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• Elgin man arrested after police chase, crash in St. Charles

  20-01-2023 23:54
  
  An Elgin man has been charged after a Friday morning police chase ended with a crash in St. Charles.
  
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• Lincolnshire woman aims to curb loneliness one handwritten letter at a time

  20-01-2023 22:18
  
  Through her nonprofit, Letters from Liza, Linconshire resident Liza Johnson has written about 1,800 letters to people experiencing loneliness and social isolation.
  
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• Police: Aurora driver killed in fiery crash downtown

  20-01-2023 22:05
  
  A 27-year-old man was killed after his car crashed into a concrete pillar supporting a railroad overpass in downtown Aurora, police said Friday.
  
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• Aurora man pleads guilty to stabbing man to death

  20-01-2023 22:03
  
  A man pleaded guilty Friday to stabbing an Elgin man to death at a house near Aurora in 2020.
  
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• Kiddiewinks Events opens in Barrington

  20-01-2023 21:39
  
  The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and village officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the opening of Kiddiewinks Events at 112 Barrington Commons Court in Barrington.
  
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• Geneva council to vote Monday on buying former library building

  20-01-2023 21:39
  
  Geneva alderman will decide Monday whether the city should buy the former Geneva Public Library building next to city hall.
  
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• Didech named chair of House Gaming Committee

  20-01-2023 21:37
  
  State Rep. Daniel Didech appointed chair of House Gaming Committee
  
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• School District Mourns Death of Park Forest 2nd-Grader Struck and Killed by School Bus

  20-01-2023 21:03
  
  Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 on Friday evening announced the death of a second grade student who died after being struck by a school bus, according to district officials.
  
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• School District Mourns Death of 2nd-Grader Struck and Killed by School Bus

  20-01-2023 21:03
  
  Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 on Friday evening announced the death of a second grade student who died after being struck by a school bus, according to district officials.
  
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• Round Lake Beach, Bolingbrook movie theaters to close; Leaders hope buildings won't be dormant long

  20-01-2023 21:01
  
  The Regal Cinemas theaters in Round Lake Beach and Bolingbrook are set to close soon, but town leaders expressed hope the properties won't be sitting idle for long.
  
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• Did You Once Have AT&T's Unlimited Data Plan? You May Be Eligible for a Refund

  20-01-2023 20:58
  
  If you’re a former AT&T customer and once had an unlimited data plan, you might be able to get a refund. But you’ll want to act before time runs out. The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday announced a new claims process to return money to thousands of former AT&T customers following a settlement with the telecommunications company. As of Friday,...
  
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• Volo man uses antique popcorn wagon to raise funds for children in need

  20-01-2023 20:44
  
  Over the past six years, Scott Uglinica of Volo, with a 1928 Ford Model Popcorn Wagon in tow, has raised thousands of dollars to help children in need in McHenry and Lake counties.
  
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• Boy, 7, Struck and Killed by School Bus in South Suburbs

  20-01-2023 19:50
  
  A 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a school bus Friday afternoon in south suburban Park Forest, authorities said.
  
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• Boy, 7, Struck and Killed by School Bus in Park Forest

  20-01-2023 19:50
  
  A 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a school bus Friday afternoon in south suburban Park Forest, authorities said.
  
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• Several Chicago-Area Businesses Hurt By Lack of Snow

  20-01-2023 19:29
  
  The lack of flurries this winter is tough on some businesses. 
  
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• Former Dixmoor Police Officer Facing Multiple Felony Child Pornography Charges

  20-01-2023 19:15
  
  A former Dixmoor police officer is facing several felony child pornography charges after an investigation led to police finding several pornographic videos and images of children under the age of 13 on his cell phone, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
  
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• North Dakota Lawmakers Reject Bill That Would Fine People $1,500 For Using Pronouns Different From Ones Assigned at Birth

  20-01-2023 18:44
  
  As more than a dozen states consider passing anti-transgender legislation this year, North Dakota lawmakers rejected a bill Friday that would have made people pay $1,500 each time they refer to themselves or others with gender pronouns different from the ones they were assigned at birth.
  
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• Victim Shoots Suspect During Attempted Robbery on CTA Train, Chicago Police Say

  20-01-2023 18:36
  
  An attempted robbery onboard a CTA train Friday afternoon ended with the suspect being shot by the victim, police said.
  
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• Person Shot Onboard CTA Green Line Train in Austin

  20-01-2023 18:36
  
  A shooting investigation is underway after one person was shot while onboard a CTA Green Line train Friday evening in the city’s Austin community, authorities said. The shooting was reported near the Laramie Green Line Station, in the area of West Lake Street and North Laramie Avenue. Extensive details weren’t immediately available, but Chicago fire officials said one person was...
  
