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• 'Hello, Kate? It's Jill Biden': First lady invites Arlington Heights teen to State of the Union

  07-02-2023 23:51
  
  Rolling Meadows High School 10th-grader Kate Foley, who's specializing in computer-integrated manufacturing studies, is among 26 guests who will have a close-up view of President Joe Biden's speech, thanks to the first lady.
  
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• Park City pair accused of stealing mail across the region

  07-02-2023 23:49
  
  A Cook County judge on Tuesday set bail at $10,000 each for two Park City residents accused of stealing mail across the region and other crimes.
  
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• DuPage County girls basketball notes: Carney, Glenbard East closing in on milestones

  07-02-2023 23:33
  
  Glenbard East is one victory shy of hitting a magical mark.
  
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• Chain O' Lakes is an ice fishing destination -- when the ice cooperates

  07-02-2023 23:00
  
  Warm weather has left ice in McHenry County too thin for anglers for most of the winter so far. The peak ice-fishing season in northern Illinois is January and February. In a good year, there may be a week or two in December or even into March if the weather stays cold where the ice is strong enough to support both people and a shack.
  
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• Cause of factory fire still under investigation in Aurora

  07-02-2023 22:51
  
  The cause of a factory fire Saturday in Aurora remains under investigation, officials said Tuesday.
  
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• Bell Flavors & Fragrances receives Legacy Award from Illinois Manufacturers' Association

  07-02-2023 22:41
  
  Bell Flavors & Fragrances, whose global headquarters are at 500 Academy Drive in Northbrook, recently was given the Legacy Award by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association for Bell's 50 years as an IMA member.
  
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• 15 people displaced by apartment fire in Aurora

  07-02-2023 22:26
  
  Fifteen people were displaced over the weekend after a fire in an Aurora apartment building, authorities said Tuesday.
  
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• Two treated for smoke inhalation in Aurora fire

  07-02-2023 22:24
  
  Two women were treated for smoke inhalation after a residential fire last week in Aurora.
  
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• New principal announced for Glenbard West High School

  07-02-2023 22:22
  
  A new principal will take the helm of Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn this summer.
  
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• Renovation approved for 40-year-old White Castle in Hoffman Estates

  07-02-2023 22:21
  
  A 40-year-old White Castle in Hoffman Estates will be renovated inside and out this year, with a particular emphasis on expanding the capacity of the drive-through where business has been more concentrated since the pandemic.
  
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• Plan to renovate Lake Zurich Fritzl's site for new firehouse-themed restaurant approved

  07-02-2023 22:21
  
  Much of the old Fritzl's restaurant on Rand Road in Lake Zurich will be demolished to make way for a new firehouse-themed restaurant following approval by village leaders.
  
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• Geneva factory explosion prompts hazmat response

  07-02-2023 22:16
  
  Hazmat crews have been called to an explosion inside a factory in Geneva Tuesday afternoon, city officials said.
  
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• Golden Retriever Gives Birth Hours After Being Rescued From Negligent Breeder

  07-02-2023 21:30
  
  There's never a dull moment when you’re caring for 13 golden retriever puppies, a lesson Kristin Vesely has took in stride in recent days.
  
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• Several New Restaurants Headed to O'Hare's Terminal 5 in Dining Revamp

  07-02-2023 21:14
  
  On the heels of a major renovation across O'Hare International Airport, one terminal inside is slated to receive a major boost in dining options by this summer, according to Chicago aviation officials.
  
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• Judge decides not to dismiss murder charges in 2021 Elmhurst stabbing

  07-02-2023 20:48
  
  A DuPage County judge on Tuesday denied a motion to dismiss murder charges against a Lombard man who claims he acted in self-defense.
  
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• Woman Charged With Stabbing Romantic Rival to Death in Front of Her 3-Year-Old Son on West Side

  07-02-2023 20:33
  
  A woman allegedly targeting a romantic rival has been charged in a fatal knife attack that happened in broad daylight last month in Humboldt Park.
  
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• Villa Park boy accused of threatening to shoot people at school

  07-02-2023 19:58
  
  A 13-year-old Villa Park boy has been charged with disorderly conduct, accused of making threats to shoot people at a school.
  
