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• Why an East Dundee trustee is refusing to leave board after his term expired

  12-05-2021 14:31 via dailyherald.com
  
  In an unusual move, Scott Andresen, an East Dundee village trustee whose term expired last week, says he is staying on the board until the next election based on the village counsel's legal opinion.
  
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• Inaugural Barrington car show expecting prestigious lineup

  12-05-2021 06:20 via dailyherald.com
  
  A white 1975 Excalibur and a red 1976 Buick Riviera will be among classic automobiles showcased June 26 at the first Classic Collectors Car Show organized by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce.
  
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• Residents push for diversity in Mount Prospect strategic plan

  12-05-2021 06:17 via dailyherald.com
  
  As Mount Prospect shapes its strategic plan, residents are calling on the village board to incorporate equity and diversity into the document that lays out a long-term vision for the community.
  
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• Arlington Heights trustees spar over president pro tem post as faction insists on a woman

  12-05-2021 06:12 via dailyherald.com
  
  For the first time in decades, Arlington Heights trustees publicly sparred over the selection of a president pro tem, turning down Mayor Tom Hayes' recommendation of Trustee Jim Tinaglia in favor of Trustee Robin LaBedz.
  
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• Girls soccer: Wauconda's improvement continues with shutout of Round Lake

  12-05-2021 04:08 via dailyherald.com
  
  Wauconda defeated Round Lake in a girls soccer game on Tuesday.
  
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• Girls soccer: Showman shines in WW South's win over Geneva

  12-05-2021 04:06 via dailyherald.com
  
  Wheaton Warrenville South's girls soccer team defeated Geneva 2-0 on Tuesday.
  
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• What's next for Grace Kinstler on 'American Idol'

  12-05-2021 03:38 via dailyherald.com
  
  Lakewood native Grace Kinstler will compete against Caleb Kennedy, Casey Bishop, Chayce Beckham and Willie Spence on Sunday in the "American Idol" semifinals, during which viewers can vote for their pick to move on to the top three.
  
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• Baseball: Huntley edges Cary-Grove in 10 innings

  12-05-2021 03:10 via dailyherald.com
  
  Huntley's baseball team defeated Cary-Grove 3-2 on Tuesday to improve to 18-1 this year.
  
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• Baseball: Notre Dame doesn't allow for St. Viator comeback this time

  12-05-2021 02:41 via dailyherald.com
  
  St. Viator lost to Notre Dame in a baseball game on Tuesday.
  
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• Softball: Peat, Wauconda knock off Antioch again

  12-05-2021 01:48 via dailyherald.com
  
  Wauconda defeated Anticoh in a softball game on Tuesday.
  
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• Aurora STEM school to close after 2021-22; districts considering re-imagined partnership

  12-05-2021 01:40 via dailyherald.com
  
  The John C. Dunham STEM Partnership School in Aurora is slated to shut down at the end of next academic year, its governing board decided Tuesday in a devastating blow to parents and students who have been fighting to keep the program alive.
  
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• Dedicated volunteer at Schaumburg's Trickster Center dies after COVID-19 fight

  12-05-2021 01:32 via dailyherald.com
  
  Angel Salas, a Vietnam-era veteran, sun dancer of the Native American Lakota Nation and frequent volunteer for the Trickster Cultural Center in Schaumburg, died Monday at the age of 70 of complications from COVID-19.
  
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• East Dundee village trustee won't leave even after term expires

  12-05-2021 01:21 via dailyherald.com
  
  In an unusual move, Scott Andresen, an East Dundee village trustee whose term expired last week, says he is staying on the board until the next election based on the village counsel's legal opinion.
  
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• Defense: Communication key in trial of deaf Elk Grove Village man

  12-05-2021 01:15 via dailyherald.com
  
  The charges against an Elk Grove Village man charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2018 death of his wife are rooted in communication and miscommunication, his attorney argued Tuesday at his trial. Defendant Timothy Zondlo is deaf.
  
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• Baseball: Harvest Christian improving despite injuries, inexperience

  12-05-2021 01:05 via dailyherald.com
  
  Here's a look at some of the highlights during the first month of the Fox baseball season.
  
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• Pileski, new trustees sworn in to office in Roselle

  12-05-2021 01:00 via dailyherald.com
  
  After being sworn in as Roselle's new mayor on Monday, David Pileski said he wants to guide the village through the COVID-19 pandemic and build for the community's future.
  
