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• Iris Martinez sworn in as first Latina Cook County circuit clerk

  01-12-2020 23:26
  
  Former state Sen. Iris Y. Martinez was sworn in Tuesday as clerk of the circuit court of Cook County, becoming the first Latina to helm to office responsible for keeping the records of one of the nation's largest unified court systems.
  
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• Cook County traffic court held remotely as COVID-19 precaution

  01-12-2020 23:21
  
  Cook County hearings involving traffic offenses and misdemeanor matters will be held remotely until further notice, according to an order from Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans.
  
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• No injuries in Mundelein-area garage fire

  01-12-2020 23:20
  
  No injuries were reported after a garage fire Tuesday morning in an unincorporated area near Mundelein.
  
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• Arlington Heights to host virtual town hall on diversity Thursday

  01-12-2020 22:10
  
  Arlington Heights leaders will host a virtual town hall Thursday night to discuss the village's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion project.
  
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• Norris Cultural Arts Center presenting 13-day holiday festival online

  01-12-2020 22:09
  
  The Norris Cultural Arts Center will present an online holiday festival featuring local performers and ensembles from Dec. 12 to 24.
  
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• George Johnson, one of Elk Grove's pioneers and the mayor's father, dies

  01-12-2020 21:52
  
  One of Elk Grove Village's pioneers -- the father of longtime Mayor Craig Johnson -- is being remembered as a dedicated volunteer, passionate business owner and strong family man.
  
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• Holly Days brings focus to downtown Elgin businesses

  01-12-2020 21:49
  
  The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin has launched a monthlong campaing called Holly Days to help bring awareness to downtown small businesses during the holiday season.
  
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• Registration open for Santa's Hotline in Naperville

  01-12-2020 21:43
  
  Registration is open for Naperville children to receive a phone call from Santa or Mrs. Claus next week.
  
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• Lake County chapter of Black Lives Matters offering free COVID testing

  01-12-2020 21:40
  
  The Lake County chapter of Black Lives Matter is sponsoring free COVID testing from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 and Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Salem Meats & Food Mart, 2439 Galilee Ave., Zion.
  
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• DuPage County awards grants to support those recovering from opioids

  01-12-2020 21:21
  
  A DuPage County task force has awarded nearly $75,000 in grants to government and community groups providing services to address the opioid crisis.
  
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• DeKalb County man dies in crash after swerving to avoid deer near Hampshire

  01-12-2020 21:18
  
  A Cortland man died after a single-vehicle crash near Hampshire Saturday in which he apparently swerved to avoid a deer.
  
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• Cycling proves the right sport for Geneva grad Young

  01-12-2020 20:09
  
  Eric Young, a 2007 Geneva graduate, recently completed a 10-year career in professional cycling.
  
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• Truck driver killed in rollover crash near Antioch

  01-12-2020 16:09
  
  A 72-year-old man was killed Monday when the semitrailer truck he was driving veered off Route 173 in northern Lake County and rolled over, spilling tons of granular sludge.
  
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• State police: Naperville woman crashed into patrol car late Sunday night

  01-12-2020 14:03
  
  A Naperville woman is charged with reckless driving and a variety of other traffic offenses after crashing into an Illinois State Police patrol car late Sunday on Interstate 80 near New Lenox.
  
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• County deals setback for Willow Creek Wheaton to build megachurch near Cantigny Park

  01-12-2020 12:14
  
  Willow Creek Wheaton faced a setback in its plans to build a megachurch in unincorporated DuPage County near Winfield. The DuPage County Board narrowly refused the church's request to build a private well and septic system last week. The majority cited a 2011 county code that requires that places of assembly operate using public sewers and water.
  
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• 'You can't sit by and do nothing': Lawmaker challenges Madigan's House leadership

  01-12-2020 12:04
  
  State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit says lawmakers shouldn't have to "grovel" before Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to move bills forward for a vote, including those on property tax reform. The Oswego Democrat is lobbying to take Madigan's job if he fails to muster enough votes from House Democrats to remain as speaker, a title he's held for 35 years.
  
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• 'We all need a break from screens': Barrington school librarian gets creative to deliver books

  01-12-2020 03:18
  
  If students can't go to the library, the library will go to the students. That was the thinking of Taryn Parise, a teacher librarian at Hough Street Elementary in Barrington, who about two weeks ago started a "mini bookmobile" of sorts.
  
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• A T-shirt can help Koda fight crime

  01-12-2020 03:17
  
  Campton Hills police officer James Levand is raising money to support his dog Koda and to purchase a new K-9 vehicle.
  
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• Constable: Even marathoners have hit pandemic wall, but they press on

  01-12-2020 03:15
  
  Even a hall of fame long-distance swimmer and a guy who ran seven marathons in seven days struggle with the challenges caused by this pandemic.
  
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• Des Plaines police have no record of investigating Lake Zurich pastor accused of sex abuse

  01-12-2020 01:40
  
  Des Plaines police officials said they have no record of investigating the Rev. David Ryan, the pastor at Lake Zurich's St. Francis de Sales Catholic Parish who has been asked to step aside while the Archdiocese of Chicago looks into allegations of sex abuse dating back to his days at Maryville Academy.
  
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• Stan's Donuts considering move to Itasca

  01-12-2020 00:40
  
  The site of the former Starbucks in Itasca could become home to a Stan's Donuts and Coffee.
  
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• DuPage Co. deals setback for Willow Creek Wheaton to build megachurch

  01-12-2020 00:13
  
  Willow Creek Wheaton faced a setback in its plans to build a megachurch in unincorporated DuPage County near Winfield. The DuPage County Board narrowly refused the church's request to build a private well and septic system last week. The majority cited a 2011 county code that requires that places of assembly operate using public sewers and water.
  
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