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• 21-year sentence awaits North Chicago man -- once he's caught

  07-09-2022 23:15
  A Lake County judge Wednesday sentenced a North Chicago man to 21 years in prison on gun charges, though police officers will have to apprehend the man before his prison term can start.
  
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• Police investigating Prospect Heights shooting

  07-09-2022 23:11
  One person was injured in shooting Tuesday night at a Prospect Heights condo building, police said Wednesday.
  
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• Two people in custody in connection with Antioch shooting death

  07-09-2022 23:02
  Antioch Police Department and Lake County Major Crime Task Force officers have taken two people into custody in connection with the shooting death of a 42-year-old man found in an Antioch apartment late Monday.
  
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• Wheaton to pay tribute at Sept. 11 ceremony

  07-09-2022 22:56
  The city of Wheaton invites the community to come together for its annual Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony.
  
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• This time, Fioretti will challenge Preckwinkle as a Republican

  07-09-2022 22:43
  Bob Fioretti plans to make crime and public safety the main issues in the race for Cook County Board president
  
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• White Sox Take Advantage of Mariners' Miscues for 9-6 Win

  07-09-2022 22:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Eloy Jiménez drove in three runs with a homer and double, Chicago took advantage of three errors, and the White Sox rallied to beat the Seattle Mariners 9-6. The White Sox took two of three in the series and stayed on the heels of Cleveland and Minnesota in the crowded AL Central race. It looked early like it would be a series loss for the White Sox as Seattle starter Luis Castillo tied an American League record by striking out the first seven batters to start the game. But Castillo gave
  
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• Survivor of Pentagon attack to be featured in Naperville 9/11 ceremony

  07-09-2022 22:12
  Naperville's Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony will feature a speech by retired Army Lt. Col. Ryan Yantis, who survived the attack on the Pentagon.
  
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• What to Know as Chicago Bears Host Meeting on Arlington Heights Stadium Proposal

  07-09-2022 22:00 via nbcchicago.com
  
  As the Chicago Bears continue to explore potential options to build a stadium and entertainment district in suburban Arlington Heights, the team will hold an informational meeting with residents on Thursday evening. Here's what we know.
  
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• Carvana Allowed to Buy, Sell Cars in Illinois While Defending Legal Challenges

  07-09-2022 20:50 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Amidst mounting legal challenges, a popular online car dealer that had its Illinois license briefly suspended earlier this year has been given the green light to sell vehicles on a restricted basis.
  
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• Man in Critical Condition After Being Shot in Neck, Chicago Police Say

  07-09-2022 20:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A man is in critical condition after he was shot in the neck on Wednesday evening, Chicago police said.
  
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• Monarch Migrations Will Peak This Week in Chicago. Here's Where You Can Spot the Butterflies

  07-09-2022 20:08 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A spectacle dubbed as the "monarch migration" sees monarch butterflies embark on a months-long journey to Mexico, and the iconic winged critters have been populating Chicago throughout the week.
  
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• Fall 2022: Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses and More Things to Do in and Around Chicago

  07-09-2022 19:45 via nbcchicago.com
  
  As cooler temperatures return and leaves start to shift colors throughout the area, things are falling into place for autumn — and there are countless ways to rake in the season in Chicago.
  
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• Two found dead in Highland Park apartment; person taken into custody

  07-09-2022 19:44
  A person is in custody after Highland Park police found two people dead in an apartment and another person still in the unit
  
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• COPA Releases Full Report on Fatal Police Shooting of Anthony Alvarez

  07-09-2022 19:39 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Wednesday released the full report of its investigation into the fatal police shooting of Anthony Alvarez in March 2021, more than a month after the Chicago Police Board's one-member review sided with Supt. David Brown on lesser discipline for the officers involved.
  
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• Batavia council surprises mayor by naming city hall after him

  07-09-2022 19:26
  Batavia has honored its longtime mayor by naming its city hall the Jeffery D. Schielke Government Center.
  
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• Lake County considers allocating $12 million in federal relief funding

  07-09-2022 19:25
  Lake County officials are considering allocating $12 million in federal COVID relief funds for several projects, including renovating the Depke juvenile justice complex in Vernon Hills.
  
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• Warrenville appoints new city administrator

  07-09-2022 19:23
  Warrenville has a new city administrator, replacing the one who retired after being charged with public indecency.
  
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• McHenry City Council approves 540-unit apartment complex

  07-09-2022 18:47
  A developer hopes site preparation work will begin on the 540-unit Residences of Fox Meadows apartment complex in McHenry before the end of the year.
  
