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• South Elgin man sentenced in DUI crash that injured two

  03-02-2023 23:47
  
  A South Elgin man was sentenced to three years in prison for a 2020 crash that seriously injured two other people, officials said. John A. Schwartz, 23, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated DUI with great bodily harm on Sept. 29 and was sentenced Friday, according to a news release from the Kane County state's attorney's office.
  
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• Officials shed light on death of woman whose body was found near Libertyville street

  03-02-2023 23:37
  
  Officials said this week the death of the woman whose partially skeletonized remains were found along a Libertyville road in November was self-inflicted.
  
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• Former president of Elmhurst church charged with stealing from donations

  03-02-2023 23:34
  
  A former president of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Elmhurst has been accused of stealing from its donations.
  
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• Sugar Grove library to hold informational meetings about ballot question

  03-02-2023 23:31
  
  Sugar Grove Public Library District will host two informational meetings about the district's upcoming ballot question.
  
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• Prospect Heights Ward 1 candidates forum set for Feb. 15

  03-02-2023 23:30
  
  Prospect Heights' only contested city council election on April 4 will be for Ward 1 alderman, and a candidate forum has been scheduled from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Prospect Heights Public Library.
  
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• Approval sought in Lakemoor for village's first marijuana dispensary

  03-02-2023 23:04
  
  The groundwork for what would be the first marijuana dispensary in Lakemoor is headed to the village board.
  
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• Man gets 67 years for trying to kill ex's new boyfriend in Aurora

  03-02-2023 22:50
  
  A man who tried to kill his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend was sentenced Friday to 67 years in prison.
  
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• Successful debut for Lake County's police, mental health clinician team-up program

  03-02-2023 22:28
  
  Since last February, a program that partners police officers with social workers to form mental health crisis response units has offered help to more than 1,200 Lake County residents.
  
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• Geneva aldermen expected to approve $128.3M city budget

  03-02-2023 21:59
  
  Geneva aldermen will consider approving a $128.3 million budget for 2023-24 after a public hearing during the next city council on Monday.
  
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• Family Pushes for Answers in Fatal Shooting of Baker Known For Helping Humboldt Park Community

  03-02-2023 21:32
  
  A Chicago family is desperately seeking answers in the Humboldt Park shooting death of a beloved father who was known for putting others before himself.
  
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• BizWeek: O'Hare Airport's 'new' terminal; Another roller rink to close

  03-02-2023 21:01
  
  The Week in Business: O'Hare Airport has a new Terminal 5; Lombard Roller Rink will close and the property has been put up for sale.
  
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• Edgewater Business Making Progress to Reopen After Winter Water Damage

  03-02-2023 20:58
  
  In December, severe cold caused a pipe to burst, flooding the new store Deirdre Austin recently opened with her son.
  
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• Elmhurst man pleads guilty to having child pornography

  03-02-2023 20:52
  
  An Elmhurst man pleaded guilty Thursday to possession of child pornography.
  
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• McDonald's Bringing Back its Shamrock Shake. Here's When the Fan Favorite Will Return

  03-02-2023 20:21
  
  Valentine's Day hasn't even happened yet, but McDonald's is already shifting focus to Saint Patrick's Day by announcing the return of its popular limited-time offering the Shamrock Shake.
  
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• 4 Injured When Car Collides With CTA Bus, Causing it to Slam Into Roseland Business

  03-02-2023 19:28
  
  Four people sustained injuries Friday when a CTA bus collided with a vehicle then crashed into a building in the city's Roseland neighborhood, according to authorities.
  
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• Discovering Chicago's Black Heritage by Exploring the Music That Defined It

  03-02-2023 19:27
  
  The musical score of the Chicago PBS documentary, "DuSable to Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis," was written by Orbert Davis, co-founder and artistic director of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic.
  
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• Illinois Holocaust Museum's New Exhibition, ‘The Negro Motorist Green Book' Is Now Open

  03-02-2023 19:13
  
  For over 30 years, The Green Book was a lifeline for Black Americans who wanted to travel. Not only did it tell African-Americans where they were welcomed, but it also spotlighted thriving Black businesses across the country.
  
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• Lyons Township High School Student Wins $10K for Sinking Half-Court Shot

  03-02-2023 18:33
  
  A Lyons Township High School student had quite the reason to celebrate Friday as he sunk a half-court shot at a school assembly, netting $10,000. The student’s astonishing feat occurred during the 2023 All School Assembly, where the high school’s cheerleaders and marching band showcased their talents and classmates faced off in some friendly competition. About an hour in, Marco...
  