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• Former Kane County state's attorney McMahon appointed to Metra board

  12-05-2021 00:53 via dailyherald.com
  
  Former Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon is the county's new representative on the Metra board. The appointment follows a flawed initial process that appointed an ineligible representative earlier this year. McMahon's appointment to the $15,000 position came with several objections from board members who didn't think McMahon had the right experience or did a poor job as a state's attorney.
  
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• Girls volleyball: North Suburban Conference all-conference team

  12-05-2021 00:43 via dailyherald.com
  
  Here is the North Suburban Conference all-conference girls volleyball team.
  
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• Girls volleyball: Mid-Suburban League all-conference team

  12-05-2021 00:43 via dailyherald.com
  
  Here is the all-conference team for girls volleyball in the Mid-Suburban League.
  
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• Girls volleyball: East Suburban Catholic Conference all-conference team

  12-05-2021 00:43 via dailyherald.com
  
  Here is the all-conference girls volleyball team for the East Suburban Catholic Conference.
  
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• Stearns School Road closed for emergency repair, bridge project

  12-05-2021 00:38 via dailyherald.com
  
  Stearns School Road in Gurnee, usually one of the busiest roads in the village, is the focus of two repair projects that will stop traffic.
  
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• Elgin historic district walking tour set for Saturday

  12-05-2021 00:11 via dailyherald.com
  
  Sign up for "Walking Tour: Architects of the Spring-Douglas Historic District" on Saturday, May 15.
  
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• Twice-convicted sex offender deemed sexually violent, will remain in hospital

  11-05-2021 23:57 via dailyherald.com
  
  A former music teacher who abused students in DuPage and Kendall counties in the 1990s has been declared a sexually violent person and will remain in a state mental hospital.
  
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• Police release new image of Aurora boy missing since 2011

  11-05-2021 19:30 via dailyherald.com
  
  On the 10-year anniversary of his disappearance, authorities on Tuesday released an image of what Timmothy Pitzen of Aurora might look like today.
  
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• State reps. Bos, McLaughlin host May 18 virtual town hall

  11-05-2021 17:40 via dailyherald.com
  
  State reps. Chris Bos of the 51st District and Martin McLaughlin of the 52nd District, are partnering to host a virtual town hall from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 18.
  
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• Animal shelter proposed for Wheeling

  11-05-2021 17:40 via dailyherald.com
  
  Wheeling's plan commission meets Wednesday to discuss a proposal for an animal shelter in town.
  
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• New challenge for Mundelein: Finding tenant for top floor of village hall

  11-05-2021 17:39 via dailyherald.com
  
  A private company that occupies the second floor of Mundelein's village hall is moving out.
  
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• McHenry County businesses struggle to hire workers as reopening continues

  11-05-2021 14:19 via dailyherald.com
  
  John Macrito, the owner of Grinders Ale House in McHenry, had never considered offering hiring bonuses to employees who start work in his bar and restaurant. But he is thinking about it now, as it might be necessary to bring on more workers. Grinders is among several McHenry County businesses that encountered difficulty hiring as the COVID-19 outbreak slows with safe and effective vaccines more widely available and as public health officials loosen public health restrictions.
  
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• A Millennium Park for suburbs? Schaumburg could build urban-style park at ex-Motorola site

  11-05-2021 11:29 via dailyherald.com
  
  Schaumburg trustees Tuesday will consider approving a $1.1 million bid for construction of the first phase of a 12-acre, urban-style park ultimately envisioned as a sort of Millennium Park for the suburbs.
  
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• Elgin group brings focus to youth gambling risks with photo project

  11-05-2021 05:29 via dailyherald.com
  
  The Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin is partnering with the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health for a photo program that focuses on youth gambling prevention.
  
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• Wheaton Public Library restoring full hours, with new vendor for cafe

  11-05-2021 05:28 via dailyherald.com
  
  The Wheaton Public Library will restore full hours of operation next month and plans to reopen a cafe with a new coffee shop vendor in another step toward normalcy.
  
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• Hampshire set to build downtown streetscape along State Street

  11-05-2021 05:23 via dailyherald.com
  
  A downtown streetscape will be built in Hampshire this summer along State Street between Washington Avenue and Jefferson Street. Construction is slated to begin in June and finish in September.
  