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• R. Kelly Ex-Manager Tells Jurors Boss Never Abused Minors

  07-09-2022 18:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  R. Kelly’s former business manager has testified at the singer's federal trial in Chicago that he never believed allegations of sexual misconduct that first emerged against his boss in the late 1990s. Taking the stand Wednesday, Derrell McDavid said he came to understand that fending off false claims was a cost of doing business for a superstar. McDavid blamed personal enemies of Kelly’s and others seeking to profit off his fame for making up allegations. McDavid and Kelly both face
  
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• R. Kelly Ex-Manager Says He Believed Singer's Abuse Denials

  07-09-2022 18:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  R. Kelly’s former business manager has testified at the singer's federal trial in Chicago that he believed the singer's denials of sexual misconduct when allegations emerged against his boss in the late 1990s. Taking the stand Wednesday, Derrell McDavid said he came to understand that fending off false claims was a cost of doing business for a superstar. McDavid blamed personal enemies of Kelly’s and others seeking to profit off his fame for making up allegations. McDavid and Kelly b
  
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• Judge: Music Writer Need Not Testify at R. Kelly Trial

  07-09-2022 18:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A judge says a music writer who spent decades raising awareness about sexual misconduct allegations against R. Kelly won’t be required to testify at the singer’s federal trial on child pornography and trial-fixing charges. U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber ruled Wednesday that Jim DeRogatis' testimony wouldn't serve any purpose. Lawyers for DeRogatis invoked legal protections for the press in a Tuesday filing asking the judge to quash a defense subpoena for DeRogatis' testimony.
  
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• Southwest Suburban-Family Owned Pizza Restaurant Threatened By Inflation, Rising Costs

  07-09-2022 18:14 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The owner of Little Joe's pizzeria in Chicago's southwest suburbs says that her restaurant was fortunate to make it through the COVID pandemic, but now the business is threatened instead by inflation and skyrocketing costs.
  
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• Safety Top of Mind for Female Runners in Wake of Eliza Fletcher's Abduction, Murder

  07-09-2022 17:49 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago running groups are reminding their participants about the importance of safe running habits in the wake of the abduction and subsequent death of runner Eliza Fletcher in Memphis.
  
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• Festivals Sept. 9-15: Geneva's Festival of the Vine, Bloomingdale Septemberfest, Sandwich Fair, Art on the Fox & more

  07-09-2022 17:20
  From Elgin Fringe Festival to St. Charles Jazz Weekend to Platzkonzert Germanfest in Hoffman Estates to Lake Zurich's Rock the Block to Winfield Good Old Days, there are a lot of options to keep you busy this weekend.
  
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• Pedestrian killed by train near Elm and Osterman

  07-09-2022 16:57
  A person was struck and killed by a train near Elm Street and Osterman Avenue in Deerfield on Sept. 4
  
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• Conservative-Funded Mailers, Styled as Newspapers, Sent to Illinois Voters

  07-09-2022 16:48 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A conservative group that is behind a recent series of television advertisements critical of Gov. J.B. Pritzker is using another medium to get its message out, sending out a paper publication that blasts Democratic candidates and platforms.
  
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• MoviePass Relaunches in Chicago, 2 Other Cities With New App

  07-09-2022 16:41 via nbcchicago.com
  
  MoviePass has officially rebooted — but it re-entered the subscription-service game with an exclusive twist, launching a beta app that is available in three cities only, including Chicago.
  
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• Why Cubs Won't Call Up Top-Performing Prospect Matt Mervis in 2022

  07-09-2022 16:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Cubs prospect Matt Mervis is raking at Triple-A, in position to finish off an organizational Triple Crown across three minor-league levels.
  
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• Chicago Receives Another Group of Migrants from Texas

  07-09-2022 16:29 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Another bus of asylum-seeking migrants from Texas arrived in Chicago Wednesday, continuing a practice from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that has sent migrants arriving in Texas to Washington, D.C., New York City and Chicago. City officials said they are in communication with community organizations as well as state and county officials to provide emergency shelter and connection to necessary services....
  
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• Prospect's offense on fire through two weeks

  07-09-2022 16:14
  Prospect has made a couple of flips this season. And they have caused their opponents to flop because of it.
  
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• What Happened to All of the Salt at The Salt Shed?

  07-09-2022 16:07 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The longtime salt facility permanently closed in the fall of 2015, leading to efforts to redevelop the area. Morton shifted all of the remaining salt in the building to another facility at an unknown location.
  
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• Suburban Hospital Uses 3D VR Headset Technology to Help Stroke Patients Recover

  07-09-2022 16:07 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States, and Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is helping stroke patients get their mobility back with a new high-tech tool
  
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• Thieves Hit Oak Brook Store, Led Police on High-Speed Chase on Tri-State Tollway: Prosecutors

  07-09-2022 16:03 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Authorities in DuPage County say that a trio of thieves stole merchandise from a suburban department store before leading police on a high-speed chase that ended on the Tri-State Tollway on Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Bears Injury Report: Lucas Patrick Practices, Velus Jones DNP

  07-09-2022 15:42 via nbcchicago.com
  
  It was a short list heading into the team's Week 1 game against the 49ers, but still contained plenty of info.
  
