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• Ukrainian doctors visit Chicago-area hospitals for advice to help them in war

  22-10-2022 22:51
  With their homeland ravaged by a continuing war against Russia, three Ukrainian doctors visited the area last week to collaborate with medical professionals and learn techniques about blood storage, management and distribution.
  
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• Boy, 16, Killed, 13-Year-Old Girl Injured in North Lawndale Shooting

  22-10-2022 21:35
  
  A 16-year-old boy was killed and a 13-year-old girl gravely wounded in a shooting Saturday night in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood, according to police.
  
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• Illinois Coach Convicted of Sexually Abusing Ice Skater

  22-10-2022 21:19
  
  A jury found a northern Illinois ice skating coach guilty of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a young skater.
  
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• $50K Reward Offered for Suspect in Sexual Assault of USPS Mail Carrier in Little Village

  22-10-2022 20:24
  
  A $50,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the man wanted for sexually assaulting a mail carrier Saturday in the city's Little Village neighborhood, authorities said.
  
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• Man Sexually Assaulted USPS Mail Carrier in Little Village, Police Say

  22-10-2022 17:41
  
  The Chicago Police Department and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are seeking to identify the individual who sexually assaulted a mail carrier Saturday morning in the city's Little Village neighborhood, authorities said.
  
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• Duck Hunter Discovers Human Remains in NW Indiana

  22-10-2022 16:37
  
  Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a marshy area in Griffith, Indiana, early Saturday after a duck hunter came upon partial human remains, authorities said.
  
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• Looking to Have Some Fall Fun? Here Are 10 Pumpkin Patches You Can Visit in Illinois

  22-10-2022 15:49
  
  Autumn is in full swing, which means pumpkins patches across the Chicago area are ripe and ready for visitors.
  
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• The ‘Boo Bucket' at McDonald's is Back, But It Won't Be For Long

  22-10-2022 15:46
  
  Following a prolonged absence after originally being released in 1986, an iconic Halloween item is back at McDonald's.
  
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• Bob Evans Recalls Italian Sausage Due to Possible Contamination

  22-10-2022 14:48
  
  Bob Evans is recalling approximately 7,560 pounds of Italian pork sausage products because they could possibly contain pieces of thin blue rubber, according to a recall notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The raw sausage items in question were produced on Sept. 28 and shipped to retail locations across the country, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said...
  
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• Saturday Night's $580 Million Powerball Jackpot Is 10th-Highest Ever

  22-10-2022 14:39
  
  Saturday night's Powerball jackpot has reached its 10th-highest value of all-time at $580 million after there were no winners following Wednesday's drawing.
  
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• New COVID Variants XBB and BQ.1.1 Emerge, But What Do We Know About Them So Far?

  22-10-2022 13:43
  
  While the BA.5 variant of COVID-19 continues to make up the majority of cases in the United States, several recent variants are beginning to emerge in larger numbers, causing concern among health officials.
  
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• 3 Charged in Attempted Carjacking of Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer in Calumet Heights

  22-10-2022 12:14
  
  Three teenagers are facing charges after allegedly trying to rob an off-duty Chicago police officer and steal his car Thursday in the Calumet Heights neighborhood.
  
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• 15-Year-Old Boy Critically Wounded in Englewood Drive-By Shooting

  22-10-2022 11:58
  
  A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot several times in a drive-by shooting in Englewood Saturday morning, according to police.
  
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• How Did Halloween Change Daylight Saving Time?

  22-10-2022 10:52
  
  While the March-to-November practice is currently standard, it's also a relatively recent practice, thanks to the prevalence of trick-or-treating on Halloween.
  
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• Is There Actually A Difference Between Left Twix and Right Twix?

  22-10-2022 09:41
  
  With Halloween approaching and candy displays a common sight at grocery stores, many are wondering if there's really a difference between two sides of one common Halloween treat.
  
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• 3 Chicago Police Officers Injured During Foot Pursuit Following Traffic Stop in Lakeview; Person in Custody

  22-10-2022 08:40
  
  Three officers were injured Friday night during a routine traffic stop in Lake View East.
  
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• Chicago Forecast: A Taste of Summer With Sunny Skies And Highs in Mid 70s

  22-10-2022 08:18
  
  The conditions outside will feel like summer's encore performance of the year for much of this weekend, as sunny skies and warm temperatures return after a seasonally early cooldown within the past couple of weeks.
  
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• Gibson scores 3 TDs, powers IC Prep to win over St. Francis

  22-10-2022 06:01
  Denzell Gibson scored three touchdowns to help IC Catholic Prep to a come-from-behind 25-14 victory over previously unbeaten St. Francis in Elmhurst.
  
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• Surges sends St. Charles North past Batavia in another DuKane thriller

  22-10-2022 05:54
  Rob Pomazak had a conversation with Drew Surges this season that he has only had with a very select group of players since becoming head coach at St. Charles North.
  