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• Piece Pizza, PAWS Chicago Collaborate in ‘Slice to Meet You' Campaign

  20-01-2023 18:19
  
  It’s an innovative way to call attention to overlooked dogs at PAWS Chicago.  The shelter is partnering with Piece Pizza on North Avenue to help find homes for their long term dogs.
  
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• Lou Malnati's Giving Out Free Pizza For Answering Survey on Favorite Thin-Crust Slice

  20-01-2023 18:07
  
  Are you an "innie" or an "outie"? We're talking about square-cut pizza slices, not belly buttons.
  
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• What's Next for Illinois' Assault Weapons Ban After Temporary Restraining Order Issued?

  20-01-2023 17:51
  
  After a downstate Illinois judge issued a temporary restraining order barring enforcement of the state’s assault weapons ban for more than 800 plaintiffs named in a lawsuit, proponents of the legislation are already discussing their potential next move. A spokesperson for Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office said it disagrees with the court’s decision and has filed a notice of...
  
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• Suspect leads police on chase in St. Charles, crashes into two vehicles

  20-01-2023 17:33
  
  The Kane County sheriff's office continues to search for a suspect who led police on a chase and struck two vehicles in the area of Randall and Crane roads Friday morning.
  
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• Judge Temporarily Halts Illinois Assault Weapons Ban for Plaintiffs in Lawsuit

  20-01-2023 17:07
  
  A judge is expected to rule Friday on whether or not to temporarily halt the Illinois assault weapons ban as legal challenges begin playing out in court.
  
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• Judge Temporarily Halts Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Amid Lawsuits

  20-01-2023 17:07
  
  A judge is expected to rule Friday on whether or not to temporarily halt the Illinois assault weapons ban as legal challenges begin playing out in court.
  
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• When Can I File My Taxes? What to Know as Tax Season Begins Soon

  20-01-2023 16:44
  
  As working Americans begin to receive their W-2 forms in the mail, many are wondering when they can start filing their tax returns, hoping to get a jumpstart on what is often a stressful and hectic process.
  
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• If You Watched ‘That '70s Show' When It Came Out You're Not Prepared for This '90s Show' Fact

  20-01-2023 16:30
  
  Do you remember watching "That '70s show" when it first debuted in the late-90s? Brace yourself.
  
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• Stan's Donuts and Morton Salt Team Up to Create New Donut. Check it Out Here

  20-01-2023 15:55
  
  In a rather unique collaboration, two iconic Chicago brands have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind donut.
  
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• Indiana Supreme Court Weighing Challenge to State Abortion Ban

  20-01-2023 15:28
  
  A top state lawyer on Thursday urged the Indiana Supreme Court to uphold the state’s Republican-backed abortion ban, even as the justices weighed whether they should decide its constitutionality before lower courts have fully considered the case. The state’s highest court heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by abortion clinic operators against the ban, which has been blocked from being enforced since September when...
  
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• Why Are Egg Prices So High in Illinois? Here's an Explanation

  20-01-2023 14:54
  
  If you've tried to purchase eggs recently and were surprised by the costs, you're not alone.
  
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• Looking to Get an Illinois REAL ID? Here's What You Will Need

  20-01-2023 14:48
  
  While the deadline for Illinoisans to receive their REAL ID has been extended by two years, many residents are still looking to get their updated ID cards ahead of the eventual change.
  
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• Illinois Reports Decline in COVID Case Numbers While ‘Kraken' Variant Spreads in Midwest

  20-01-2023 14:44
  
  Despite cases of the more contagious “Kraken” COVID-19 variant increasing in the Midwest, Illinois has seen a rather significant decline in new COVID cases over the past week, as well as improvements in counties’ community level status overall. According to the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, as of Friday, a total of 28 counties Illinois were...
  
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• Chicago's All-Time Record Low Temperature Was Recorded 38 Years Ago Today

  20-01-2023 14:31
  
  As the Chicago area continues a mild start to 2023 after a frigid holiday season, Friday's date serves as a reminder of just how cold it could be in the Windy City.
  
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• Teens learn about the art of early cinema in the Student Silent Film Festival

  20-01-2023 14:10
  
  Students from 11 area high schools will be competing in the annual Student Silent Film Festival on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Unlike other film competitions, the movies submitted will tell their stories in visual terms without the aid of voices or sound effects.
  
