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• WATCH: Lake Zurich District 95 candidates talk about their campaigns and the issues

  17-02-2023 23:42
  
  Six candidates seek the three Lake Zurich Unit District 95 School Board seats. Watch the candidates talk about why they are running and issues facing the district during a Daily Herald Editorial Board endorsement meeting.
  
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• WATCH: St. Charles School District 303 board 2-year term endorsement interview

  17-02-2023 23:41
  
  See candidates for the St. Charles School District 303 school board 2-year term, Thomas Lentz, Mike Becker and Ricky Rivard, discuss the issues in our Daily Herald endorsement interview
  
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• Will Kane County sell historic government center property?

  17-02-2023 23:37
  
  Kane County officials will begin in-depth consideration of the sale of the government center campus on Batavia Avenue in Geneva. It's a decision complicated by the historic nature of the property and a multimillion-dollar cost to taxpayers.
  
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• Elgin police chief: Recent accreditation reflects department's commitment to improvement

  17-02-2023 23:21
  
  The Elgin Police Department recently was accredited by the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. The department's policies and procedures were evaluated against established industry criteria during a visit by evaluators in November.
  
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• Developer aims to build senior living facility in Naperville

  17-02-2023 23:21
  
  A developer wants to build a senior living facility near Route 59 in Naperville.
  
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• Church celebrating Mardi Gras with chocolate, jazz party Sunday

  17-02-2023 23:14
  
  An Aurora church is celebrating a Mardi Gras "Fat Sunday" with chocolate and jazz Sunday.
  
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• Antioch man faces online grooming charges

  17-02-2023 23:14
  
  A 28-year-old Antioch resident is accused of sending sexually explicit pictures and attempting to groom an underage victim online, officials said.
  
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• Hanover Park police issue arrest warrant for man suspected of killing wife

  17-02-2023 23:12
  
  Hanover Park police on Friday identified a suspect and issued an arrest warrant on a charge of first-degree murder in Monday morning's shooting of 41-year-old resident Clarice P. Taylor.
  
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• Winthrop Harbor man charged with attacking court officer

  17-02-2023 22:59
  
  A 22-year-old Winthrop Harbor man faces aggravated battery and other charges for attacking and breaking the nose of a Lake County sheriff's circuit court officer Wednesday during sentencing for another crime, police said.
  
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• Temporary Casino Opens in Waukegan Ahead of Permanent Facility Construction

  17-02-2023 22:03
  
  A temporary casino officially opened for business in Waukegan Friday night after much anticipation.
  
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• Illinois Man Pleads Guilty in Planned Parenthood Clinic Fire

  17-02-2023 21:39
  
  A central Illinois man has pleaded guilty to setting fire to a Planned Parenthood clinic last month, the U.S. attorney’s office said Friday. Tyler W. Massengill, 32, of Chillicothe admitted to setting fire to the Peoria clinic with an explosive on Jan. 15, two days after Illinois approved expansive reproductive health care legislation aimed at protecting abortion patients and providers. Massengill, who pleaded guilty...
  
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• Loved Ones Remember 21 Killed in E2 Nightclub Stampede, 20 Years Later

  17-02-2023 21:30
  
  An emotional gathering took place Friday night outside the former location of Chicago’s E2 nightclub – the site of tragedy 20 years ago this President’s Day weekend. Despite the chilly temperatures, families and friends of the victims came out to mourn and remember those who never made it home. Just after the victims’ names were read off one by one,...
  
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• For U-46's departing 'proud Superintendent' Sanders, it was always about the students

  17-02-2023 20:39
  
  Ask Tony Sanders what he'll miss most about his job leading Elgin Area School District U-46 and the answer is obvious -- the students.
  
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• A second trip to the Jeopardy! podium for college freshman from Libertyville

  17-02-2023 20:35
  
  Libertyville native Isabella Pagano, a college freshman, is reprising her role as a contestant on Jeopardy! next week.
  
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• Des Plaines officials expected to approve $15.6 million contract for police station expansion

  17-02-2023 20:32
  
  The long-awaited expansion of Des Plaines' police station is set to begin next month -- but first the city council must approve a $15.6 million contract for the job.
  
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• Barrington trustees vote to spend $70,000 on license plate reading cameras

  17-02-2023 20:30
  
  Barrington trustees approved a contract with Atlanta-based Flock Group Inc. for license plate reading cameras.
  
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• Naperville League of Women's Voters hosting mayoral candidate forum

  17-02-2023 20:27
  
  The League of Women's Voters of Naperville is hosting a mayoral candidate forum on Feb. 23.
  