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• 'He was a sweetheart': Aurora zoo mourns death of Tonka the cougar

  03-02-2023 18:33
  
  Tonka, a cougar who was a longtime favorite of visitors to Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora, has died.
  
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• Fire Erupts at Chase Bank in Bloomingdale After Vehicle Crashes Into Building

  03-02-2023 18:13
  
  An SUV crashed into a Chase Bank location in suburban Bloomingdale Friday evening, leading to a massive fire, video from the scene showed. Footage obtained by an NBC 5 viewer showed flames and smoke pouring out of the Chase Bank, 136 E. Lake St. at around 6 p.m. In a Facebook post, the Bloomingdale Police Department advised residents to avoid...
  
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• CPD Officers Caught on Video Attacking Man in Holding Cell Each Have Records of Alleged Misconduct

  03-02-2023 17:51
  
  Two Chicago cops seen pummeling and subduing a man in a holding cell in newly released surveillance footage each have lengthy disciplinary misconduct records, according to a review of investigatory files.
  
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• Delivery Driver Targeted in Recent Humboldt Park Robbery

  03-02-2023 17:26
  
  As data from Chicago police shows a rise in robberies both citywide and in Humboldt Park, food delivery workers have been the targets of some recently reported robberies.
  
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• No injuries in Elgin car wash fire

  03-02-2023 17:21
  
  No one was injured Thursday in a fire at Brittain's Touchless Car Wash in Elgin.
  
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• Woman dies crossing Wolf Road after being struck by two vehicles

  03-02-2023 17:18
  
  Wheeling police are investigating the death of a 53-year-old Wheeling woman fatally struck by two vehicles as she was crossing Wolf Road near Manchester Drive Thursday night.
  
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• Here Are the 9 Chicago Mayoral Candidates Who Will Appear on Your Ballot

  03-02-2023 17:05
  
  With early voting already underway and Election Day just weeks away, voters are preparing to head to the polls to cast their ballots for one of nine Chicago mayoral candidates.
  
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• Aurora zoo mourns death of Tonka the cougar

  03-02-2023 16:50
  
  Tonka, a cougar who was a favorite of visitors to Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora, has died.
  
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• New Mobile Van Designed to Help Families Keep Up With Kids' Dental Care

  03-02-2023 16:34
  
  Citing a great need for better access to dental care for Chicago-area families, Advocate Children’s Hospital opened up a new pediatric dental van Friday.
  
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• Suburban Park District Cancels Cooking Class Focused on Transatlantic Slave Trade Following Backlash

  03-02-2023 15:44
  
  The Park District of Oak Park won’t offer a summer program that would have allowed participants to “cook and investigate the history and flavors of the transatlantic slave trade” in response to complaints that the offering was racially insensitive and offensive. The class, entitled the “Transatlantic Slave Trade,” was among the programs the Park District advertised for teens and teenagers...
  
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• ‘It's a Freaking Bow Tie': Child's Artwork at Center of Debate at Michigan School

  03-02-2023 14:55
  
  An 11-year-old girl's artwork is at the center of a debate at a Michigan school after the child's mother said her daughter was unjustly targeted due to a misinterpretation of the drawing.
  
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• Only Five Illinois Counties at Elevated COVID-19 Community Level as Cases Decrease

  03-02-2023 14:54
  
  For the second consecutive week, no Illinois counties are at a "high" COVID-19 community level according to CDC data, as cases continue to decline statewide.
  
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• Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Endorses Paul Vallas For Mayor

  03-02-2023 12:59
  
  The Chicago Tribune editorial board made their long-awaited endorsement in the upcoming mayoral election on Friday, backing former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas for the city's top job.
  
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• Why District 214 might hire a lobbyist over proposed change to taxing authority for Bears project

  03-02-2023 12:39
  
  Northwest Suburban High School District 214 board members aim to hire a lobbyist next week to represent the district's interests in Springfield amid legislation that might curb public schools' taxing authority over any new development by the Chicago Bears at Arlington Park.
  
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• When is the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election?

  03-02-2023 12:30
  
  Believe it or not, it's Election season in Chicago, with a 2023 Chicago Mayoral Race as well as other municipal races coming up in just a few short weeks.
  
