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• Things to do Dec. 23-29: There's still time to catch a light show, holiday production

  19-12-2022 23:43
  Making plans for the weekend? There are still a lot of holiday-themed events happenings through next week.
  
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• Elgin man died of knife wounds, coroner says

  19-12-2022 23:40
  An autopsy Monday showed a 33-year-old Elgin man found dead Sunday in an Elgin home likely died of multiple cut and stab wounds. But the manner of death has not yet been determined, according to the Kane County coroner.
  
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• Disovery recounts will start Tuesday in 45th state House District, DuPage County Board races

  19-12-2022 23:29
  The DuPage County clerk will recount some of the ballots for close races in DuPage County Board District 2 and state House District 45, starting Tuesday.
  
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• Glenbrook North girls gymnastics tops New Trier for first time in a decade

  19-12-2022 23:26
  Glenbrook North's girls gymnastics team compiled a season-best score on Dec. 15 to defeat New Trier in Northfield.
  
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• Train crash victims identified as grandmother and grandson

  19-12-2022 23:18
  Authorities identified the 13-year-old boy and 75-year-old woman who were were killed Sunday when the car they were riding in was hit by a Metra train near Ingleside and confirmed they were grandmother and grandson.
  
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• Expert: Time of the Essence for Travelers to Change Plans Before Winter Storm Hits Chicago

  19-12-2022 22:06
  
  With this season's worst winter storm forecast to hit in the middle of the holiday travel rush, millions of people are re-thinking their travel plans and re-booking flights this week.
  
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• St. Charles plans free Christmas tree pickup

  19-12-2022 21:08
  St. Charles residents can dispose of natural Christmas trees for free the weeks of Jan. 2 and 9.
  
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• ‘It Scared Everybody:' Students Remember Victims of Mass Shooting Outside Benito Juarez Academy

  19-12-2022 21:01
  
  As the day darkened and drew colder Monday, the memorial outside Benito Juarez High School grew with flowers and lighted candles and messages written on posters on the spot where two students were killed last week. “It definitely scared me, it scared everybody,” Alex, a sophomore at Benito Juarez, said after leaving two candles and a few posters. “Today at...
  
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• New Illinois Laws in 2023 That Focus on the Health, Wellness of State Residents

  19-12-2022 20:53
  
  As the new year approaches, there are dozens of new laws that will enter the books, and many of those are focused on the health and wellbeing of Illinois residents.
  
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• When Does the Christkindlmarket End in Chicago? Important Dates to Know

  19-12-2022 20:22
  
  One of Chicago’s most popular Christmastime attractions, the Christkindlmarket attracts visitors from both near and far. A longtime winter tradition, the German-style holiday market offers visitors the opportunity to buy handmade artisan goods and taste international foods all the while listening to festive tunes. If you’ve been wanting to visit this season, but haven’t done so, the days to stop...
  
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• Streamwood man sentenced to 3 years in prison on weapons charge

  19-12-2022 20:05
  A 25-year-old Streamwood man has been sentenced to three years in prison stemming from a shots fired report last year in Lake in the Hills.
  
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• Cooper Roberts, Boy, 8, Paralyzed in Highland Park Shooting, Continues to Push Forward, Mother Says

  19-12-2022 19:28
  
  Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy paralyzed in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, has continued to move forward in his recovery, his mother stated in an update Monday, explaining “progress and recovery physically and emotionally are slow and difficult.” “Even on days when he is tired, scared, feels pain or when, as an eight-year-old little boy, his...
  
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• Nearly $200 Million Earmarked for CTA, Metra to Make Transit Stations More Accessible

  19-12-2022 19:06
  
  A provision in a new bipartisan infrastructure bill, championed by Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, will allocate nearly $200 million in funding for Metra and the Chicago Transit Authority to make stations more accessible for individuals with disabilities.
  
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• Holiday Lights Contest Editor's Choice: Northwest suburbs

  19-12-2022 18:58
  The Daily Herald Holiday Lights Editor's Choice winner for the Northwest suburbs is Martin Maude of Palatine.
  
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• Holiday Lights Contest Editor's Choice: Lake County

  19-12-2022 18:58
  The Daily Herald Holiday Lights Editor's Choice winner for Lake County is Patrick Fitzgibbons, 25910 Tahoe Court, Mundelein.
  
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• Holiday Lights Contest Editor's Choice: Fox Valley

  19-12-2022 18:58
  The Daily Herald Holiday Lights Editor's Choice winner for the Fox Valley is Nick Roth, 4098 Canfield Circle, Elgin.
  