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• Lake in the Hills house fire causes estimated $200,000 in damage

  20-01-2023 14:00
  
  A house fire in Lake in the Hills Thursday evening caused an estimated $200,000 in damage, leaving the home uninhabitable.
  
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• You Can Name A Cockroach After Your Ex This Valentine's Day. Here's How

  20-01-2023 13:57
  
  With Valentine's Day just around the corner, some people are less than thrilled to spend the day reflecting on past loves.
  
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• 'To start off this way is not good': Mayor fines new sports bar for staying open too late

  20-01-2023 13:46
  
  A new Arlington Heights sports bar was fined Thursday for staying open past closing time, in what village officials say is a rare violation of the local liquor code.
  
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• The Best and Worst Chicago Restaurant Week Deals, According to Reddit User's Spreadsheet

  20-01-2023 13:34
  
  With more than 300 restaurants offering multiple menus at different price points across dozens of Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs, finding the best Chicago Restaurant Week deals can be overwhelming. This spreadsheet can help.
  
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• Which Symptoms Are Associated With New COVID Variant XBB.1.5 as Midwest Cases Rise?

  20-01-2023 13:33
  
  With the new and highly contagious XBB.1.5 COVID variant now making up nearly 50% of cases nationwide, and as cases in the Midwest rapidly rise, which symptoms should you be watching for?
  
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• Video Shows Audience Help Suburban Cheer Group Finish Routine After Music Stops

  20-01-2023 13:26
  
  A major technical issue at a cheerleading competition in the west suburbs quickly turned into a heartwarming moment of collaboration after the speakers cut out the music near the beginning of West Chicago's performance.
  
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• PetSmart Looking For 2 Lucky Pets as ‘Chief Toy Testers', and it Pays $10,000. Here's How to Apply

  20-01-2023 12:55
  
  While pet owners everywhere are likely often frustrated thanks to the sight of newly-purchased toys destroyed within minutes, two lucky pets will be tasked with the job of "Chief Toy Tester" by PetSmart.
  
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• Chicago Concerts 2023: A List of Popular Artists Coming to the City This Year

  20-01-2023 12:28
  
  If you're looking for something fun to do in Chicago, then you're in luck. There are a number of well-known music artists heading to the Windy City in 2023. From iconic pop artists like Madonna, to R&B sensations like SZA, there's something for every type of music lover on our list.
  
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• Kevin Warren Should Make Bears Ambitious With New Stadium Dreams

  20-01-2023 12:09
  
  The Bears haven't closed on the Arlington Park property yet. But with Kevin Warren on board, the franchise can start to think big when it comes to their new home.
  
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• Millions of Wells Fargo Auto, Banking, Mortgage Customers Could See Payout From $3.7B Settlement

  20-01-2023 12:08
  
  The $3.7 billon Wells Fargo settlement doesn't just impact those who hold checking accounts with the bank. Customers who hold auto or mortgage loans were also impacted by the bank's 'illegal' practices, an agency watchdog says.
  
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• 2 School Buses Involved in Accident on Stevenson Expressway; 4 Kids Hospitalized

  20-01-2023 11:55
  
  Two schools buses were involved in an accident Friday morning on the Stevenson Expressway, sending four people, believed to be students, to the hospital, according to authorities.
  
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• You May Be Eligible For a Payout After $3.7B Wells Fargo Settlement Alleges ‘Illegal' Practices

  20-01-2023 11:16
  
  16 million Wells Fargo accounts were harmed by the bank's "illegal practices" which included wrongful foreclosures, misapplied car loan payments, incorrect interest charges and more, the watchdog agency says.
  
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• Illinois Coronavirus Updates: 7 Counties at Elevated COVID Alert Levels in Chicago Area

  20-01-2023 11:14
  
  Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.
  
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• Judge Set to Rule on Whether to Temporarily Halt Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Amid Suits

  20-01-2023 09:59
  
  A judge is expected to rule Friday on whether or not to temporarily halt the Illinois assault weapons ban as legal challenges begin playing out in court.
  
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• Suburban Regal Movie Theaters Among Nearly 40 Set to Close in US

  20-01-2023 09:40
  
  Chicago-area Regal movie theaters are reportedly among a list of nearly 40 locations expected to close after parent company Cineworld announced it was filing for bankruptcy last fall.
  
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• Police Shoot, Kill Man Who Injured 1 After Opening Fire at Evansville Walmart

  20-01-2023 08:04
  
  A 25-year-old man opened fire at a Walmart store in Indiana where he once worked, wounding at least one person before officers fatally shot him, authorities said Friday.
  
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