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• Woman charged with aggravated DUI, reckless homicide in Rosemont crash

  28-10-2022 23:24
  Prosecutors say a woman driving the car that struck and killed a motorcyclist last June in Rosemont had THC in her blood that exceeded the legal limit. Jesus Austria was killed in the accident.
  
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• 48th state House candidates find some common ground on migrant busing

  28-10-2022 23:17
  While disagreeing on many issues, both candidates in the race for the 48th state House seat agree that migrants must be cared for after being bused to the area from the Texas border.
  
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• Two injured in four-vehicle crash in Gurnee

  28-10-2022 23:13
  Two people were injured in a four-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Gurnee.
  
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• Carpentersville trustees plan open house to discuss potential warehouse development

  28-10-2022 23:04
  Carpentersville officals will host an open house to discuss potential development at Randall and Binnie roads.
  
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• Video: Candidates in 24th Senate, 47th House discuss SAFE-T Act and more

  28-10-2022 22:47
  The candidates in the 24th state Senate and 47th state House districts discussed the SAFE-T Act, abortion rights and more during a recent endorsement interview.
  
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• Former Streamwood village president Jack Fehlandt dies at 87

  28-10-2022 22:33
  Jack Fehlandt, Streamwood's most recent former village president who left office 33 years ago, died Sunday at his residence in Sun City, Arizona, at the age of 87.
  
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• Wrestling show returns to Arlington Heights Sunday

  28-10-2022 22:26
  A touring wrestling company is coming back to Arlington Heights Sunday for a show that will raise funds for the nonprofit Chicago Adaptive Sports.
  
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• Dog rescued during Aurora house fire

  28-10-2022 22:25
  Aurora firefighters rescued a dog at a house fire Friday morning but were unable to find another dog.
  
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• Fall color walks at Volo Bog

  28-10-2022 22:23
  Meet under the oak tree by the visitors center for guided fall color walks at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside.
  
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• Schedule tweak coming for evening riders on UP North

  28-10-2022 22:22
  Metra commuters on the Union Pacific North Line can expect temporary evening schedule changes amid a track repair job.
  
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• Duckworth, Salvi find rare common ground -- in Arlington Heights for Bears stadium

  28-10-2022 21:44
  Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi couldn't be further apart on gun control, abortion rights, inflation, or just about any other key issue facing residents in Illinois and beyond. But both Senate candidates agreed the Chicago Bears should ditch Soldier Field in favor of greener pastures in Arlington Heights.
  
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• Taxpayers Still Owe $640M on 2002 Soldier Field Renovation

  28-10-2022 20:46
  
  Documents obtained by NBC 5 Investigates show taxpayers are on the hook for $640 million for the renovation of Soldier Field, twenty years later.
  
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• Illinois Attorney General, Other AGs Ask Albertsons to Delay Shareholder Payout

  28-10-2022 20:43
  
  Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and five other attorneys general have asked supermarket chain Albertson’s to delay paying nearly $4 billion to shareholders until the group can complete a review of Albertson’s proposed merger with Kroger. Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery store chain and owner of Mariano’s, earlier this month announced an agreement to buy Albertsons, the country’s second largest...
  
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• Springfield Mountain Lion Sedated, Taken to Indiana Refuge

  28-10-2022 19:06
  
  A mountain lion that roamed residential neighborhoods in Springfield was sedated Friday and taken to an Indiana sanctuary that houses big cats, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said.
  
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• Naperville residents set $1.5 million goal to help fix yards hardest hit by 2021 tornado

  28-10-2022 18:40
  Less than two months after appearing before the Naperville City Council to ask for help raising money for residents still struggling with yard damage in the wake of the 2021 tornado, Kristy Kennedy and Kelly Dougherty have found a nonprofit partner, created a website and set a goal of $1.5 million to repair the hardest-hit areas.
  
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• Aurora sex offender faces child pornography charges

  28-10-2022 18:32
  A registered sex offender has been charged with several dozen counts of child pornography crimes and unauthorized video recording.
  