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• Holiday Lights Contest Editor's Choice: DuPage County

  19-12-2022 18:58
  The Daily Herald Holiday Lights Editor's Choice winner for DuPage County is Ginger Giralamo of Addison.
  
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• Coroner: Lake Co. jail inmate found dead did not suffer any injuries

  19-12-2022 18:54
  A 24-year Texas woman found dead in the Lake County jail last week did not suffer any significant injuries prior to her death, Lake County coroner's officials said after an autopsy Monday.
  
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• St. Charles resident keeping busy this holiday season making handcrafted Christmas gifts

  19-12-2022 18:32
  Just like Santa Claus, artist and business owner Julie Norkus has been busy getting ready for Christmas. But her workshop is located at Trend + Relic in St. Charles, not the North Pole.
  
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• New online tool available for Lake County Board district maps

  19-12-2022 18:12
  A new online tool is available to help Lake County residents know their county board districts.
  
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• Cook County names new CFO, chief administrative officer

  19-12-2022 18:12
  Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently announced the appointments of Tanya S. Anthony as chief financial officer of the county's Bureau Of Finance and Zahra Ali to chief administrative officer of the county's Bureau of Administration.
  
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• Barrington Snow & Ice Guide available online

  19-12-2022 18:12
  With more wintry weather expected on its way this week, Barrington's Public Works Department has made available to residents its 2022 Snow and Ice Guide to help answer questions about how it conducts plowing and other weather-related operations.
  
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• Person Fatally Shot on Rooftop Parking Lot at West Town Mariano's

  19-12-2022 18:10
  
  A man was shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle Monday afternoon on the rooftop parking lot of the Mariano’s location in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, authorities said. The shooting was reported at approximately 4:30 p.m. at Mariano’s, 2021 W. Chicago Ave. According to police, a 27-year-old man was sitting inside a vehicle when an unknown vehicle approached, two...
  
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• Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Lake Zurich

  19-12-2022 18:07
  Lake Zurich police are seeking the driver of an SUV that struck and killed a pedestrian along Rand Road late Saturday night then left the scene.
  
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• Community Forum to Focus on Northwestern University Stadium Renovations

  19-12-2022 17:57
  
  A forum is planned Monday evening to discuss plans to rebuild the football stadium at Northwestern University – a project some have shared concerns about, specifically regarding equity and inclusion. The university’s board in late September approved plans for the new 35,000 seat stadium, which would feature multiple seating levels, a canopy over the seating area, and numerous other future-leaning...
  
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• From Winterizing Your Home to Driving Tips, Here's How to Brace for Frigid Weather

  19-12-2022 17:44
  
  Cold weather is moving in real soon. So, how can you brace to brave not only the forthcoming forecast, but the entire season? Here are some tips from officials on how to prepare winter.
  
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• Mother of 4 Hopes for Miracle After High Mold Levels Sicken Family, Force Them From Home

  19-12-2022 17:33
  
  Jeannette Farris was monitoring a leak inside the rental home her family lived in, but it wasn't until her kids starting getting sick she realized she should check for mold.
  
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• As Snowstorm Potentially Takes Aim at Chicago, Other Weather Threats Could Loom Too

  19-12-2022 17:32
  
  Heavy snow could potentially be in the forecast for the Chicago area Thursday night and most of the day Friday, but there are plenty of other weather threats that forecasters are urging residents to beware of.
  
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• Heart Attacks Spike During the Holidays, But Why? A Chicago Doctor Outlines the Many Different Factors

  19-12-2022 17:26
  
  Week by week, heart attack rates are relatively consistent throughout the year – with two exceptions, according to a cardiologist with Northwestern Medicine. One is in the summer months, explained Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, but another is a “very short spike” between Christmas and New Year’s. Heart attacks typically soar a startling 30 to 40% between the two holidays, data has...
  
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• Hold-Up With State Rules Prevents Free Dental Clinic From Expanding

  19-12-2022 17:14
  
  A state law passed in 2021 allows dentists to offer pro bono services, but a state agency has yet to finalize the rules for a Chicago clinic to implement the law.
  
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• Lessons from a ‘Tin Soldier': How a Holiday Classic Came to Life at Lookingglass Theatre

  19-12-2022 17:04
  
  Lookingglass Theatre's "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" is a holiday classic based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story.
  
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• As Chicago Forecast Calls for Frigid Weekend, Here Are the 10 Coldest Bears Games in History

  19-12-2022 17:04
  
  One of the perks, or drawbacks, depending on one’s perspective, of playing football outdoors in the winter is that conditions can be downright frigid, and Saturday’s game between the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills has the potential to be one of the coldest in the storied history of the Monsters of the Midway.
  