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• Jerky for the Troops: How hunters, American Legion join forces to send military a taste of home

  07-02-2023 19:41
  
  The Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club in Wauconda is asking for your help to bring a taste of home to service members serving overseas.
  
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• Vigil in Mount Prospect for victims of earthquake in Turkey, Syria

  07-02-2023 19:33
  
  The Mount Prospect-based Turkish American Society of Chicago will host a vigil at 6 p.m. Thursday for those affected by the massive earthquake that killed and injured thousands of people in Turkey and Syria.
  
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• Thieves steal nearly $13,000 in items from Arlington Hts. beauty store

  07-02-2023 19:29
  
  Three thieves wearing surgical masks stole 99 items valued at nearly $13,000 from a beauty store in Arlington Heights, police said.
  
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• Potentially Damaging Winds Could Impact Chicago Area on Thursday

  07-02-2023 19:20
  
  While many in the Chicago area are enjoying the reprieve from frigid temperatures at the beginning of this week, a system bringing potentially damaging winds could impact the region later this week.
  
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• Wilmette Park District seeks resident input

  07-02-2023 19:01
  
  The Wilmette Park District is requesting residents complete a survey as part of its Comprehensive and Strategic Planning initiative. Surveys were to be mailed to residents the week of Jan. 30 and also may be completed online through www.wilmettepark.org.
  
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• Glenview bike, pedestrian and ADA plan drafts available for comment

  07-02-2023 18:59
  
  Glenview residents may now see the finished drafts of the village's updated Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan as well as its ADA Transition Plan, both of which will influence future infrastructure in Glenview.
  
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• Northbrook Symphony takes stage Feb. 26 for Winter Concert

  07-02-2023 18:52
  
  Northbrook Symphony takes stage Feb. 26 for Winter Concert
  
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• Chicago Organization Works to Provide Aid to Turkey and Syria Earthquake Victims

  07-02-2023 18:46
  
  Residents in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood on the Northwest Side were dropping off donations on Tuesday, in an effort to deliver aid to victims of catastrophic earthquakes in Turkey and Syria that have left thousands dead.
  
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• Registration underway for Chicago District Golf Association championships

  07-02-2023 18:44
  
  Registration has begun for the eight championships and their associated qualifying tournaments, presented by the Chicago District Golf Association. This year marks the 110th year that the CDGA has conducted amateur golf competitions.
  
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• Glenview Education Foundation raises $45,000 at Trivia Night

  07-02-2023 18:39
  
  The Glenview Education Foundation raised more than $45,000 during its 12th Trivia Night fundraiser Jan. 28 at Glenview New Church.
  
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• Meet the Illinoisans Attending President's State of the Union Address

  07-02-2023 18:30
  
  As President Joe Biden delivers his second State of the Union Address Tuesday night, nearly a dozen honored guests from Illinois will be in the gallery watching.
  
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• Lake County girls basketball notes: Libertyville, Carmel among teams to watch in postseason

  07-02-2023 18:28
  
  The girls high school basketball postseason is upon us with Class 3A and 4A action kicking off early next week.
  
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• St. Charles a step closer to raising sales tax to pay for street funding

  07-02-2023 18:04
  
  The St. Charles City Council on Monday took a step toward increasing the city's home rule sales tax to generate more revenue for street funding.
  
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• Naperville's Judd Kendall VFW restarting Friday night fish frys

  07-02-2023 18:04
  
  The Judd Kendall VFW in Naperville is restarting its Friday night all-you-can-eat fish frys later this month.
  
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• Villa Park village board candidate gets to stay on ballot

  07-02-2023 18:01
  
  Villa Park village trustee candidate Jorge Cordova will remain on the April 4 ballot, a DuPage County judge ruled Tuesday.
  
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• Des Plaines officials could go to court to forcibly purchase former bank downtown

  07-02-2023 18:01
  
  Des Plaines officials will try to force the owner of a vacant downtown building to sell the site to the city.
  
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• Parking garage no longer part of Des Plaines hotel plan

  07-02-2023 18:00
  
  Construction of a new hotel on Des Plaines' south side will move forward without a parking garage.
  