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• Black Magic Showcase to Feature Dancers, Musicians, Painters and More Saturday in Bronzeville

  17-02-2023 19:55
  
  Maya Unique’s passion for dancing started at the tender age of 3 years old. She is in her early 20’s now and wants to pay it forward by helping others make an impact with their artistry.  “It’s important to start with the youth,” she said… “Because without our youth, we are nothing. So we need to keep them involved. We need...
  
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• Black Magic Showcase to Feature Dancers, Musicians, Painters and More Saturday

  17-02-2023 19:55
  
  Maya Unique’s passion for dancing started at the tender age of 3 years old. She is in her early 20’s now and wants to pay it forward by helping others make an impact with their artistry.  “It’s important to start with the youth,” she said… “Because without our youth, we are nothing. So we need to keep them involved. We need...
  
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• Recovery For Athletes touches every aspect of an athlete's life

  17-02-2023 19:27
  
  Suburban partnership offers one-stop shopping on nearly 200 industry-leading brands for athletic recovery and performance.
  
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• Facility needs, COVID-19 among issues discussed by St. Charles school board candidates

  17-02-2023 19:25
  
  Facility needs and lessons learned from the pandemic were two of the issues discussed by candidates running for the St. Charles Unit District 303 school board during an endorsement meeting Wednesday conducted via Zoom.
  
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• East Dundee trustees to vote on Elgin Mall proposal

  17-02-2023 19:09
  
  East Dundee trustees will vote Monday on a proposal to relocate the Elgin Mall to a shuttered Dominick's store in East Dundee.
  
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• Hawthorn Woods awarded $15,000 to buy and plant trees

  17-02-2023 19:08
  
  Hawthorn Woods has received a $15,000 grant to buy and plant 28 trees along the newly-established Hawthorn Heritage Outdoor Museum Trail at Community Park.
  
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• Illinois Man Broke Court Officer's Nose at Hearing in Waukegan: Police

  17-02-2023 18:49
  
  A suburban Chicago man faces felony charges for allegedly breaking a court officer’s nose moments after a judge sentenced him to more than seven years in prison on a firearms conviction.
  
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• Chicago Pastor Alleges He Was Denied From Renting a Venue Because He's Gay

  17-02-2023 18:43
  
  A Chicago pastor says he is considering legal action against a church, which the faith leader alleges denied him from renting its building because of his sexual orientation and welcoming of LGBTQ-plus churchgoers.
  
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• Sandwich Shop Puts a Chicago Twist on Paczki Ahead of Fat Tuesday – And it's Anything But Ordinary

  17-02-2023 17:31
  
  Some foods pair well together - like cookies and cream, chips and salsa, biscuits and gravy and so forth. While other, less popular combinations have their fans too, they might make some think twice.
  
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• BizWeek: New Microsoft data centers; Bears own Arlington Heights land

  17-02-2023 17:19
  
  The Week in Business: Microsoft plans new data centers in the suburbs; the Chicago Bears closed on the former Arlington Park property.
  
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• University Center of Lake County now hosting local food carts

  17-02-2023 17:11
  
  For first time in three years, there are cooks in the kitchen at University Center of Lake County in Grayslake serving hot, tasty meals to students in the latest sign of life returning to normal following the worst of the deadly pandemic.
  
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• Eating These 10 Foods Can Improve Brain Function, According to Chicago Researchers

  17-02-2023 17:07
  
  Researchers at RUSH University Medical Center are further studying the MIND diet, first developed by colleagues in 2015, and have found further evidence that what we eat translates into how our brain functions.
  
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• Hanover Park Police Release Photos of Suspect in Woman's Murder

  17-02-2023 16:39
  
  Police in suburban Hanover Park are seeking to locate the suspect in the murder of a woman killed near her home earlier this week, authorities said.
  
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• Suspect Shot by Highland Police Officer During Altercation Outside Shopping Center: Authorities

  17-02-2023 16:03
  
  An investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in Highland, Indiana, according to authorities.
  
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• Shoplifting Suspect Shot by Highland Police Officer During Altercation: Authorities

  17-02-2023 16:03
  
  An investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in Highland, Indiana, according to authorities.
  
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• Palatine American Legion to hold Lenten fish fry dinners

  17-02-2023 16:03
  
  As the season of Lent begins, the Palatine American Legion Post 690 will hold a series of Friday fish frys starting Feb. 24 and running through Good Friday, April 7.
  
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• Officer-Involved Shooting Reported in Highland, Indiana

  17-02-2023 16:03
  
  An investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in Highland, Indiana, according to authorities. Police didn’t explicitly say where the shooting occurred, but a large law enforcement presence was visible at around 4 p.m. at the Highland Grove Shopping Center, located along Indianapolis Boulevard north of Main Street. In an email to NBC 5, the Highland...
  
