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• Republicans file to take on Schneider, Ramirez; Casten, Quigley face new primary challengers

  05-12-2023 00:40
  
  The last day of petition filing for Illinois' March 2024 primary election saw more congressional candidates enter contests to serve the North, West or Northwest suburbs.
  
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• Man shot dead by Elk Grove police had called 9-1-1 seeking help, family believes

  05-12-2023 00:05
  
  The family of an Elk Grove Village man fatally shot by police Friday believe he may have called law enforcement seeking help for emotional distress just before the deadly encounter, their attorney said Monday.
  
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• Woman charged with murder in Oakbrook Terrace hotel shooting

  04-12-2023 23:50
  
  A woman has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting Saturday night inside an Oakbrook Terrace hotel.
  
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• Two SIU students from suburbs killed in Carbondale crash

  04-12-2023 22:59
  
  Two suburban teens attending Southern Illinois University were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Carbondale on Monday morning.
  
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• Man charged with DUI after car rear-ends Bartlett police vehicle

  04-12-2023 20:42
  
  A Franklin Park man is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after authorities said his car rear-ended a marked Bartlett police vehicle Saturday night.
  
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• McGonigal's Pub in Barrington to close at the end of the month

  04-12-2023 20:02
  
  After almost 14 years in downtown Barrington, McGonigal's Pub will close at the end of the month.
  
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• Two suffer minor injuries in late night South Barrington house fire

  04-12-2023 17:30
  
  Two people suffered minor injuries in a house fire late Sunday in South Barrington that authorities say began in the attached garage.
  
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• Aurora to release traffic study report for part of Eola Road

  04-12-2023 17:30
  
  Aurora will hold a meeting Tuesday night to review a traffic study and recommendations for a roughly two-mile stretch of Eola Road.
  
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• Benefit for K9s for Warriors set for Dec. 10 in Palatine

  04-12-2023 15:38
  
  A Closer Bond dog training center will host its second annual Corks & Canines event from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 in Durty Nellie's band room, 180 N. Smith St. in Palatine.
  
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• Arlington Heights temporarily suspends nonemergency permit processing

  04-12-2023 15:38
  
  Arlington Heights will not be processing nonemergency permit applications, including online and in person, through Monday, Dec. 11.
  
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• Owner asks judge to allow demolition of historic Geneva blacksmith shop

  03-12-2023 23:02
  The Shodeen Family Foundation is asking a judge to overturn Geneva's denial of its request to remove the landmark status of a circa 1840 former limestone blacksmith shop at 4 E. State St. and allow demolition.
  
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• St. Charles releases easy-to-read annual financial report

  03-12-2023 22:54
  
  St. Charles has posted its Popular Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending April 30, 2023.
  
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• Two men accused of stealing $665 worth of clothing from Macy's at Oakbrook Center

  03-12-2023 03:17
  
  Two men are accused of taking $665 worth of clothing from Macy's at Oakbrook Center without paying, officials said Saturday.
  
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• Boys swimming: St. Charles North shines on 'chaotic' day at Stevenson

  03-12-2023 02:40
  
  Different was the indisputable norm at Saturday afternoon's Patriot boys swimming and diving relays at Stevenson.
  
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• College of DuPage three-peats in NJCAA Division III football

  03-12-2023 02:26
  
  Brazziel-to-Baez earns the College of DuPage a Red Grange Bowl victory and national title over Rochester.
  
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• Batavia edges Montini; DGN surprises Nazareth

  03-12-2023 02:25
  
  Plenty of guards are taller than Batavia's Brooke Carlson, but few are stronger.
  
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• Munaretto, St Charles East reload for another potential banner season

  03-12-2023 00:00
  
  It's difficult to look around the St. Charles East wrestling room and not find motivation and dedication.
  
