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• Lake County Board Dist. 19 candidates would seek help for taxpayers if elected

  19-10-2022 23:44
  Candidates vying to represent the newly redrawn Lake County Board District 19 said they would work to ease the burden on taxpayers, if elected, but through different means.
  
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• Lake County Board candidates cite smart development, limited government as key issues

  19-10-2022 23:43
  Engaging in smart development as the area grows and repealing a 4-cent per gallon gasoline tax are key issues for candidates running to represent District 17 on the Lake County Board.
  
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• Fundraiser to benefit Carol Stream's 4th of July celebration

  19-10-2022 23:40
  Volunteers who organize Carol Stream's Fourth of July parade will hold a fundraiser next week for the village's 2023 Independence Day celebration.
  
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• Cause of fiery crash that killed three in Gurnee remains elusive

  19-10-2022 23:40
  Authorities identified the three people who died in a car crash early Sunday along Grand Avenue near North Greenleaf Street in Gurnee, but investigators have yet to determine what led to the wreck.
  
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• Naperville approves labor agreements with 911, public works employees

  19-10-2022 23:39
  The Naperville City Council approved labor agreements with the unions representing 911 telecommunicator employees and equipment operators in the public works department.
  
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• Judge rules Villa Park school board violated Open Meetings Act

  19-10-2022 23:16
  Villa Park District 45's public-comment actions violated the open-meetings law, judge says.
  
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• 2 women charged with stealing from Nordstrom Rack, then driving away at 100+ mph

  19-10-2022 22:39
  Two women from Wisconsin have been charged with burglary and retail theft, accused of stealing from the Nordstrom Rack store in Oak Brook, then leading police on a high-speed car chase.
  
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• 'We're not going to stop': Protests continue over potential warehouses near Carpentersville

  19-10-2022 22:38
  Protesters showed up outside Carpentersville village hall Tuesday afternoon to show their opposition to potential development at Randall and Binnie roads.
  
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• 2 years in prison for man who faked having a bomb during Lombard bank robbery

  19-10-2022 22:34
  A man who strapped fireworks to himself to simulate a bomb has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for robbing a Lombard bank.
  
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• Buffalo Grove launches rebranding push, including new logo

  19-10-2022 22:21
  The Village of Buffalo Grove's logo is headed the way of the buffalo, as the village goes roaming for the second time in seven years in search of a new image.
  
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• 13 miles of single-track trails open for mountain biking, running in Hoffman Estates

  19-10-2022 22:03
  Mountain bikers and trail runners now have more than 13 miles of new single-track trails to explore in the suburbs after a new path was opened to the public Wednesday at the Paul Douglas Forest Preserve in Hoffman Estates.
  
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• UniverSoul Circus Comes to West Pullman for Free Performance

  19-10-2022 21:57
  
  The acclaimed UniverSoul Circus stopped by a gym on Chicago's South Side for a free performance in front of hundreds of kids and adults on Wednesday.
  
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• Police: Teen shot in gang-related shooting in Mount Prospect

  19-10-2022 21:56
  A boy is stable at a hospital after he was wounded Tuesday night in Mount Prospect in what authorities believe was a gang-related shooting.
  
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• Hyundai and Kia Owners Across Chicago Latest Victims of ‘Trendy' Theft Wave

  19-10-2022 21:33
  
  A crime wave targeting unsuspecting drivers across the country has now hit many communities across Chicago in a big way.
  
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• Revised Hawthorn Mall plan approved in Vernon Hills

  19-10-2022 21:31
  The Vernon Hills village board on Tuesday approved a significant expansion of the Hawthorn Mall redevelopment plan.
  
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• 'Pink Out' game to honor Huntley High School teacher

  19-10-2022 21:30
  Huntley and Crystal Lake South high schools are honoring the memory of a Huntley High School teacher who lost her battle with breast cancer.
  
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• District 64 board to talk construction projects

  19-10-2022 21:28
  The Park Ridge-Niles District 64 school board meets Thursday night to discuss ongoing construction work at the schools, the proposed tax levy and other business.
  
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• Addison woman charged in Naperville stabbing

  19-10-2022 20:52
  An Addison woman was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with stabbing a woman in Naperville.
  
