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• Buffalo Grove seeking input for possible new logo

  18-10-2022 23:53
  Buffalo Grove seeks proposals as it begins rebranding effort
  
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• How campaign donations to Casten and Pekau reflect their stances on gun control

  18-10-2022 23:29
  If there was any question about where Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and Republican challenger Keith Pekau stand on gun control, their most recent campaign finance reports should clarify the matter.
  
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• Naperville 203 school board votes to eliminate Latin

  18-10-2022 23:09
  Despite pleas from students and parents, the Naperville Unit District 203 school board voted to eliminate Latin at Naperville Central and Naperville North high schools.
  
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• Festivals Oct. 21-27: Nightmare on Chicago Street, Howlin' at the Moon, Cider and Ale Fest & more

  18-10-2022 22:52
  There's tons of Halloween fun -- both terrifying and not-so-scary -- to be had at festivals all over the suburbs this weekend.
  
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• Pritzker, Bailey Spar Over Abortion, Crime in Final Televised Debate

  18-10-2022 22:40
  
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey squared off in an often-heated debate on Tuesday night, sparring over everything from crime to abortion as they vie for votes just three weeks before the general election.
  
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• Man charged with reckless homicide, DUI for crash near Elburn

  18-10-2022 22:36
  Authorities are looking for a Maple Park man charged with driving under the influence of methamphetamines and cocaine in connection with an August crash that killed a man near Elburn.
  
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• Palatine OKs extended water main across Harper College easement to serve industrial development

  18-10-2022 22:30
  Palatine village council members this week approved a trio of agreements that will allow improvements to the Southwest Water System to proceed, benefiting future developments along the Algonquin corridor including a new 28-acre industrial development near Harper College.
  
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• Should DuPage have home rule? Many county board candidates say yes

  18-10-2022 22:13
  For the most part, DuPage County Board candidates have been lining up in support of home-rule powers. Proponents say home-rule status would give the county of nearly 1 million people more legislative autonomy and fiscal flexibility.
  
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• Aurora Committee Allows Proposed Hollywood Casino Relocation to Go Up for Full Vote

  18-10-2022 22:02
  
  A proposal to relocate Hollywood Casino’s Aurora location passed through a key committee vote on Tuesday, and will be evaluated by the full city council next week, officials said.
  
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• Looking for love? Mountain lion killed in Kane County was probably searching for a mate, expert says

  18-10-2022 21:56
  Two days after a mountain lion was struck and killed by a car on Interstate 88 in Kane County, many are left wondering what it was doing there. Experts believe the big cat was probably from South Dakota and was looking for a mate and unoccupied territory.
  
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• Elk Grove carjacking ends in fiery crash on I-57

  18-10-2022 21:14
  A suspect is in custody and being questioned by police following a carjacking Tuesday morning in Elk Grove Village that ended with a fiery crash on Interstate 57 on Chicago's South Side.
  
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• New Information Emerges on Timmothy Pitzen's 18th Birthday

  18-10-2022 20:54
  
  New information is coming to light as October 18, 2022 marks Timmothy Pitzen's 18th birthday.
  
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• Where 28th state Senate candidates stand on abortion

  18-10-2022 20:41
  Neither candidate vying for Illinois' 28th state Senate seat believes lawmakers should decide whether abortion is restricted in Illinois.
  
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• Election 2022: What's the Difference Between Illinois' Treasurer and Comptroller?

  18-10-2022 20:39
  
  In the 2022 general election, Illinois voters will select their statewide office holders, but two offices in particular may stand out when residents look over their ballots: treasurer and comptroller.
  
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• Should DuPage have home rule? Most county board candidates say yes

  18-10-2022 20:38
  For the most part, DuPage County Board candidates have been lining up in support of home-rule powers. Proponents say home-rule status would give the county of nearly 1 million people more legislative autonomy and fiscal flexibility.
  
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• 'A horse makes you live in the now': How BraveHearts helps veterans and others heal through equine services

  18-10-2022 19:54
  BraveHearts, a healing horsemanship program based in McHenry County, says its services offer emotional, cognitive, social and physical benefits to veterans and others in need.
  
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• The return of the living dead: Tickets going fast for Nightmare on Chicago Street in Elgin

  18-10-2022 19:28
  Setup is underway, and tickets are going fast for the 10th iteration of Nightmare on Chicago Street. Elgin's zombie-themed Halloween event will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday in downtown Elgin.
  
