America

The family-friendly Camp Timber Trail, featuring the Midwest’s tallest, largest and fastest suspended family roller coaster, will debut in spring 2027 at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.

 
Things to do Aug. 7-13: McHenry County Fair, Smoke & Irons Music Fest, Warrenville Summer Daze and more

Things to do Aug. 7-13: McHenry County Fair, Smoke & Irons Music Fest, Warrenville Summer Daze and more

Mark your calendar for McHenry County Fair, Warrenville Summer Daze, Smoke and Irons Music Fest, Jamboree Days, Gurnee Days, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days and more.

 
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Dining out: National Filet Mignon Day deals, sundae tower at The Greggory and more

Dining out: National Filet Mignon Day deals, sundae tower at The Greggory and more

Suburban steakhouses are serving up deals for National Filet Mignon Day, The Greggory in South Barrington has a new build-your-own sundae tower, and The Morton Arboretum is hosting a farm-to-table dinner Aug. 13.

 
High school football 2026: Storylines to watch in Cook County

High school football 2026: Storylines to watch in Cook County

High schools in the area have been getting an earlier start every year. Now it is high school football’s turn. Official practice begins Wednesday. Teams will have to get ...

 

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