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• Barrington shines at Grant after heart-breaking week

  02-12-2023 23:43
  
  The Barrington wrestling team had a lot on their minds Saturday when they returned to action at the Grant triple-dual meet after losing long-time coach Tim Dunn to a sudden heart attack earlier in the week.Dunn passed away Thursday before the Broncos' scheduled meet at Schaumburg while their meet on Friday at Palatine was also postponed. Dunn had coached all levels of wrestling at Barrington since 1988, including being its head coach from 1998 to 2007.The Broncos (4-1) did their former coach pro
  
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• Family of man shot to death by Elk Grove Village police hires Chicago attorney

  02-12-2023 21:36
  
  The family of an Elk Grove Village man who officials say was shot after he confronted police officers while holding a knife late Friday has hired a Chicago attorney.
  
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• Mundelein driver charged in hit-and-run that killed Deerfield school board member

  01-12-2023 18:09
  
  A Mundelein woman was charged Friday in the June fatal hit-and-run crash of a Deerfield school board member in Highland Park.
  
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• 'We feel this is the best approach': Elk Grove Village enacts new rules to prevent migrant stays

  01-12-2023 01:35
  Unlike their counterparts in Schaumburg and Rosemont, Elk Grove Village officials aren't yet taxing long-term hotel stays, but have crafted a local ordinance of their own to prevent migrants from coming back to town.
  
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• Casten, Quigley, Ramirez among early congressional filers for 2024

  27-11-2023 18:23
  Incumbents serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs were among the first congressional candidates to file their paperwork Monday morning for the March 2024 primary ballot.
  
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• Arlington Heights kicks off holiday season with tree lighting ceremony

  25-11-2023 00:35
  A performance by the Park District Vibe Dance Group and music by the Hersey High School Dickens Carolers help set the stage for the illumination of over 80,000 lights during the Arlington Heights tree lighting ceremony at North School Park Friday
  
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• Batavia to light up 'Peace On Earth' letters on bridge

  21-11-2023 21:56
  The Batavia Park District will light up the "Peace On Earth" letters on the Peace Bridge on Sunday.
  
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• Suburban Skyview: A lone maple tree shows its early fall colors

  18-11-2023 23:08
  In this week's Suburban Skyview column, a lone maple tree shows off its early fall colors in Fox River Grove.
  
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• As enrollment declines, District 304 eyes new demographic study

  15-11-2023 19:19
  Geneva Unit District 304 is facing a slow, steady reduction in its enrollment, prompting his recommendation for a formal demographic study, Superintendent Andrew Barrett said during a presentation this week.
  
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• Yang appears in court as part of retrial effort

  14-11-2023 00:32
  Marni Yang appeared in a Lake County courtroom Monday for the first time in more than 12 years as part of her effort to secure a new trial. Yang is serving two life sentences for the murder of Rhoni Reuter, the pregnant girlfriend of former Chicago Bear Shaun Gayle.
  
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• Girls volleyball: Mother McAuley topples Benet in 3 to win Class 4A state title

  12-11-2023 05:53
  Just like last season, Benet and Mother McAuley hooked up again in the final match of the volleyball season in the Class 4A state championship.
  
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• Girls volleyball: Benet edges Willowbrook in three-set thriller to reach 4A final

  11-11-2023 04:08
  
  Right before the start of Willowbrook's first state semifinal match in program history, Benet sophomore middle blocker Lynney Tarnow met her counterpart at the net on Friday night.
  
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• Schaumburg armed robbery suspect denied pretrial release on Oak Brook gun, fleeing charges

  10-11-2023 21:35
  
  A Chicago man suspected of robbing a woman at gunpoint outside Woodfield Mall and fleeing police later in Oak Brook is being detained before trial.
  
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• Girls volleyball: IC Catholic Prep dominates 2A state semifinal

  10-11-2023 20:45
  
  IC Catholic Prep's journey toward the Class 2A volleyball state championship match took some sharp and dramatic turns in the playoffs.
  
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• Opening-day crowd enjoys Radio Flyer store at Woodfield 106 years after brand's founding

  10-11-2023 20:42
  
  Eagerly anticipated since the summer, the grand opening of the 106-year-old Radio Flyer brand's first retail store was well attended Friday at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.
  
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• 'I Voted' sticker design contest for students

  10-11-2023 20:42
  
  The 2024 "I Voted" sticker design contest for K-12 students in Lake County continues through Nov. 20.
  