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• Processed Meats a Greater Cancer Concern Than Weed-Killer Ingredient Found in High Numbers on Midwest Plants, According to Chicago's Top Doctor

  18-10-2022 19:18
  
  While the study has elevated concern over the potential effects of glyphosate and its presence in produce and other foods, Dr. Allison Arwady said that other items at the grocery store are a greater cause for concern.
  
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• ‘Pretty Troublesome' BQ.1, BQ.1.1 COVID Variants Spread in U.S. as BA.5 Cases Decrease

  18-10-2022 19:09
  
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now tracking two omicron subvariants that are responsible for more than 11% of COVID cases in the U.S., with top health officials saying that the new strains exhibit some “pretty troublesome” characteristics.
  
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• Here's a List of Upcoming Free Days at Chicago Museums

  18-10-2022 18:21
  
  With the weather cooling down, many Chicago-area residents are looking for a way to soak in a day of incredible sights all while indoors.
  
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• Matt Eberflus' Mini-Bye Re-Evaluation Told Bears What They Already Knew

  18-10-2022 18:20
  
  Nothing ground-breaking came from Matt Eberflus and his staff's six-week evaluation of the Bears. The problems are evident. But fixing them might be easier said than done.
  
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• Abortion Funds See Surge in Demand as Out-of-State Patients Flood Illinois

  18-10-2022 18:05
  
  Demand for abortions in Illinois is surging, and so are requests for help. In the first three months of 2022, Chicago Abortion Fund (CAF) said 80% of its callers were from out of state. “In 2018, we supported less than 200 people. Now, we hear from that many people in a week,” said Megan Jeyifo, the executive director of CAF....
  
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• BBB Says Scam Complaints Involving Online Marketplace Sales Are on The Rise

  18-10-2022 17:54
  
  Facebook Marketplace is popular for buying and selling items online, but it’s also popular with scammers, with the Better Business Bureau warning consumers that fraud involving items is on the rise.
  
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• Former Chicago Music Exec Pleads Guilty to Videotaping Women with Hidden Cameras

  18-10-2022 17:41
  
  Michael Johnston, the former president of Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall, has pleaded guilty to felony charges of secretly videotaping three women in the nude.
  
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• Beloved Family Patriarch Remembered After He Was Killed Monday During Attempted Robbery

  18-10-2022 17:35
  
  The owner of a North side liquor store who came to the United States in search of the American dream was killed Monday night during an attempted robbery, and now family members are left searching for justice following the horrific crime.
  
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• Man Killed in West Ridge Robbery Attempt, Chicago Police Say

  18-10-2022 17:26
  
  A man was shot during an attempted robbery Monday night in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood.
  
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• See Who Will Be On Your Ballot in Illinois for the General Election

  18-10-2022 17:14
  
  There are several important races happening in Illinois for the November election, so we've created a tool to help you learn who your representatives are - and who's running against them - before you vote.
  
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• Violence Prevention Group Conducts Safety Patrols On The CTA

  18-10-2022 17:12
  
  As crimes on CTA property continue to demand more public attention, local activist Tyrone Muhammad and his group hope to curb those incidents through strong grassroots action.
  
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• R. Kelly's Former Business Manager Wants $850,000 in Attorneys' Fees After Acquittal

  18-10-2022 16:56
  
  R. Kelly’s former business manager is asking a federal judge to award him $850,000 in attorneys’ fees after his acquittal last month on charges that he helped the singer illegally rig his 2008 child-pornography trial.
  
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• Here's Who is Running for Illinois Attorney General in the 2022 Election

  18-10-2022 15:53
  
  Attorney General Kwame Raoul is running for a second term in office, but he is facing stiff opposition from both the Republican and Libertarian parties. Here's who's running in the 2022 election.
  
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• Teen Was Singing Solo When He Collapsed, Died at Naperville Choir Event, Family Says

  18-10-2022 15:43
  
  Seventeen-year-old Daniel Moshi was doing the thing he loved most when he unexpectedly died onstage during a tragic incident at a suburban choir event, his family said.
  
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• Pregnant Mom Delivers Baby Early & Starts Chemotherapy The Same Day Following Leukemia Diagnosis

  18-10-2022 15:41
  
  Holding her eight month old daughter Harlow in her arms, Ashley Conley says her baby girl is the reason she’s still alive.
  
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• Still Several Days Remaining of ‘Geoffrey's Birthday' Toys R Us Event Inside Macy's

  18-10-2022 15:21
  
  There's still several days remaining as part of a Toys R Us pop-up inside all Macy's locations as part of a commemoration for Geoffrey's Birthday, the giraffe mascot of Toys R Us.
  