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• 'Diversity is a journey': How suburban governments are addressing diversity and inclusion

  11-05-2021 05:21 via dailyherald.com
  
  Sensing a commitment to diversity and a desire for change amid recent race-related issues in Naperville and across the nation, Geneace Williams wanted to be part of the journey. Her hire as the city's new diversity, equity and inclusion manager is one example of what suburbs are doing to push forward diversity initiatives.
  
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• Girls soccer: Fremd edges Buffalo Grove on late goal

  11-05-2021 03:51 via dailyherald.com
  
  Fremd's girls soccer team won a hard-fought 1-0 game over Buffalo Grove on Monday.
  
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• Boys volleyball: Lake Zurich learns to finish, beats Conant

  11-05-2021 02:42 via dailyherald.com
  
  Lake Zurich defeated Conant in boys volleyball action Monday.
  
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• Softball: St. Charles East tops Wheaton North for 8th straight win

  11-05-2021 02:17 via dailyherald.com
  
  St. Charles East's softball team beat Wheaton North 5-3 on Monday for their eighth sraight win.
  
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• New trustees, clerk take office in Mundelein

  11-05-2021 02:05 via dailyherald.com
  
  Two weeks after bidding adieu to three veteran trustees, Mundelein warmly welcomed their successors Monday night.
  
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• Tiki bar coming, dueling pianos returning to Rosemont

  11-05-2021 01:18 via dailyherald.com
  
  Pack up the accordions and move in some more modern ebonies and ivories -- along with a touch of rattan decor -- in a portion of the former Hofbräuhaus Chicago in Rosemont.
  
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• Helmut Jahn, ‘Convention-Busting’ Architect, Dies at 81

  11-05-2021 01:02 via nytimes.com
  
  He helped redefine Chicago architecture with his postmodern designs of the Thompson Center and the United Airlines terminal at O’Hare International Airport. But he was also known worldwide.
  
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• Three quick-service eateries planned on Gene & Georgetti site in Rosemont

  10-05-2021 23:44 via dailyherald.com
  
  A vacant Rosemont restaurant building that for a time housed the only suburban Gene & Georgetti location is set for the wrecking ball, to make way for as many as three quick-service restaurants.
  
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• Summer concerts at Wheaton's Memorial Park Bandshell

  10-05-2021 23:27 via dailyherald.com
  
  Live concerts are coming to the new Memorial Park Bandshell in Wheaton. The Wheaton Park District has a season of 11 concerts largely featuring rock tribute bands, while the Wheaton Municipal Band has nine classical music concerts planned.
  
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• 'Itasca Bucks' business vouchers extended until the end of 2021, mayor announces

  10-05-2021 22:58 via dailyherald.com
  
  The "Itasca Bucks" voucher program designed to help provide financial assistance to local restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic will be extended until the end of the year, village officials announced.
  
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• Police release more details about fatal Waukegan crash

  10-05-2021 22:47 via dailyherald.com
  
  Police on Monday released new details about a single-car crash that killed a 27-year old Waukegan woman and injured her passenger Friday.
  
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• South Barrington officials to be sworn in Wednesday

  10-05-2021 21:19 via dailyherald.com
  
  Five elected South Barrington officials will be sworn in during a special village board meeting Wednesday.
  
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• Carol Stream man dies after vehicle hits tree in Schaumburg

  10-05-2021 20:38 via dailyherald.com
  
  A single-vehicle crash which killed a Carol Stream man early Saturday morning in Schaumburg remains under investigation, authorities said Monday.
  
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• Lake County ethics commission

  10-05-2021 19:48 via dailyherald.com
  
  Lake County is seeking five residents to serve on the county's first independent ethics commission.
  
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• Glenbard District 87 plans vaccination clinic for students 16 and up

  10-05-2021 19:48 via dailyherald.com
  
  Students ages 16 and older in Glenbard High School Districts 87 can receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine during a clinic in Glendale Heights May 24.
  
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• Girls volleyball: Geneva turns to one of its best to lead program

  10-05-2021 19:12 via dailyherald.com
  
  Lauren Kosecki is the new girls volleyball coach at Geneva High School.
  
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• RCN Internet Outage Reported in Chicago

  10-05-2021 17:55 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Some Chicagoans who use the internet provider RCN were reporting an outage Monday afternoon.
  
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• Coronavirus in Illinois: 1,424 New COVID Cases, 12 Deaths, 70K Vaccinations

  10-05-2021 17:10 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Illinois health officials reported 1,424 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases and 12 additional deaths in the last day, along with more than 70,000 vaccinations administered.
  
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