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• Delphi Murders Timeline: Disappearance, Years-Long Manhunt and the Possible Break

  28-10-2022 18:28
  
  After more than five years of uncertainty, lingering questions and numerous leads, a major development appears imminent in the killings of Indiana teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams, who were found murdered along a hiking trail in 2017.
  
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• Here's a Look at the Warmest and Coldest Halloweens On Record in Chicago

  28-10-2022 18:21
  
  While this year's Halloween is forecasted to be dry and pleasant during trick-or-treating hours, the Chicago area has seen an incredibly wide range of temperatures in the past on Oct. 31.
  
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• Next Powerball Drawing Will See a $825 Million Jackpot, 5th Largest U.S. Prize Ever

  28-10-2022 18:16
  
  For 36 consecutive draws, a Powerball jackpot has evaded lottery players. So, the 37th time may be the charm?
  
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• Have Leftover Halloween Candy? Here Are Chicago-Area Places You Can Donate to

  28-10-2022 17:30
  
  After Halloween festivities wind down and November rolls around, you may find your hands full with loads upon loads of candy.
  
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• Southern Illinois Couple To Serve 14 Days in Jail For Role in U.S. Capitol Attack

  28-10-2022 16:53
  
  A federal judge Friday ordered a southern Illinois couple to each spend 14 days in jail for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
  
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• Spooked by reports of candy-colored fentanyl? There's no reason to worry, experts say

  28-10-2022 16:07
  Fears of someone sticking something dangerous in your kids' Halloween candy are nothing new. This year's boogeyman involves the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl finding its way into trick-or-treat bags on Monday. And like past Halloween panics, experts say there's no reason to be spooked.
  
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• National Geographic Says Milwaukee Is One of the ‘World's Best Destination' Spots for 2023. Here's Why

  28-10-2022 15:24
  
  Travels far and near are highlighted in National Geographic's annual roster of must-see destinations -- and one of the top places to explore in 2023 happens to be in the Midwest.
  
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• Suspect Taken Into Custody in Connection With 2017 Delphi Murders of 2 Indiana Teens: Reports

  28-10-2022 14:44
  
  Police are expected to give an update Monday in the investigation into the 2017 killings of two teenage girls slain during a hiking trip in northern Indiana.
  
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• See Inside This Massive 13,000-Square-Foot Saint Charles Estate on 45-Acre Property

  28-10-2022 13:57
  A grand estate on the market in Saint Charles is bountiful in sleek, contemporary designs, but it's expansive greenery may be the real talker.
  
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• Illinois Seeing ‘Uptick' in COVID Cases, Health Department Says

  28-10-2022 13:37
  
  Illinois saw an "uptick" in COVID cases within the last week, the state's health department said Friday.
  
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• Masks Recommended in 5 Illinois Counties With ‘High' COVID Community Level

  28-10-2022 13:33
  
  Masks are advised in five Illinois counties that have returned to "high" COVID community level status following an increase in weekly metrics, according to the latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  
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• Trick or Treat? An Early Look at the Halloween Forecast for the Chicago Area

  28-10-2022 13:00
  
  With Halloween just a few days away, many are wondering what the conditions will be like when it comes time to go trick-or-treating with the kids on Monday evening.
  
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• 53-Year-Old Man Charged in Murder of Liquor Store Owner Salim Khamo

  28-10-2022 12:37
  
  A 53-year-old man has been charged in the murder of West Ridge liquor store owner Salim Khamo earlier this month during an attempted robbery, police announced Friday.
  
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• Police Expected to Announce Arrest in 2017 Killings of 2 Indiana Teens in Delphi

  28-10-2022 12:23
  
  Police are expected to give an update Monday in the investigation into the 2017 killings of two teenage girls slain during a hiking trip in northern Indiana.
  
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• New COVID Variants Emerging ‘More Quickly' Now. Here's What That Signals

  28-10-2022 12:00
  
  New COVID variants are emerging "more quickly right now," Chicago's top doctor said during a coronavirus update Friday, and that could signal a shift heading into colder months.
  
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• ‘Ghost Bus' Fixes Are Coming, CTA Won't Bring Back Train Conductors, Chief Says

  28-10-2022 10:01
  
  CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. shot down the idea of bringing conductors back to trains, saying it wouldn’t serve a purpose other than being "additional eyes and ears" watching for crime.
  
