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• Age isn't just a number. It's 103-year-old bowler's score to beat.

  25-11-2022 23:02
  At 103 years old, Ed Berthold of Fox River Grove isn't just able to keep bowling. He's averaging a score well above his age, including an awe-inspiring 156 at his most recent outing. "He's amazing," said Gail Evans, president of the over-50 bowling league in which Berthold plays.
  
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• Hersey tops Barrington in battle of coaching legends

  25-11-2022 22:28
  When it comes to Mid-Suburban League girls basketball, it simply doesn't get any better than Friday's coaching matchup at the Buffalo Grove Bison Classic.
  
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• Woman charged, released after man fatally shot in Lindenhurst home on Thanksgiving

  25-11-2022 22:16
  A Lindenhurst woman faces a charge of reckless discharge of a firearm in connection with a fatal shooting at a home Thursday, authorities said.
  
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• Age isn't just a number. It's 103-year-old bowler's score to beat. (And he beat the 7-10 split!)

  25-11-2022 21:44
  At 103 years old, Ed Berthold of Fox River Grove isn't just able to keep bowling. He's averaging a score well above his age, including an awe-inspiring 156 at his most recent outing. "He's amazing," said Gail Evans, president of the over-50 bowling league in which Berthold plays.
  
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• Pilot Killed When Small Plane Crashes in McHenry County

  25-11-2022 21:27
  
  A pilot died in a small plane crash Friday evening in suburban McHenry County, according to authorities. The plane, an EA-300LC, crashed at approximately 5:15 p.m. near Galt Airport in Wonder Lake, according to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. The pilot, who was the sole occupant onboard, was pronounced dead at the scene. Both the National Transportation Safety Board and...
  
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• Usher in winter at a seasonal light show

  25-11-2022 21:20
  Keep the fun going all weekend long as you say so long to Thanksgiving and usher in the winter holidays with light shows all over the suburbs.
  
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• Black Friday Shoppers Eagerly Seek Bargains as Inflation Hovers

  25-11-2022 20:40
  
  From the dinner table to the mall, Black Friday saw high foot traffic in the Chicago area to take advantage of the deals.
  
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• Images: Shoppers hunt for Black Friday deals

  25-11-2022 20:31
  Shoppers hit brick and mortar stores looking for Black Friday deals across the country and Woodfiled Mall in Schaumburg.
  
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• Chicago, Cook County Elevated to ‘Medium' COVID Community Level Status

  25-11-2022 20:25
  
  After one week at “low” COVID community level status, both Chicago and suburban Cook County have shifted back to “medium” following a rise in metrics, such as hospitalizations, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a news release, the Chicago Department of Public Health explained Cook County is just above the threshold to be considered...
  
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• St. Charles homeowners can expect small hike in city taxes

  25-11-2022 19:51
  St. Charles residents will see a small increase in their city property taxes next year as a result of a 3.4% hike to the city portion of the tax bill.
  
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• 4 People Injured in 3-Vehicle Crash in Roseland

  25-11-2022 19:31
  
  Four people were injured Friday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash in Roseland. A man, 75, was driving an SUV westbound on 103rd Street about 4 p.m. when his vehicle collided with a SUV that was northbound on Cottage Grove Avenue and had slowed to make a left turn, Chicago police said. The 16-year-old girl driving the northbound SUV suffered minor...
  
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• Salvation Army Red Kettle Stolen From Near State and Randolph in Loop

  25-11-2022 19:20
  
  A Salvation Army red kettle was stolen from the area of State and Randolph streets Tuesday in Chicago’s Loop, according to the organization. The red kettle, which contained an estimated $400 in cash donations, was taken between 4:15-5:15 p.m. The bell ringer was on break at the time of the theft, the Salvation Army explained in a news release. The...
  
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• Schaumburg Park District mourns death of longtime commissioner Mike Daniels

  25-11-2022 18:39
  The Schaumburg Park District and Schaumburg community are mourning the death Tuesday of former park board commissioner Mike Daniels.
  
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• Illinois Police Crack Down on Disabled Parking Placard Violations During Holiday Shopping

  25-11-2022 18:13
  
  As shoppers pack parking lots for holiday shopping, authorities are on the lookout for people illegally using disabled placards and parking spots.
  
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• Man charged with possession of stolen car in Bartlett after pursuit

  25-11-2022 18:08
  An investigation into a vehicle abandoned in the middle of a Bartlett road led to an extensive search and eventual arrest of a Joliet man Wednesday, authorities said.
  
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• Man charged with DUI, fleeing after hit-and-run in Bartlett

  25-11-2022 17:55
  A Hampshire man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident after a reported hit-and-run crash Tuesday in Bartlett, police said.
  
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• St. Charles council approves second recreational marijuana dispensary

  25-11-2022 17:44
  A second recreational marijuana dispensary has been given approval to open in St. Charles. A majority of city alderman this week recommended approval of a special use application for Consume Cannabis of St. Charles to operate in a 4,146-square-foot former sports bar location at 584 S. Randall Road.
  
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• Pop-Up Shop Owners in West Pullman Looking Forward to Small Business Saturday

  25-11-2022 17:41
  
  Just in time for the holiday shopping season, a pop-up storefront in the West Pullman neighborhood is featuring a variety of unique gifts at its 10 women-owned businesses. “I know Small Business Saturday is important, because as entrepreneurs we work so hard,” said Shanon Simmons, owner of She Sale Sea Shells. Simmons practically made all the meditation-related items in her...
  
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• Age isn't just a number, it's a score to beat for 103-year-old bowler

  25-11-2022 16:46
  At 103 years old, Ed Berthold of Fox River Grove isn't just able to keep bowling. He's averaging a score well above his age, including an awe-inspiring 156 at his most recent outing. "He's amazing," said Gail Evans, president of the over-50 bowling league in which Berthold plays.
  