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• When is Election Day 2023 in Chicago?

  03-02-2023 12:30
  
  Believe it or not, it's Election season in Chicago, with a 2023 Chicago Mayoral Race as well as other municipal races coming up in just a few short weeks.
  
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• Tickets, Performances and More: What to Know About NASCAR's Chicago Street Race

  03-02-2023 11:51
  
  Chicago is set for a big, new summer event as the NASCAR street race takes over downtown for a first-of-its-kind event.
  
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• John Mayer, Fall Out Boy, Beyoncé and More: Running List of 2023 Chicago Concerts

  03-02-2023 11:09
  
  From Beyoncé to Bryan Addams, Fall Out Boy to Lil Wayne and John Mayer to Luke Combs, artists and musicians big and small have announced summer tours and concerts with dates coming up in Chicago.
  
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• Ice Castles in Lake Geneva to Finally Open, Thanks to Much Colder Midwest Weather

  03-02-2023 09:21
  
  The frigid, Chicago area temperatures may not be pleasant for walking the dog -- but they have allowed for a popular winter attraction in Lake Geneva to finally open up to the public.
  
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• Chicago Unveils Top 7 Pun-Powered ‘Name a Snowplow' Contest Finalists

  03-02-2023 09:11
  
  In the middle of cold, icy winter, what else do we have to do besides brainstorm A-plus puns for a Chicago snowplow?
  
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• New Prediction Offers Look at Spring 2023 Forecast for Chicago Area

  03-02-2023 08:42
  
  With bitter temps descending on the Chicago area and the local groundhog predicting six more weeks of winter, many are likely dreaming of spring -- but what will this spring look like?
  
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• Check Your Tickets: 2 Powerball Tickets Worth $50,000 Each Sold in Illinois

  03-02-2023 07:58
  
  No, they didn't hit the grand Powerball prize. But two Illinois winners are each waking up $50,000 richer.
  
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• District 214 considers hiring lobbyist over proposed change to taxing authority for Bears project

  03-02-2023 07:38
  
  Northwest Suburban High School District 214 board members aim to hire a lobbyist next week to represent the district's interests in Springfield amid legislation that might curb public schools' taxing authority over any new development by the Chicago Bears at Arlington Park.
  
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• Chicago Opens Temporary Shelter For Asylum Seekers at Former Woodlawn School Despite Concerns

  03-02-2023 07:13
  
  About a dozen asylum seekers arriving Thursday at a former South Side elementary school that was transformed into a shelter were met with resistance from two Chicago residents.
  
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• Chicago Beyoncé Ticketing Deadline Extended As Demand ‘Drastically Exceeds Supply'

  03-02-2023 06:54
  
  Music fans hoping to get a shot at buying tickets to the Chicago dates on Beyoncé's upcoming "Renaissance" World Tour just caught a break -- in the form of about 12 hours.
  
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• Chicago Weather: Frigid, Potentially Dangerous Wind Chills Expected Friday Ahead of Weekend Warmup

  03-02-2023 05:38
  
  Woodstock Willie's Groundhog Day winter weather prediction appears to be coming true, as the Chicago area Friday is set to see bitter cold temperatures accompanied by frigid and potentially dangerous morning wind chills, the NBC 5 Storm Team says.
  
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• Girls basketball: Alyssa Hughes' free throws save St. Charles North in OT win over Lake Park

  03-02-2023 04:35
  
  St. Charles North senior Alyssa Hughes sealed the win with 2 late free throws in the North Stars' favor in a wild 52-50 victory in overtime over Lake Park.
  
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• Girls basketball: Libertyville gets measure of revenge in win over Maine South

  03-02-2023 03:50
  
  Libertyville got the better of Maine South in a 52-47 victory on Thursday on their home court. The Wildcats improved to 24-4 on the season.
  
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• Archdiocese announces mergers of Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates parishes

  03-02-2023 03:17
  
  Four Catholic Parishes in Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates will be merged into two effective July 1, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Thursday.
  
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• Girls basketball: Navarro leads Neuqua Valley's rout of Waubonsie Valley as Wildcats clinch DuPage Valley Conference title

  03-02-2023 03:04
  
  Zoe Navarro impacted every phase of Thursday's game to power the Wildcats to a shocking 69-41 rout over Waubonsie Valley in DuPage Valley Conference play. The Wildcats clinched the conference title and ended Waubonsie Valley's 5-game winning streak
  
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