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• Sign of the Season: Downtown Chicago Christkindlmarket Begins Holiday Setup

  28-10-2022 09:31
  
  It's beginning to look a lot like Christkindlmarket season in Chicago.
  
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• Chicago Cop Charged With Illegally Tasing Man in Dunning Neighborhood

  28-10-2022 09:24
  
  A Chicago police officer is facing felony charges after allegedly illegally tasing a man who fell to the ground and broke his nose in Dunning on the Northwest Side.
  
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• Attorneys General Say Jewel-Osco Parent Should Delay $4B Dividend Until They Review Kroger Acquisition Plan

  28-10-2022 09:08
  
  A bipartisan group of attorneys general is asking Albertsons, the parent company of Jewel-Osco, to delay a $4 billion payout to its shareholders until they can complete a review of Kroger's planned acquisition of the grocery chain.
  
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• Target to Sell ‘Luxurious' Items From Popular British Retailer This Holiday

  28-10-2022 08:53
  
  Target's collaborations with fashion icons like Victoria Beckham, brands like Lego and stores like FAO Schwarz have become an expected part of the company portfolio, and this holiday season, the retail giant will add another collab to its resume.
  
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• Images Released of Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Greyhound Employee Outside Bus Station

  28-10-2022 08:08
  
  Chicago police have released surveillance images of a man who they say fatally shot another man outside a Greyhound bus station on the Near West Side Monday morning.
  
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• Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Top Doc Gives Update, Halloween Guidance

  28-10-2022 08:03
  
  Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Chicago's Top Doctor to Give COVID Update Ahead of Halloween, Holiday Season

  28-10-2022 06:52
  
  Chicago's top doctor is slated to deliver a COVID-19 update Friday ahead of Halloween and the upcoming holiday season.
  
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• Senate candidates McConchie, Peterson debate SAFE-T Act, abortion at Palatine forum

  28-10-2022 05:36
  Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie and Democratic challenger Maria Peterson jousted over issues including abortion and the SAFE-T Act on Wednesday during a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area.
  
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• DuPage County Board narrowly rejects resolution supporting changes to the SAFE-T Act

  28-10-2022 05:35
  DuPage County Board members this week took a pass on a resolution backing proposed changes to the SAFE-T Act.
  
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• After six decades, will St. Viator football finally have a home-field advantage?

  28-10-2022 05:19
  The Chicago Bears aren't the only ones who want to build a football stadium in Arlington Heights. St. Viator High School has proposed construction of a stadium, as part of a four-field outdoor athletic complex that would allow the school to host varsity football games on its campus for the first time in its 61-year history.
  
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• Girls volleyball: Glenbard West sweeps Wheaton North for regional title

  28-10-2022 04:04
  When junior Tea Alles enters Glenbard West girls volleyball matches to serve and play back row, she provides a whole lot more.
  
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• Girls volleyball: Libertyville ousts Lake Zurich in 3 sets

  28-10-2022 03:51
  The thrilling sequence in the first set of Thursday night's Class 4A Lake Zurich girls volleyball regional final took more than a few breaths away.
  
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• Girls volleyball: Barrington powers its way past Palatine for regional crown

  28-10-2022 03:42
  As a starter for Barrington's third-place finisher in volleyball last fall and for the Fillies' Class 4A runner-up in girls basketball earlier this year, Gwen Adler obviously knows something about competing in the postseason.
  
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• Girls volleyball: St. Charles North dominates DeKalb for regional title

  28-10-2022 03:23
  St. Charles North was evidently ready to roll from the opening volley.
  
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• Girls volleyball: Oswego East ends Neuqua Valley's season

  28-10-2022 03:04
  Dina Beamon stood in front of her screaming Oswego East volleyball team, lifted the regional plaque and handed it to senior Samantha Trujillo.
  
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• Scouting Fox opening round playoff football games

  28-10-2022 01:09
  Here's our look at what to expect in Fox football playoff opening round matchups.
  
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• Scouting DuPage County opening round playoff football games

  28-10-2022 00:47
  Here's our look at what to expect in DuPage County football playoff opening round matchups.
  
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