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• Glenbard Parent Series continues with 'Zen Parenting'

  25-11-2022 16:44
  The Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World" with social worker and author Cathy Cassani Adams during two Zoom webinars at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6.
  
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• 2-Year-Old Boy Shot Inside Park Forest Home, Police Say

  25-11-2022 16:44
  
  A 2-year-old boy was rushed to a Chicago hospital following a shooting Friday morning in south suburban Park Forest, police stated. At approximately 11:15 a.m., the boy was brought by a relative to an area hospital, suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen, police said. The toddler was airlifted to Comer Children’s Hospital to undergo surgery and was reported...
  
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• Bolingbrook Firefighters Rescue Driver After Car Ends Up in Lake

  25-11-2022 16:20
  
  Firefighters in Bolingbrook rescued a woman who drove her car into a lake Friday afternoon, authorities said.
  
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• Wilke Road in Arlington Heights closed after truck knocks over traffic lights

  25-11-2022 16:05
  Wilke Road from Euclid Avenue to Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights is expected to be closed for much of the day as crews repair traffic signals knocked down by a semitrailer truck early Friday morning.
  
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• Naper Settlement presenting display of historic catalogs and toys

  25-11-2022 16:02
  Naper Settlement is presenting a history of the holiday season with an exhibit of vintage catalogs and toys.
  
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• Metra board member sought for Lake Count

  25-11-2022 16:01
  Lake County is looking for qualified candidates to replace Norm Carlson on the Metra board of directors.
  
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• Des Plaines library offering one-on-one career counseling sessions

  25-11-2022 16:00
  The Des Plaines Public Library will host virtual career and job counseling sessions Tuesday night.
  
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• Chicago Police Investigating 7 Robberies Within 50-Minute Span Friday Morning

  25-11-2022 15:59
  
  Chicago police are seeking the individuals responsible for seven different carjackings and robberies that occurred within a 50-minute span early Friday, authorities said.
  
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• Scouting Class 7A state championship game

  25-11-2022 15:30
  Breaking down the Class 7A state title game between Batavia and Mount Carmel.
  
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• Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic Light Show Debuts for 2022 Season

  25-11-2022 15:07
  
  Billed as the longest-running lights festival in the Chicago area, Holiday Magic is officially back at Brookfield Zoo for the 2022 season.
  
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• Batavia turns the page on last year's controversial loss to Mount Carmel, excited to 'show the whole state what we have'

  25-11-2022 15:04
  The emotional tenor inside the Batavia locker room, suffice to say, is quite pumped.
  
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• Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora Reaches Capacity, Closes Entrances on Black Friday

  25-11-2022 13:50
  
  Black Friday shoppers have stowed the stores at Chicago Premium Outlet in suburban Aurora.
  
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• Man Arrested After Claiming to Have Bomb in Bag at O'Hare, Chicago Police Say

  25-11-2022 13:21
  
  A man is in custody after claiming to have a bomb in his bag at O'Hare International Airport on Friday, authorities said.
  
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• Charges Dropped Against 1 Person in Fatal Shooting of 7-Year-Old in Humboldt Park

  25-11-2022 12:54
  
  Cook County officials on Thursday ordered a 19-year-old man charged in the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old boy in Humboldt Park to be held without bail while dismissing charges against another person that was linked to his death.
  
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• Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Open for Season in Chicago Area

  25-11-2022 12:00
  
  Tree farms across the Chicago area are looking to spruce up the Christmas spirit, with many opening for the season Friday, merely a day after Thanksgiving. Some even debuted their shops earlier. Whatever the case, timber lots have been harvesting all sorts of trees, from firs to pines, to take part in the holiday tradition.
  
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• ‘It's a Game Changer': New Youth Community Center Set to Open on Chicago's West Side

  25-11-2022 11:03
  
  A new youth and community center will soon open its doors on Chicago's west side. It's a major project by non-profit organization BUILD that could become a game changer for youth in the area.
  
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• CTA Holiday Train, Bus Now Running in Chicago. Here's the 2022 Schedule

  25-11-2022 10:18
  
  Chicagoans can now board one of the city's most classic wintertime traditions: the CTA's holiday train and bus.
  
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• Warm, Sunny Weather Expected for Black Friday

  25-11-2022 08:55
  
  In terms of weather, Chicago's Black Friday is off to a mild start.
  
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• Robbins Restores Water After Issues With Main Breaks

  25-11-2022 07:12
  
  The suburban village of Robbins has restored water, resolving issues with multiple main breaks that left dozens of residents without services on Thanksgiving.
  
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• BizWeek: Big changes coming at O'Hare; new pizza place to open

  25-11-2022 05:43
  The Biz Week That Was: FAA approves big changes at O'Hare Airport; A new pizza place to open in Arlington Heights.
  
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• State police's simulator lets cops practice responses to danger. We tried it, and it's hard.

  25-11-2022 04:15
  Police officers often say the public doesn't understand that sometimes situations go sideways in seconds. The Illinois State Police on Wednesday gave members of the media the chance to see just what that means and how its troopers practice for situations they may face.
  
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• 'They deserve this': Communities give Navy recruits a family away from home for Thanksgiving

  25-11-2022 02:13
  Navy recruits get treated to a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings courtesy of suburban VFWs and two churches.
  
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• Palatine toy drive runs through Dec. 12

  25-11-2022 01:55
  The Palatine Police and Fire Benevolent Association is partnering with the Marine Corps' Toys-For-Tots program by collecting toys in and around the Palatine area during the holiday season.
  
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• Communities host Navy recruits giving them a family away from home on Thanksgiving

  25-11-2022 01:04
  Navy recruits get treated to a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings courtesy of suburban VFWs and two churches.
  
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