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• Pedestrian dies in Lake in the Hills crash

  19-10-2022 19:34
  Lake in the Hills police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian death.
  
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• St. Charles approves outdoor dining program for First Street Plaza through winter season

  19-10-2022 19:27
  Customers at Alter Brewing can once again enjoy outdoor dining in a heated igloo this winter after St. Charles City Council members agreed to allow outdoor dining through the winter on First Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.
  
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• New Geneva brewery Lager Works gets liquor license OK

  19-10-2022 19:00
  Geneva aldermen this week approved a new liquor license for Geneva Lager Works, 421 Stevens St., for the retail sale of beer in connection with an on-site brewery.
  
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• In 1-on-1 Interview, Pritzker Discusses Campaign Spending, COVID Response and More

  19-10-2022 19:00
  
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is three weeks away from the culmination of his effort to be reelected to a second term in office, and he had plenty to say on a wide variety of topics as he prepares for the Nov. 8 election against Republican challenger Darren Bailey.
  
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• Pritzker Says Lawmakers Likely Will Address ‘SAFE-T Act' Concerns During Fall Veto Session

  19-10-2022 18:40
  
  Facing mounting criticism from a variety of groups and officials over provisions of the “SAFE-T Act” that will ban cash bail in the state beginning on Jan. 1, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker encouraged lawmakers to take up any provisions they deem necessary to clarify and improve the measure.
  
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• What is the Illinois REAL ID And When Do You Need to Have One By?

  19-10-2022 18:21
  
  While the deadline for REAL ID compliance is still months away, the requirement marks a change in what will be required to board a domestic flight.
  
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• Two dead after three-vehicle crash near Wayne

  19-10-2022 18:03
  Two people died in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday evening near Wayne.
  
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• Cook County football notes: Playoff outlooks, food drives and Fremd's Ring of Honor

  19-10-2022 17:44
  The final week of the regular season is this weekend with the 256-team playoff field to be announced Saturday evening.
  
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• Haunted Car Wash to Run Just in Time for Halloween in Illinois

  19-10-2022 17:04
  
  One car wash company is revving up the Halloween spirit.
  
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• Sun-Times/WBEZ Poll: Most don't want to see tax dollars used on Bears' Arlington Park move

  19-10-2022 16:59
  Illinoisans are calling conflicting plays on a potential Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights, split among those who favor spiking Soldier Field for a new suburban stadium, others who want the team to hold the line on the lakefront -- and a large chunk who are punting on the issue.
  
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• Deadline Nearing for Illinois Residents to Submit a Claim in Multi-Million Dollar Snapchat Settlement

  19-10-2022 16:58
  
  Illinois residents who have used Snapchat at any point since November 2015 are eligible to submit a claim as part of a multi-million dollar class-action settlement against the social networking app, but time is running out to file a claim.
  
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• Agency Hands Out Hundreds of Personal Alarms in Chinatown After Recent Attacks

  19-10-2022 16:39
  
  More people are carrying personal alarms in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood to try to stay safe after a spike in hate crimes.
  
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• The Orionids Meteor Shower is Expected to Peak This Weekend. Here's How to Get The Best View

  19-10-2022 16:22
  
  Each October, the Orionids meteor shower appears over the night sky, peaking in the later parts of the month with up to 15 visible meteors every hour. The shower's peak is expected for this weekend, and getting a good look is easier than you might think.
  
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• United Center Debuts New ‘Sportsbook' Lounge, No Date for Gaming

  19-10-2022 16:21
  
  Fans can eat, drink and watch sports on the big screen, but it will still be a while before they can bet on the games inside the FanDuel Sportsbook Lounge at the United Center.
  
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• XBB, BQ.1.1: List of New COVID Variants Grows. Here's What Experts Are Saying

  19-10-2022 16:20
  
  Several new COVID variants - XBB, BQ.1, BA.1.1 - are starting to rise in numbers, sparking concern from experts around the globe, but what do we know about them and what could they signal for the pandemic amid fears of another winter surge?
  
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• Wauconda aims for 9-0 season, outright NLCC championship

  19-10-2022 15:47
  Before we take a spin around Lake County one more time in the regular season, here's a quick check of the conference races and playoff situations heading into Week 9 Friday.
  