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• Bulls List Zach LaVine Questionable for Season Opener in Miami

  18-10-2022 15:08
  
  Zach LaVine, who underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee during the offseason, is questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Miami.
  
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• NBA Power Rankings: Where Bulls Stand Ahead of Home Opener Against Heat

  18-10-2022 15:00
  
  The NBA regular season tips off this week, which means it's time for power rankings.
  
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• More COVID Variants Emerging Now Than in Recent Months, But Is 1 Worse Than Others?

  18-10-2022 14:48
  
  New COVID variants like XBB, BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are emerging globally, sparking new concerns as they begin to spread and adding to the growing list of emerging variants, but why are all of these variants suddenly arising now and is one variant worse than the others?
  
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• Former CEO of Schubas, Lincoln Hall Pleads Guilty to Secretly Recording Several Women in the Nude

  18-10-2022 14:12
  
  The former CEO and president of Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall has pleaded guilty to secretly recording nude images of three women using hidden cameras.
  
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• Deadline Just Days Away For Cook County's Basic Income Pilot Program

  18-10-2022 13:44
  
  Cook County has received 184,000 applications as of Monday, according to county officials. The pilot, which is funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, is taking applications online until 11:59 p.m. Friday.
  
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• Blackhawks' Patrick Kane Recalls Alex DeBrincat's Story From 2017 Camp

  18-10-2022 13:30
  
  Patrick Kane shares his perspective of the story Alex DeBrincat shared about feeling "off" going into his first NHL training camp with the Blackhawks.
  
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• Nestlé Announces Recall of Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough With Fudge Filling

  18-10-2022 13:27
  
  A voluntary recall of ready-to-bake Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Fudge Filling was announced by Nestlé USA this week due to the potential presence of white plastic pieces inside the dough.
  
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• Polling Places Have Changed for Many Chicago Voters. Here's How to Check

  18-10-2022 13:01
  
  Do you know where to cast your ballot on Election Day? If you live in Chicago, chances are your polling place might not be the same as previous elections.
  
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• Did You Receive a Check in the Mail From Illinois' Comptroller? Don't Throw it Out — it's Your Tax Rebate

  18-10-2022 12:51
  
  Don't throw it out -- that check, either with $50, $100, or possibly more, is your Illinois property tax and income rebate, and more than six million people across the state are set to receive one.
  
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• Chicago's Top Doctor Addresses Concerns After High Levels of Weed Killer Ingredient Found on Plants Across Illinois, Midwest

  18-10-2022 12:43
  
  Chicago's top doctor sought to address concerns over the high presence of a key ingredient in weed killer on produce across Illinois after data obtained by NBC News found that some of the highest levels of the chemical are recorded in Illinois and across the Midwest.
  
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• No, There's Not a Mask Mandate in Illinois. Here Are Changes for Health Care and More

  18-10-2022 11:32
  
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker updated an executive order surrounding COVID guidelines in recent days, leading to new guidance surrounding masks, health care settings and more.
  
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• Cubs Convention 2023 FAQ as Fan Festival Returns After Hiatus

  18-10-2022 11:22
  
  What to know about Cubs Convention 2023 as the popular fan festival returns for the first time since 2020.
  
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• 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Registration is Now Open. Here's How to Enter

  18-10-2022 09:21
  
  Registration for the 26.2-mile, 2023 Chicago Marathon officially opens Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. It closes Thursday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.
  
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• 5 Charged with Stealing Mail, USPS Mailbox Keys in Chicago

  18-10-2022 08:50
  
  The stolen mail scheme involves criminals stealing mailbox keys from letter carriers, burglarizing mailboxes, erasing ink from checks and cashing them under other names.
  
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• Illinois Coronavirus Updates: New Masking Guidance, COVID Guidelines Changed

  18-10-2022 08:42
  
  Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.
  
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• Incumbent Lake County board member touts record, but District 1 opponent says she's out of touch

  18-10-2022 06:12
  Longtime incumbent Linda Pedersen challenged by political newcomer Brian Hayden to represent District 1 on the Lake County Board,
  
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• 'Certainly possible' Arlington Heights might end up rejecting Bears' plans, mayor says

  18-10-2022 05:48
  Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Monday that while a proposed agreement between the Chicago Bears and village would aid the team in closing on its pending $197.2 million purchase of Arlington Park, it's "certainly possible" that the village might end up rejecting the club's final redevelopment plans.
  
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