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• Festivals Nov. 4-10: Pumpkin Smash, First Fridays, Stews and Brews, craft fairs and more

  01-11-2022 23:16
  Even though the weather is cooler, there's still fun to be had across the suburbs in the form of film fests, First Friday celebrations, Pumpkin Smash, craft fairs and more.
  
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• One injured in Libertyville crash

  01-11-2022 23:13
  One person was injured in a collision Tuesday afternoon in Libertyville.
  
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• Highland Park shooting victims memorial to debut at new location Nov. 11

  01-11-2022 22:38
  Because of production and delivery delays, relocation of the temporary memorial to honor the victims of the Highland Park Independence Day mass shooting has been postponed to Nov. 11, officials said.
  
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• Northfield man charged after crash at Arlington Heights rail crossing

  01-11-2022 22:34
  A Northfield man has been charged after injuring himself and another driver and damaging a rail crossing signal while driving drunk Sunday morning in Arlington Heights, police said Tuesday.
  
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• Cary-area concrete plant evacuated after chemical plume

  01-11-2022 22:30
  A improper chemical mix caused a vapor plume that forced 70 employees of Wells Concrete out of the building, the Cary Fire Protection District said.
  
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• $1 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold at Prospect Heights liquor store

  01-11-2022 22:06
  A $1 million Illinois Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at a Prospect Heights liquor store, matching all five numbers in Sunday's midday drawing.
  
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• The Visual Artist Who Thinks of Herself as a Dancer or an Aviator

  01-11-2022 21:55 via nytimes.com
  At 93, June Leaf is still fascinated by bodies and machines in motion, and still working every day.
  
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• Lawyers poring over thousands of pages of evidence in Highland Park mass shooting case

  01-11-2022 21:35
  Lake County prosecutors on Tuesday said they are reviewing thousands of pages of documents and hours of surveillance footage for the criminal trial against the man accused of carrying out the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting.
  
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• Brother, sister identified as victims killed in crash with school bus

  01-11-2022 21:29
  A brother and sister have been identified as the victims of Monday's crash when a car hit a school bus near Campton Hills.
  
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• Uihlein-funded super PAC dumping cash into local congressional races

  01-11-2022 21:20
  A political action committee largely funded by conservative Lake Forest billionaire Richard Uihlein dumped at least $526,580 into five Chicago-area congressional races last month.
  
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• Police: Man used "finger gun" while robbing Arlington Heights store

  01-11-2022 21:14
  Arlington Heights police have arrested a Rolling Meadows man on allegations he robbed a store last week while holding a finger in his pocket and pretending it was a gun.
  
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• Waubonsee professor appointed to state racing board

  01-11-2022 20:52
  A Waubonsee Community College professor and one-time Arlington Park employee has been appointed to the Illinois Racing Board.
  
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• Elgin Public Museum to host King Tut-themed gala fundraiser

  01-11-2022 20:50
  The Elgin Public Museum will celebrate its 102nd birthday with a gala fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 12.
  
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• Man gets 18-month prison sentence for beating Shih Tzu with belt, leaving it severely injured

  01-11-2022 20:09
  A Matteson man was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison for beating a Shih Tzu dog with a belt at a Woodridge home, leaving it severely injured.
  
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• Police: Man found dead in Arlington Heights had been homeless; foul play not suspected

  01-11-2022 18:50
  Arlington Heights police say the man found dead early Saturday morning in a wooded area on the village's northwest side was a recently homeless person who had apparently been camping there.
  
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• 'We weren't going to let it go': Industrial developer drops bid to buy Medinah subdivision

  01-11-2022 18:16
  An industrial developer has abandoned its bid to buy out homes in the Medinah Terrace subdivision.
  
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• Murphy and Raspanti praise parts of the SAFE-T Act -- and see room for improvement

  01-11-2022 17:57
  Democratic state Sen. Laura Murphy and Republican challenger Sal Raspanti both praised and criticized Illinois' SAFE-T Act, the criminal justice reform legislation that's been making waves across the nation.
  