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• Man Charged With Hit-and-Run Accident that Caused Woman to Undergo Emergency C-section and Lose Her Baby

  07-09-2022 15:26 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Last March, a state trooper tried to pull over Arion D. Willis, 27, for driving with one headlight and rolling through a stop sign near the intersection of West Douglas Boulevard and South Lawndale Avenue, according to the arrest report from state police. Willis sped away in a green Oldsmobile and caused a four-car crash that injured the pregnant passenger of the Oldsmobile. He then ran away, according to the arrest report.
  
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• Justin Fields Not Motivated to Face Trey Lance, ‘Glad' 49ers Passed on Him

  07-09-2022 15:00 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Justin Fields isn't focused on payback in Week 1 vs. the 49ers. His motivation is on something bigger.
  
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• ESL club, librarian help immigrant land a job in her field

  07-09-2022 15:00
  Schaumburg resident Arzu Ozcan, an immigrant from Turkey, joined the Schaumburg Library's ESL Conversation Club as a way to improve her English and make new friends. Through the club, she found Upwardly Global, which ultimately led to employment in her chosen profession.
  
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• 2 Found Dead in Highland Park Apartment, Suspect Charged With First-Degree Murder

  07-09-2022 14:12 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A suspect faces charges of first-degree murder after two people were found dead inside a Highland Park apartment Wednesday morning.
  
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• 2 Found Dead in Highland Park Apartment, Person of Interest Arrested

  07-09-2022 14:12 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Officers responded to a wellness check at 1850 Green Bay Road and found blood under the door and signs of forced entry into the apartment, Highland Park police said.
  
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• Speaking out: A few critical questions to consider as midterms approach

  07-09-2022 13:53
  As we move toward the upcoming midterm elections for state and national offices, voters are asking many different questions. But there are a few issues that will affect us all -- not to mention our kids and grandkids -- for years to come.
  
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• Pedestrian dead after being struck by inbound Metra train near Elgin

  07-09-2022 13:52
  Authorities are investigating the death of a pedestrian struck by an inbound commuter train near Elgin's Big Timber station earlier today.
  
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• Chicago Police Officer, 2 Others Hurt in Belmont Cragin Crash

  07-09-2022 13:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The crash, involving at least two vehicles, happened around 11:40 a.m. near Fullerton and Central avenues, Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford said.
  
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• Defense helps Grayslake North start 2-0

  07-09-2022 13:22
  And just like that, Grayslake North is 2-0 on the young season.
  
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• Larkin's ground game hits new gear; CL South enjoys signature win

  07-09-2022 13:01
  What a difference a week makes.
  
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• BBB, ComEd Warn of Rise in Mobile Payment App Scams

  07-09-2022 12:32 via nbcchicago.com
  
  After the first five weeks of summer brought oppressive heat to much of the Chicago area, BBB reported nearly 280 reports of scams from customers in July, greatly eclipsing the 80 reports received in July 2021.
  
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• Restaurant Group Faces Lawsuit Regarding ‘Deceptive Charges' Added Onto Bills

  07-09-2022 11:58 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and its subsidiary, Do-Rite Tinley LLC are facing a lawsuit after a man who had purchased food at the Do-Rite Chicken and Donuts location in Tinley Park noticed a 3 percent surcharge on his receipt after paying for his food.
  
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• Is a Rash a Sign of COVID? Here's What to Know About Symptoms

  07-09-2022 11:55 via nbcchicago.com
  
  According to the latest COVID update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the BA.5 lineage of the omicron variant is now the most prevalent strain of the virus in the U.S., and that variant comes with a shift in symptoms. But what if you have a symptom that isn't among the most common?
  
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• It's Almost Time to ‘Fall Back.' When is Daylight Saving Time?

  07-09-2022 11:45 via nbcchicago.com
  
  You've heard the terms before: Spring forward, fall back.
  
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• How Long Are You Contagious With COVID? The Incubation Period Has Changed, Top Doc Says

  07-09-2022 11:12 via nbcchicago.com
  
  COVID's incubation period has changed with the extra-contagious BA.4 and BA.5 omicron subvariants, Chicago's top doctor said, but what does that mean for how long you are contagious?
  
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• Ald. Howard Brookins Jr. Announces Retirement, Joining Several Others Who Won't Return

  07-09-2022 09:44 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The 21st Ward alderman says he will finish his work on the Chairman of the Transportation and Public Way committee before retiring at the end of his term.
  
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