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• Man found guilty of raping woman, pushing pregnant teen who witnessed assault

  07-02-2023 17:58
  
  An Aurora man has been convicted of raping a woman, then pushing a pregnant teen who walked in and witnessed the assault.
  
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• NBC 5 Investigates: Sandra Bland Was Right Then – And Now as Well

  07-02-2023 17:55
  
  Sandra Bland died nearly eight years ago, but her words are just as relevant as ever.
  
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• Chicago Police Officer Works To Bridge The Gap Between Community and Police Through Youth Program

  07-02-2023 17:08
  
  A Chicago police officer for 20 years, Shanita Foster said she is working every day to bridge the gap between the community and police, especially in Black and Brown communities.
  
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• Arlington Heights teen to attend tonight's State of the Union as guest of Jill Biden

  07-02-2023 17:02
  
  Rolling Meadows High School 10th-grader Kate Foley, who's specializing in computer-integrated manufacturing studies, is among 26 guests who will have a close-up view of President Joe Biden's speech.
  
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• Resident's watercolors now on display at Northbrook Public Library

  07-02-2023 16:18
  
  The Northbrook Arts Commission in tandem with the Northbrook Public Library is hosting the first solo exhibition of Northbrook resident Ken Call.
  
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• Traffic Impacted by Heavy Police Presence, SWAT Investigation in Lakeview

  07-02-2023 15:52
  
  A heavy police presence is currently impacting traffic in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood as a SWAT investigation is underway.
  
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• SWAT Investigation Underway After Dogs Found Shot in Lakeview

  07-02-2023 15:52
  
  A SWAT investigation is currently underway in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood after two dogs were shot by a gunman who then barricaded himself inside a residence, police said.
  
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• No One in Custody As SWAT Investigation Concludes After Dogs Shot in Lakeview

  07-02-2023 15:52
  
  A SWAT investigation in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood has concluded with no one in custody after two dogs were shot, one fatally, by a gunman who then barricaded himself inside a residence, according to police.
  
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• Elgin native Huxtable lands 1st NFL job

  07-02-2023 15:39
  
  Elgin native and 1975 Larkin High School graduate Dave Huxtable, a career college football coach, has landed his first NFL job.
  
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• 2 Men Arrested in 1975 Slaying of 17-Year-Old Indiana Girl

  07-02-2023 15:13
  
  Two Indiana men have been charged with murder nearly a half-century after a 17-year-old girl failed to return home from her job at a church camp and was found dead in a river, state police announced Tuesday.
  
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• Coast Guard Issues Warning After ‘Mass Ice Rescues' in Lake Michigan

  07-02-2023 14:58
  
  Following two major ice rescues in Lake Michigan on Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard is warning winter enthusiasts of potentially deadly conditions on frozen lakes due to unstable ice conditions.
  
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• Old Midwest Diner is Free if You Can Move It and White Castle May Help Someone Do It

  07-02-2023 14:54
  
  An old Midwest diner shaped like a white castle is now listed on the market for free, but there's a catch and the burger chain White Castle wants to help.
  
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• Algonquin Best Buy store to close in March

  07-02-2023 14:23
  
  The Best Buy in Algonquin will be closing in less than a month, a company spokesperson said.
  
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• NBC 5 to Host Chicago Mayoral Forum Focused on Questions From Black Community

  07-02-2023 13:59
  
  NBC 5 has partnered with the Business Leadership Council, WVON, the Chicago Urban League and NABJ Chicago to host a Chicago mayoral forum ahead of the city's general municipal election.
  
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• When to Watch President Biden's State of the Union Address Tuesday Night and Where

  07-02-2023 12:54
  
  Across the U.S., Americans will be watching President Joe Biden deliver his second State of the Union address Tuesday night.
  
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• 2 Chicago Hotels Land on US News & World Report's '50 Best Hotels' List for 2023

  07-02-2023 12:37
  
  Can't take a vacation? With two Chicago hotels newly deemed some of the top hotels in the nation, you might want to consider a staycation instead.
  
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