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• With Blizzard-Like Conditions Possible Ahead of Christmas, Travelers Advised to Alter Plans

  19-12-2022 16:54
  
  A large swath of the Midwest could see a major winter storm later this week, bringing blizzard-like conditions and intense winds, along with likely altering travel plans for millions venturing out of town ahead of Christmas.
  
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• Chicago Parents Worry About Lead Paint Chips Inside McClellan Elementary

  19-12-2022 16:44
  
  Parents of students at McClellan Elementary School held a rally with teachers Monday morning to voice health concerns about lead paint chips found inside the school.
  
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• Why Jameson Taillon Says 200-IP Pitchers Could Be Back for Cubs

  19-12-2022 16:24
  
  The Cubs haven't had a pitcher throw 200 innings in a season since Jon Lester during the 2016 championship season.
  
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• Chicago's Christmas Could be One of the Coldest on Record

  19-12-2022 16:04
  
  While most Chicago-area residents will be paying attention to forecasts of snow and travel hazards later this week, the Christmas Day outlook could call for one of the coldest holidays on record in the city.
  
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• What Lies Ahead for Former President Donald Trump After Jan. 6 Committee Decision

  19-12-2022 15:43
  
  The House committee investigating the Capitol riot referred former President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice Monday, saying there's "more than sufficient evidence" for criminal referrals against Trump, his attorney John Eastman and others for their role in trying to overturn the 2020 election results.
  
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• Use It Or Lose It: Millions of Families Lose Flexible Spending Money Each Year. Here's How To Avoid It

  19-12-2022 15:13
  
  Millions of families across the nation will walk away from billions of dollars in flexible spending account savings by the year’s end, but there is still time to change that.
  
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• ‘Virgin Birth' Reported in Endangered Zebra Shark at Shedd Aquarium

  19-12-2022 15:13
  
  From penguins to sea otters, Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is home to a handful of creatures. It's also the roaming grounds of a shark -- but not just any kind. The animal is an endangered zebra shark who was conceived asexually.
  
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• Ian Happ Sent Jameson Taillon a Coffee Care Package Last Season

  19-12-2022 15:10
  
  Jameson Taillon described his coffee habits and the time Ian Happ sent him a coffee care package during his introductory press conference.
  
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• Winter Storm Watch Issued for Chicago Area, With ‘Blizzard Conditions' Possible Later This Week

  19-12-2022 14:49
  
  The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the entire Chicago area, with “blizzard conditions” and wind gusts in excess of 50 miles per hour possible later this week.
  
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• Mets Hire Ex-White Sox Bench Coach Miguel Cairo to Minor Leagues

  19-12-2022 14:28
  
  The New York Mets hired ex-White Sox bench coach, Miguel Cairo, to become the minor league infield coordinator.
  
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• Severe winter storm could bring 'blizzard-like conditions' Thursday

  19-12-2022 14:24
  A strong winter storm developing later this week could bring blizzard-like conditions as well as frigid temperatures and high winds through Christmas.
  
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• Northwestern Doctoral Student Reported Missing After Leaving Party in Lincoln Park

  19-12-2022 14:18
  
  Chicago police are asking the public's help to locate Peter Salvino, a 25-year-old man who hasn't been seen since leaving a party early Sunday in Lincoln Park, authorities said.
  
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• Downers Grove North sweeps doubleheader from Mustangs

  19-12-2022 13:52
  Breaking its season schedule down into a multitude of segments, Downers Grove North nearly aced the first one.
  
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• Flying for the Holidays? Here's How to Check Your Flight Status Ahead of Potential Snowstorm

  19-12-2022 13:43
  
  If you're planning to hit the skies later this week and leave town for the holidays, get ready for the possibility of flight delays - and even cancellations - brought on by a potential snowstorm.
  
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• ‘Fortnite' Video Game Refunds: Are You Eligible And What To Do Next?

  19-12-2022 13:28
  
  One of the world’s most popular video game makers has agreed to a federal fine that could lead to refunds for players nationwide.
  
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• A ‘White Christmas' Could Be in Chicago's Forecast This Year. Here's How Much Snow That Calls For

  19-12-2022 13:08
  
  White Christmas: You know the term, you've heard the song, you've seen the movie. And this year, it may be in the Chicago forecast, thanks to a significant Midwest snowstorm expected to bring blizzard-like conditions to the area, the NBC 5 Storm Team says.
  
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• You Can Get Free COVID Tests From the Government. Here's How

  19-12-2022 12:58
  
  Homes across the U.S. will once again be able to get free COVID test kits from the government this winter.
  
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• Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Protection Ahead of Holidays, ‘Never-Coviders'

  19-12-2022 12:03
  
  Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.
  
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