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• Suburban Man Witnesses, Records Brazen Carjacking on Dan Ryan Expressway

  19-10-2022 15:41
  
  An ironworker from Joliet has heard stories about people being carjacked in Chicago before, but never imagined he'd be a witness to one on a Friday morning on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
  
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• Chicago Has 3 of the ‘Best Gay Bars in America,' Esquire Says

  19-10-2022 15:09
  
  Chicago is known for many things: hot dogs, jazz, architecture — you name it. Now, the city's getting recognition for boasting three of the best gay bars in the country, according to Esquire.
  
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• DVC race coming down to the wire in Week 9

  19-10-2022 14:55
  An interesting final week is shaping up in the DuPage Valley Conference.
  
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• Illinois Homeowners Impacted by COVID Pandemic Could be Eligible for Up to $30K in Mortgage Relief

  19-10-2022 14:43
  
  A state of Illinois program that offered homeowners up to $30,000 in mortgage relief will be reopened next month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration announced Wednesday.
  
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• Plenty on the line heading into Week 9

  19-10-2022 14:04
  Let's do a quick check of the Upstate Eight Conference in terms of the conference title race and the playoffs.
  
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• Army Trail Road reopens near Wayne after fatal three-vehicle crash

  19-10-2022 14:02
  Army Trail Road in Wayne has reopened after a fatal crash involving three cars Tuesday evening.
  
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• Here's Who is Running for Illinois Secretary of State in the 2022 Election

  19-10-2022 13:25
  
  For the first time in nearly a quarter of century, Illinois will elect a new secretary of state this November after Jesse White announced he would not seek a seventh term in office. Here are the candidates running to replace him.
  
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• 4 Times Last Weekend, Gunmen Approached People Near Wrigley Field, Forced Them Into Cars and Robbed Them: CPD

  19-10-2022 13:24
  
  Four times last weekend, armed robbers approached people on the street near Wrigley Field, forced them into waiting cars, stole their wallets and phones and then dropped them off, according to a Chicago police alert.
  
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• Things to Do This Beautiful Weekend in Chicago: Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses, Fall Galore and More

  19-10-2022 13:15
  
  Warm weather is forecasted to dawn in the Chicago area this weekend, so soak in the sun and rake in all of the fall staples while you can.
  
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• Neighbors in the news: Automotive teacher at Hersey wins cash prize for excellence

  19-10-2022 13:08
  Jim VanBladel, an automotive teacher from Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, was named a winner of the 2022 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, winning $15,000 for himself and $35,000 for his school program.
  
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• A Step-By-Step Guide to Voting by Mail in Illinois For the 2022 Election

  19-10-2022 12:45
  
  If you are planning to vote by mail in Illinois for the 2022 general election, there key dates to pay attention to, and certain steps you'll need to take in order to make sure your vote is counted.
  
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• Timeline: Chicago Forecast Calls for Dramatically Warmer Temperatures This Weekend

  19-10-2022 12:42
  
  The Chicago area has gotten its first real taste of cold weather this season, with highs only reaching into the low-to-mid 40s and overnight lows dropping below freezing.
  
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• Doctor Reports Skin Cancer Diagnoses Have ‘Gone Up Significantly,' Urges Skin Checks

  19-10-2022 11:46
  
  A Chicago-area doctor warned about a rise in skin cancer diagnoses in recent months as she urged people to get their skin checked routinely, with early detection key to survival rates.
  
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• Wheaton Police ‘Conducting an Investigation' Near Lincoln Marsh

  19-10-2022 11:44
  
  A police presence was reported near a marsh in Wheaton Wednesday morning as authorities said they were conducting an investigation.
  
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• Police Confirm a Man's Body Was Found Near Lincoln Marsh in Wheaton

  19-10-2022 11:44
  
  An investigation is underway after a visitor witnessed the body of a deceased man in Lincoln Marsh on Wednesday morning, according to the DuPage County Forest Preserve Police.
  
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• 7 Bulls Predictions for 2022-23 NBA Season Ahead of Home Opener

  19-10-2022 09:30
  
  Zach LaVine's continued growth, Ayo Dosunmu's ascension and Lonzo Ball's health are all storylines to watch throughout this Bulls season.
  
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