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• Graffiti containing racial slurs found under Mount Prospect bridge

  02-01-2023 23:54
  Mount Prospect police are investigating after graffiti containing racial slurs was found on a wall beneath the George Street bridge
  
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• District 87 board moves to fill vacancy created by member's death

  02-01-2023 22:24
  After the recent death of school board member Mireya Vera, Glenbard District 87 officials are searching for a candidate to take her seat.
  
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• So far, no one charged in Mount Prospect baby's homicide

  02-01-2023 22:08
  No charges have been filed so far in connection with the death of a 6-month-old boy who died last week as a result of child abuse, Mount Prospect police said Monday.
  
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• Glenbrook South's team game earns repeat championship at Wheaton North

  02-01-2023 22:07
  Glenbrook South's girls basketball team used a team game to earn a repeat championship at Wheaton North's 38th Bill Neibch Holiday Classic
  
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• Video Captures Bald Eagle Rescued From Waukegan Harbor

  02-01-2023 22:06
  
  In their first rescue of the new year, volunteers with Chicago Bird Collision Monitors (CBCM) safely brought a bald eagle to shore after it was observed floating on ice in the Waukegan Harbor.
  
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• Batavia school board to vote on trying $140 million referendum again

  02-01-2023 21:04
  The Batavia school board will vote Jan. 10 on whether to try again to get voters' permission to borrow $140 million for buildings.
  
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• Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Collapses on Field, Trainers Perform CPR During Game vs. Bengals

  02-01-2023 20:31
  
  Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and appeared to be getting CPR before being driven off the field in an ambulance during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
  
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• 3 Teens Injured in Shooting on Chicago's West Side, Police Say

  02-01-2023 19:33
  
  Three teens were injured after a drive-by shooting on Chicago’s West Side Monday afternoon.
  
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• CTA Buses Rerouted Away From Lake Michigan Amid ‘Severe Weather' Conditions

  02-01-2023 18:38
  
  The Chicago Transit Authority has rerouted buses from four different routes away from the outer lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive because of hazardous travel conditions Monday, the agency says.
  
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• Rotary offering scholarships for vocational students

  02-01-2023 18:37
  The Rotary Club of Huntley is accepting scholarship applications from local students pursuing vocational or trade careers and working toward an associate degree, diploma or certificate.
  
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• Experience Ukrainian music, culture in Elgin Sunday

  02-01-2023 18:37
  The Gail Borden Library's Global Neighbor Series on Sunday, Jan. 8, will feature the history and culture of Ukraine.
  
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• Mayor: Economic development tops Geneva's priorities in 2023

  02-01-2023 18:36
  Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns said the city should see more economic development in 2023, as one of the five principles of a strategic plan that also includes strong governance, environmental stewardship, excellent city services and quality of life.
  
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• It's all the rage: McHenry House of Rage open, ready to help people release anger, have fun

  02-01-2023 18:01
  There's something therapeutic about taking a baseball bat to flat-screen TVs, nonworking printers or even a few empty wine bottles, said Ricky Evans, co-owner of the House of Rage in McHenry.
  
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• Family of Suspect Tied to Idaho Slayings Releases Statement, Voices Sympathy for Victims

  02-01-2023 17:51
  
  Relatives of a man arrested in Pennsylvania in the slayings of four University of Idaho students expressed sympathy for the victims' families but also vowed to support him and promote "his presumption of innocence."
  
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• Following ReliaQuest Bowl, Here's a Look Ahead at Illinois Football's 2023 Schedule

  02-01-2023 17:45
  
  After playing in their first bowl game under head coach Bret Bielema, the Illinois Fighting Illini will turn their attention to preparations for the 2023 campaign, which is shaping up to be a fascinating one in Champaign.
  
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• Brutal Chicago Attack Leaves Northalsted Man in Critical Condition

  02-01-2023 17:20
  
  Chicago Police are looking for three suspects in an uncommonly brutal attack that happened in the early hours of Monday morning just east of busy North Halsted Street.
  
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• Quadrantids Meteor Shower Peaks This Week, but Could Obstacles Spoil the Show?

  02-01-2023 17:17
  
  An annual meteor shower is going to hit its peak this week in the Chicago area, but a number of obstacles would make it more challenging for residents to catch a glimpse of the show.
  
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• Snowmobile safety education course Jan. 14 in Lake Villa

  02-01-2023 16:59
  A snowmobile safety education course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan 14, at the Lake County Forest Preserve District's operations and public safety building, 19808 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa.
  
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• Schaumburg Community Blood Drive Jan. 4

  02-01-2023 16:59
  The first Schaumburg Community Blood Drive of 2023 will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at The Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive.
  
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• Hoffman Estates hosts Coffee with the Board Jan. 21

  02-01-2023 16:59
  The Hoffman Estates Village Board will host a "Coffee with the Board" event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, in the council chambers of village hall, 1900 Hassell Road.
  
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• Elgin man faces child pornography charges

  02-01-2023 16:58
  An Elgin man has been charged with possessing and reproducing child pornography.
  
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• Chicago Starts to Gain Daylight Faster as Calendar Hits 2023

  02-01-2023 16:33
  
  Even if Chicago-area residents haven’t realized it, days have slowly been getting longer for nearly two weeks now, but the pace is about to accelerate, with 10 hours of daylight in the cards by month’s end.
  