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• Folk duo to perform at Elgin coffeehouse Nov. 17

  10-11-2023 20:42
  
  The Highland Avenue Coffeehouse returns on Friday, Nov. 17, with the Chicago-based folk duo Small Potatoes with Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso.
  
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• Carol Stream selects new police chief from within ranks

  10-11-2023 20:40
  
  Carol Stream has named a new police chief. Donald Cummings, the department's second-in-command, will be sworn in to the top post Nov. 20.
  
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• Buffalo Grove High School to stage 'Charlotte's Web,' including sensory-friendly matinee

  10-11-2023 19:27
  
  Buffalo Grove High School's Bison Grove Theatre Company will present E.B. White's "Charlotte's Web" Nov. 10-12, with an additional sensory-friendly performance Nov. 12.
  
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• Man denied pretrial release on Oak Brook gun, fleeing charges

  10-11-2023 18:05
  
  A Chicago man suspected of robbing a woman in Schaumburg and fleeing police later in Oak Brook is being detained before trial.
  
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• State Rep. Matt Hanson charged with DUI in Montgomery

  10-11-2023 17:33
  
  State Rep. Matthew B. Hanson, a Montgomery Democrat, was charged on Oct. 27 with driving under the influence and driving with a blood alcohol content greater than 0.08%, according to police reports and court records.
  
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• Gurnee officer saves woman from fiery crash

  10-11-2023 17:32
  
  A Gurnee police officer is being credited with saving a woman trapped in her car after it crashed into the rear of the officer's stopped squad car Thursday night.
  
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• Wheaton council wary of plan to convert Roosevelt Road offices into apartments

  10-11-2023 05:29
  
  A developer's proposal to convert underused offices into apartments at a key intersection in Wheaton has failed to gain support from the city council.
  
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• Palatine man charged with recklessly firing gun

  10-11-2023 01:27
  
  A 29-year-old man faces a felony reckless discharge of a firearm charge stemming from a report of gunfire Sept. 9 in a residential area of Palatine.
  
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• Hanover Park among only three Illinois towns recognized by U.S. for hiring veterans

  10-11-2023 01:27
  
  The village of Hanover Park has received the U.S. Department of Labor's 2023 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award, making it one of only three Illinois municipalities recognized for its efforts to recruit, hire and retain veteran employees.
  
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• Elk Grove High students pay tribute to veterans

  10-11-2023 01:26
  
  Elk Grove High School paid tribute to veterans Thursday with a community breakfast, school assembly and display of military equipment.
  
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• East Dundee welcomes new police chief

  10-11-2023 01:24
  
  East Dundee trustees welcomed their new police chief, Joshua Fourdyce, who has served as deputy chief for the last 10 months.
  
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• Kane state's attorney: Elgin police cleared in jail death of 20-year-old Roselle man

  10-11-2023 01:22
  
  Elgin police have been cleared in the death of a suspect in the city's jail.
  
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• Bill affirming mental health referendums passes House, awaits governor's signature

  10-11-2023 01:19
  
  A bill preserving the results successful referendums last year creating community mental health boards in several suburban communities has passed the Illinois House and now awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signature.
  
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• Santa arrives at Woodfield Mall to usher in the holidays

  10-11-2023 01:16
  
  The Chicago area's largest shopping center got the holiday season started Thursday evening as Santa arrived for his annual walking parade around Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.
  
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• Armed robbery in Woodfield Mall parking lot ends with arrest in Oak Brook

  10-11-2023 00:07
  
  The armed robbery of a woman with a small child inside a vehicle in the Woodfield Mall parking lot in Schaumburg ended Thursday afternoon with the arrest of a suspect in Oak Brook.
  
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• How prep football teams try to keep players fresh during deep playoff runs

  09-11-2023 22:57
  
  As high school football teams grind through the playoffs, keeping players healthy becomes as important as preparing for opponents.
  
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• Scouting DuPage County quarterfinal playoff football games

  09-11-2023 21:37
  
  Here's a look at what to expect during the playoff football quarterfinals this weekend in DuPage County.
  
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