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• Deligio has game of life as Huntley gets emotional win over Crystal Lake South

  22-10-2022 05:49
  Sam Deligio ran 16 times for 204 yards and 2 second-half touchdowns, leading Huntley to a 27-19 victory over Crystal Lake South at an emotionally charged Red Raider Stadium.
  
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• Strong 2nd half sends Wheaton Academy past Aurora Christian

  22-10-2022 05:39
  Wheaton Academy's football team got exactly what it wanted Friday night against Aurora Christian.
  
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• McHenry spoils Burlington Central's playoff hopes

  22-10-2022 05:33
  Dom Caruso was going to do everything in his power to make sure his last high school football game for McHenry didn't end with him being helped off of McCracken Field.
  
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• Glenbard East blanks Bartlett, enters playoffs on a roll

  22-10-2022 05:31
  Glenbard East's defense dominated Friday as the Rams closed out the regular season with a 41-0 win over Upstate Eight Conference rival Bartlett.
  
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• Conant, Barrington take care of business as they try to qualify for playoffs

  22-10-2022 05:30
  Conant and Barrington did what they needed to do Friday. Now it is a waiting game for both to see if they qualify for the state playoffs.
  
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• Jacobs downs Dundee-Crown to earn its share of FVC championship

  22-10-2022 05:24
  A stifling and opportunistic defense along with a well-rounded offense.
  
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• Grayslake North continues revenge tour, ties for NLCC title

  22-10-2022 05:21
  Grayslake North senior defensive back Michael Jefferson said he didn't forget the 62 points Wauconda scored on them a year ago. He added the team started working on their "revenge tour" the moment the 2021 season ended.
  
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• Maine West hopes win over Highland Park seals playoff berth

  22-10-2022 05:15
  Maine West earned its fifth win of the season on Friday night, after a dominant 34-6 victory that saw the Warriors break away from Highland Park after a tight first-half contest.
  
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• Prospect puts up more big numbers in win over Rolling Meadows

  22-10-2022 05:14
  Prospect put the finishing touches on a 19th playoff football season on Friday night with a 64-24 on Friday night at Rolling Meadows.
  
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• Stevenson stays red hot with lopsided win over Libertyville

  22-10-2022 05:04
  Host Stevenson and Libertyville entered Friday night's North Suburban Conference football game in Lincolnshire with overall records of 5-3 and conference marks of 4-2.
  
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• Maine South escapes with OT win over New Trier to claim CSL South title

  22-10-2022 05:03
  Maine South scored late in the fourth quarter to tie the game, then punched in another touchdown in overtime to escape with a 28-21 win over New Trier on Friday night. The triumph enabled the Hawks (7-2, 5-0) to win the Central Suburban South title outright.
  
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• Hersey routs Buffalo Grove to cap 9-0 regular season

  22-10-2022 04:59
  With the Class 7A playoffs in one week, the Daily Herald's No. 2-ranked Hersey wanted to put the finishing touches on its first perfect regular season since 1975 Friday night against visiting Buffalo Grove.
  
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• Nazareth topples Benet in must-win game for both

  22-10-2022 04:55
  Logan Malachuk is only a sophomore, but he's already played in some pretty big football games for Nazareth.
  
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• Kaneland shakes off slow start to beat LaSalle-Peru, finish regular season at 6-3

  22-10-2022 04:49
  Despite its success, Kaneland has been searching for a second half response all season.
  
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• Bland plays through pain, helps Glenbard North get past WW South

  22-10-2022 04:44
  With a taped up injured thumb on his throwing hand and an outside shot at the playoffs, Glenbard North quarterback Justin Bland did not need to play in Friday's season finale against Wheaton Warrenville South, but there also was no stopping him from taking the field.
  
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• Palatine cruises past Hoffman Estates to clinch MSL West title

  22-10-2022 04:41
  Palatine came up with a pair of key defensive stops and Dom Ball ran like a man possessed as the Pirates cruised past Hoffman Estates 30-7 Friday in Palatine. The win clinched the Mid Suburban West for the Pirates.
  
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• 100 years and cutting for Busy Bee Barber Shop in Glen Ellyn

  22-10-2022 02:07
  The Busy Bee Barber Shop in Glen Ellyn has been in business on Main Street downtown for 100 years. The old-school shop has seen generations of families come through for haircuts.
  
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• The Biz Week That Was: Could Arlington Heights reject Bears plans? Elk Grove gets NASCAR ad

  22-10-2022 02:05
  The Biz Week That Was: Mayor says Arlington Heights could reject Bears plans; Elk Grove Village finds another sports sponsorship; if the Hollywood Casino moves out of downtown Aurora, what happens to the downtown?
  
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