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• Despite pause in process, concerns remain over redevelopment of former St. Charles police station

  01-11-2022 17:54
  St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek has delayed until spring any decision over two redevelopment proposals for the city's former police station along the Fox River. But that hasn't eased some residents' concerns over the plans.
  
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• Crystal Lake sober bar continues mission, expands offerings with move to new location

  01-11-2022 17:51
  Crystal Lake sober bar The Other Side will relaunch its mission as a gathering spot for those in recovery, while also expanding its offerings, when it opens in a new location next month. "We grew up," said owner Chris Reed.
  
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• Fourteen People, Including Three Children, Are Wounded in Chicago Shooting

  01-11-2022 17:50 via nytimes.com
  The victims were attending a vigil near the city’s West Side when the shooting occurred, the police said.
  
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• Prosecutors: Addison woman found dead in home feared husband was poisoning her

  01-11-2022 17:43
  An Addison woman who authorities say was murdered in her home last week had told her stepmother and hospital workers earlier this year that she believed her husband was poisoning her, according to DuPage County prosecutors.
  
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• New online platform launched for Lake County sewer, water bills

  01-11-2022 17:40
  Lake County has launched a new online payment platform to make it easier for customers to view and pay their water and sewer bills.
  
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• $1.2 million creek restoration at Villa Park golf course to begin

  01-11-2022 17:40
  Elmhurst and Villa Park officials on Saturday will break ground on a $1.2 million water quality project at Sugar Creek Golf Course.
  
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• Naperville Rotary Club holding food, toy drive

  01-11-2022 17:39
  The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise is holding a holiday drive-by and drop-off food and toy drive.
  
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• Contest starts to design Batavia community flag

  01-11-2022 17:39
  The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is having a contest to design a community flag.
  
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• Mundelein panel to discuss car wash plan Wednesday

  01-11-2022 17:38
  Mundelein's planning and zoning commission will meet Wednesday to continue discussing a plan to open a car wash on the 300 block of Townline Road.
  
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• Thousands of pages of evidence being turned over to lawyers in Highland Park mass shooting case

  01-11-2022 17:04
  Lake County prosecutors on Tuesday said they are reviewing thousands of pages of documents and hours of surveillance footage for the criminal trial against the man accused of carrying out the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting.
  
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• Two recent Central High grads killed when SUV rear-ends bus near Campton Hills

  01-11-2022 15:56
  An SUV and District 301 school bus were involved in a fatal crash on Empire Road between Burlington Road and Route 47 in Campton Hills. Two recent Central High School grads who were passengers in the SUV were killed.
  
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• Vehicle Slams Into Back of Semi-Trailer, Snarling Traffic on Stevenson Near Lemont

  01-11-2022 15:15
  
  Illinois State Police and local fire departments remain on the scene of a crash involving an SUV and a semi-truck near Lemont Road on the inbound Stevenson Expressway Tuesday.
  
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• What Prizes Can You Win in a Powerball Drawing?

  01-11-2022 15:10
  
  With a $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot up for grabs in Wednesday evening's drawing, the grand prize is far from the only way to come away with some winnings.
  
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• Lawyers for Accused Highland Park Parade Shooter Ask for More Time to Review Evidence

  01-11-2022 15:09
  
  Lawyers for the man accused of killing seven people at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade asked the judge Tuesday for more time to review the large amount of evidence shared with them.
  
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• When is Election Day in Illinois?

  01-11-2022 14:06
  
  Need to know when you can cast your ballots this Election Day? Here's what you need to know.
  
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• With one week left, Bailey, Pritzker home in on suburbs -- one with Tulsi Gabbard's help

  01-11-2022 13:53
  With just a week left before the election, Sen. Darren Bailey rallies in Glen Ellyn with conservative, former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker hangs out with shoppers in Arlington Heights.
  