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• Bears Change Tune on Plan to Play Justin Fields Vs. Vikings

  02-01-2023 16:00
  
  Matt Eberflus said Sunday that Justin Fields would play in the season finale if healthy. He started singing a different tune Monday.
  
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• Fred White, Former Drummer for Chicago-Based Earth, Wind & Fire, Dies at 67, Brother Says

  02-01-2023 15:07
  
  Award-winning musician Fred White, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 as a member of the Chicago-based band Earth, Wind & Fire has died at the age of 67, his family says.
  
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• 12-Year-Old Dead After Single-Vehicle Crash On the Stevenson Expressway

  02-01-2023 14:02
  
  A 12-year-old child died after a single-vehicle crash early Sunday on the Stevenson Expressway, according to Illinois State Police.
  
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• 28 Shot, 7 Fatally, Over Holiday Weekend in Chicago

  02-01-2023 13:44
  
  Twenty-eight people were wounded, seven fatally, in shootings over the New Year’s weekend across Chicago.
  
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• Dates Set For 2023 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place

  02-01-2023 13:12
  
  The 2023 Chicago Auto Show is almost here, with February dates set for the annual show.
  
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• Notice a Higher Bill at the Gas Pump? The Gas Tax in Illinois Officially Went Up

  02-01-2023 12:53
  
  If you thought your bill at the gas station was higher than usual recently, it probably was. That's because Illinois' gas tax officially went up at the start of 2023.
  
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• When is the Next Mega Millions Drawing? Your Shot at $785M is This Week

  02-01-2023 12:04
  
  The Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to $785 million for only the fourth time in game history after Friday's pot went unclaimed.
  
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• What is the Minimum Wage in Illinois? That Number Went Up for 2023

  02-01-2023 11:57
  
  What is the minimum wage in Illinois? That number went up at the start of the new year, as Illinois joined several states with a minimum wage increase for 2023.
  
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• New Illinois Laws 2023: A Full List of What Has Changed For This Year

  02-01-2023 11:26
  
  From new penalties for driving violations to a minimum wage hike to added education requirements, there are a number of new Illinois for 2023 you should know about.
  
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• 50-Degree Temps, Scattered Rain Possible For Parts of Chicago Area During Tuesday Warmup

  02-01-2023 11:17
  
  The latest Chicago-area winter warmup could usher in temperature highs in the 50s Tuesday in some areas and even 60-degree temperatures in the south suburbs and northwest Indiana.
  
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• What's Open and Closed on Jan. 2 as New Year's Day is Observed

  02-01-2023 09:37
  
  While New Year's Day may have been on Jan. 1, the U.S. will publicly observe the holiday on Jan. 2, but what will that mean for business hours?
  
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• Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Chicago, Suburbs

  02-01-2023 08:47
  
  Is it time to take down your live (or now half-live) holiday tree? Instead of trashing it, town officials across the area implore you to recycle your used Christmas tree.
  
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• Illinois Coronavirus Updates: COVID Community Levels, Where Viruses Stand

  02-01-2023 08:22
  
  Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.
  
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• What's Next for SAFE-T Act After Illinois Supreme Court Halts End of Cash Bail?

  02-01-2023 07:08
  
  The end of cash bail was set to begin on Jan. 1, but in a last-minute order, the Illinois Supreme Court halted the measure just hours before it was set to take effect in Illinois. So what happens now?
  
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• Shots Fired at Mariano's in West Town, Where Man Was Killed 2 Weeks Earlier

  02-01-2023 06:25
  
  Gunfire erupted Sunday in the parking lot of a Mariano’s in West Town, where a man was fatally shot about two weeks ago.
  
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• Chicago Plans Memorials for Pope Benedict XVI as He Begins Lying in State

  02-01-2023 06:02
  
  Chicago will be honoring the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI this week as thousands prepare to pay their respects at the Vatican.
  
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• Suburban Mosaic: The top stories from our diverse communities in 2022

  02-01-2023 03:19
  In the past year, members of our diverse suburban mosaic have had many triumphs to celebrate, milestones to mark, as well as challenges to overcome, particularly affecting communities of color. Here are some highlights from our 2022 coverage.
  
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• Suburban Skyview: Imagine the pasta-bilities for old macaroni factory

  02-01-2023 03:08
  In this week's Suburban Skyview column, once productive Foulds pasta factory in Libertyville has been closed since 2014. The 29-acre site is on a list of redevelopment opportunities near the village's historic downtown.
  
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• No one hurt in fire near Mundelein

  02-01-2023 03:02
  No one was injured in a fire that left a Mundelein-area building uninhabitable Sunday, authorities said.
  
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• Authorities: Wheeling man painted swastikas on Elmhurst church he used to attend

  02-01-2023 02:47
  A Wheeling man accused of painting swastikas on an Elmhurst church has been charged with a felony hate crime, authorities said Sunday.
  
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• Firefighter suffers minor injuries battling Mundelein garage fire

  02-01-2023 02:40
  A fire damaged a garage attached to a Mundelein home early Sunday.
  
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• Polar Bear Plungers endure Lake Michigan to aid special recreation district

  02-01-2023 02:31
  Morning air and Lake Michigan water temperatures closely aligned on New Year's Day in Waukegan for the 24th annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge Sunday.
  
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• Vocational scholarships available from Rotary Club

  02-01-2023 01:17
  The Rotary Club of Huntley is accepting applications from local students pursuing vocational or trade careers and working toward an associate degree, diploma or certificate.
  
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