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• Watch Libertyville village board candidates debate downtown development, sustainability

  17-02-2023 15:58
  
  Incumbents Scott Adams, Pete Garrity and Jim Connell, and challengers Alejandra Dominguez, Brian Enochs, all candidates for Libertyville village board, meet with the Daily Herald in a group interview.
  
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• Warren Dist. 121 candidates discuss campaigns and issues

  17-02-2023 15:56
  
  Watch Warren Township High School District 121 school board candidates talk about their campaigns and issues facing the district.
  
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• Lake Zurich D95 candidates discuss campaigns and issues

  17-02-2023 15:56
  
  Six candidates seek the three Lake Zurich Unit District 95 School Board seats. Watch the candidates talk about why they are running and issues facing the district during a Daily Herald Editorial Board endorsement meeting.
  
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• Glenbard H.S. Dist. 87 School Board 4-year term candidates talk about campaigns and issues

  17-02-2023 15:56
  
  Glenbard High School District 87 School Board 4-year term candidates talk about their campaigns and discuss issues facing the district. Candidates Jessica Breede, John Kenwood, Keyanna Kincade, Hetal Lee and John Wilharm talk about current leadership, library books, teachers shortages and declining enrollment. Candidates James Shannon, Monika Moro, Martha Mueller and Muhammad Islam Choudhary did not attend the meeting.
  
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• Glenbard D87 school board unexpired 2-year term candidates discuss campaigns and issues

  17-02-2023 15:56
  
  Glenbard High School District 87 school board unexpired 2-year term candidates Margaret DeLaRosa and Jennifer Jendras talk about their campaigns and discuss issues facing students and the district.
  
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• WATCH: St. Charles School District 303 school board 2-year term endorsement interview

  17-02-2023 15:51
  
  See candidates for the St. Charles School District 303 school board 2-year term, Thomas Lentz, Mike Becker and Ricky Rivard, discuss the issues in our Daily Herald endorsement interview
  
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• WATCH: St. Charles District 303 School Board, 4-year term, endorsement interview

  17-02-2023 15:51
  
  St. Charles District 303 School Board, 4-year term, endorsement interview
  
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• What's Open and Closed for Presidents' Day 2023

  17-02-2023 15:28
  
  Presidents' Day is fast approaching and while many will be off work for the federal holiday, they'll also be wondering where they can go and what they can do. Here's a look at what Presidents' Day is, when it takes place and what will be open and closed.
  
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• New Area Code Coming for Some Residents in Central and Western Illinois Next Week

  17-02-2023 15:27
  
  Starting next week, a second area code will be enacted across the 309 area code region of Illinois, which includes communities in the central and western portions of the state.
  
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• Friday's Debut Indoor Concert at Salt Shed Venue Postponed After Tove Lo Contracts Illness

  17-02-2023 14:37
  
  The first indoor show at Chicago's Salt Shed entertainment venue, which was originally planned for Friday evening, has been postponed due to key performer, Tove Lo, contracting the flu, according to the artist and event organizers.
  
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• Illinois Group's Balloon ‘Missing in Action' Over Alaska, Fueling Speculation After US Shot Down Object

  17-02-2023 14:23
  
  An Illinois group says one of its pico balloons is "missing in action" after being last detected in Alaska and the loss of signal happened around the same time the White House said a U.S. military fighter jet shot down an unknown object flying off the remote northern coast.
  
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• Lyons beats Hinsdale Central for third time, captures repeat regional title

  17-02-2023 14:10
  
  To continue their recent regional success, senior Ally Cesarini and her Lyons Township girls basketball teammates needed to defeat rival Hinsdale Central for the third time this season Thursday.
  
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• $1.15M Winning ‘Lucky Day Lotto' Ticket Sold in Illinois

  17-02-2023 12:49
  
  Attention "Lucky Day Lotto" players in Illinois: Check your tickets. One of you is now $1.15 million richer
  
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• Husband Shot While Driving on Chicago Highway Spent Final Moment Warning Kids in Backseat: Wife

  17-02-2023 12:32
  
  Mayra Solis, her husband and two children were traveling home from a long-awaited family reunion Thursday evening when she said her husband was unexpectedly shot on a Chicago expressway, spending his final breaths telling the children in the backseat to take cover.
  
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• Bruce Springsteen Adds 2nd Chicago Wrigley Field Show Due To ‘Overwhelming Demand'

  17-02-2023 12:07
  
  If you came up short when trying to buy Bruce Springsteen tickets when they went on sale Friday for his Aug. 9 show at Wrigley Field in Chicago, you're in luck: Another date has been added.
  
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• Chicago's Immersive Van Gogh Experience To Close After 2 Year Run

  17-02-2023 11:25
  
  If you haven't gotten the chance to visit Chicago's Immersive Vincent Van Gogh experience just yet, you're running out of time.
  
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