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• Where Do I Vote in Illinois? More on Early Voting Locations, How to Find Your Polling Place

  01-11-2022 13:46
  
  Election Day is one week away, and Illinois voters have a variety of ways that they can choose to cast their ballots in what is shaping up to be an historic vote.
  
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• Mary Jane Theis Faces Retention Vote Amid Battle for Control of Illinois Supreme Court

  01-11-2022 13:30
  
  The race for ideological control of the Illinois Supreme Court has been one of the most-closely watched elections on the 2022 ballot, and Cook County residents will get their own chance to weigh in, albeit in a slightly different fashion.
  
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• Bears' Chase Claypool Trade Is Move That's All About Justin Fields

  01-11-2022 13:30
  
  The Bears' trade for Chase Claypool was a move about the growth of Justin Fields. It's trending in the right direction and now it's time to take the next step.
  
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• Daylight Saving Time Will Soon Come to an End For 2022– But Not For Good

  01-11-2022 13:13
  
  Illinois will soon "fall back" as daylight saving time for 2022 comes to a close. And while the time change isn't ending for good, some experts are calling for that.
  
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• Bears Trade for Steelers Wide Receiver Chase Claypool

  01-11-2022 12:34
  
  The Bears traded a second-round pick for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool.
  
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• When is the Next Powerball Drawing in Illinois?

  01-11-2022 12:20
  
  The longer the Powerball goes without a grand prize winner, the larger the payout will grow. And since no one hit the $1 billion jackpot during Monday's drawing, the reward has swelled to $1.2 billion.
  
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• Lightfoot's Security Detail Exchanges Gunfire With Robbery Suspects in Lincoln Square: Police

  01-11-2022 12:18
  
  Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s security detail exchanged gunfire with robbery suspects Tuesday morning near the 606 Trail in Logan Square, but no injuries were reported, according to police.
  
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• Day After Halloween, Chicago Radio Station Flips to All-Day Christmas Music

  01-11-2022 11:37
  
  When is the right time to begin playing Christmas music? A Chicago radio station is betting it's earlier than you might think.
  
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• Lightfoot Calls For ‘Statewide Ban' on ‘Weapons of War' After Garfield Park Mass Shooting

  01-11-2022 11:01
  
  Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday posted a statement to Twitter "urging" state legislature to act after a drive-by mass shooting Monday in the city's Garfield Park neighborhood left at least 14 people injured, including 3 children.
  
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• Full List of Taylor Swift 2023 Tour Dates Includes Soldier Field Stop in Chicago

  01-11-2022 10:50
  
  At long last we know Taylor Swift's path around the United States for her newly announced 2023 tour, and yes, the full list of dates includes Chicago.
  
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• 13 People, Including Three Children, Are Wounded in Chicago Shooting

  01-11-2022 10:22 via nytimes.com
  The victims were attending a vigil near the city’s West Side when the shooting occurred, the police said. There were no immediate reports of fatalities.
  
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• Report: Pedro Grifol Expected to Be Hired as White Sox' Manager

  01-11-2022 09:38
  
  The White Sox are expected to hire Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol as their next manager.
  
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• $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Indiana

  01-11-2022 09:34
  
  Someone in Indiana on Monday night became $1 million richer.
  
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• Taylor Swift's Newly Announced Tour Includes Concert Dates in Chicago

  01-11-2022 09:26
  
  It's happening: Taylor Swift's newly announced stadium tour includes a concert stop in Chicago.
  
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• Chicago Police Fire Shots in Logan Square

  01-11-2022 08:34
  
  Chicago police fired shots during an incident Tuesday morning in Logan Square on the Northwest Side.
  
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• Illinois Coronavirus Updates: ‘Uptick' in Cases as Holidays Approach

  01-11-2022 08:21
  
  Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.
  
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• When is Election Day? What To Know About Illinois' Upcoming 2022 Election

  01-11-2022 07:49
  
  Believe it or not, Illinois' midterm election is just a week away.
  
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