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• License plate reader credited with an assist in solving Vernon Hills burglary

  27-02-2023 23:27
  
  Catching bad guys, locating stolen autos and finding missing persons are among dozens of successes Vernon Hills police say they've notched since installing 10 license plate-reading cameras in October 2020.
  
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• Aurora driver's license office worker pleads guilty to misconduct

  27-02-2023 23:21
  
  A worker at the Aurora driver's-license facility has pleaded guilty to official misconduct for illegally obtaining information for a dealer.
  
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• Six Elgin businesses hit in smash-and-grab burglaries

  27-02-2023 23:11
  
  Six smash-and-grab burglaries occurred early Monday along McLean Boulevard and Dundee Avenue in Elgin.
  
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• Man charged with robbing Lisle bank of more than $197,000

  27-02-2023 22:47
  
  Federal court records show that a man took more than $197,000 during the Feb. 16 robbery of a bank in Lisle.
  
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• Son Takes Drastic Actions to Save His Mother's Home, Hopes to Help Other Seniors in Danger of Losing Houses

  27-02-2023 22:24
  
  The mission couldn’t be more uncomfortable for Justin Blake, who is living on a bridge over the Dan Ryan Expressway as part of an effort to save a home that has been in his family for generations.
  
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• Chicago Woman Sleeps Under Overpass in Effort to Raise $1 Million for Those Experiencing Homelessness

  27-02-2023 21:53
  
  A Chicago woman with a heart for those experiencing homelessness in the city is setting an ambitious goal, as she is seeking to raise funds to tackle the issue.
  
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• Mundelein candidate who argued Asian people are smarter than others drops out of race

  27-02-2023 21:13
  
  A Mundelein village board candidate who was criticized for comments he made about people of different cultural backgrounds has dropped out of the race.
  
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• Nearly 250K Ballots Cast in Chicago Ahead of Election Day, Officials Say

  27-02-2023 21:08
  
  While most voters are expected to head to the polls on Election Day, nearly a quarter-million opted to cast their ballots ahead of time - whether through early voting or vote-by-mail ballots, according to the Chicago Board of Elections.
  
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• Chicago Mayoral Poll Shows Paul Vallas Expanding Lead, With Johnson, Lightfoot and García in Tight Race for 2nd

  27-02-2023 20:53
  
  A new poll, conducted just days before Tuesday’s election, shows former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas expanding his lead in the city’s mayoral race, with three candidates still battling it out to determine who could finish second and force an April runoff.
  
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• Mundelein candidate who argued that Asians are smarter than others drops out of race

  27-02-2023 20:42
  
  A Mundelein village board candidate who was criticized for comments he made about people of different cultural backgrounds has dropped out of the race.
  
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• Tutors needed for incarcerated youth

  27-02-2023 20:40
  
  Learn how to become a volunteer tutor for the young men incarcerated at the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles during an information session on Wednesday, March 8, at Kava Diem in St. Charles.
  
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• Learn the history of the St. Charles Indian Mounds

  27-02-2023 20:40
  
  On Wednesday, March 1, historians Brian and Joyce Ostberg will present "The Secrets of the St. Charles Indian Mounds," a multimedia examination of the customs and culture of the prehistoric people who built these mysterious earthworks near the Fox River.
  
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• Info sessions on becoming CASA Kane County volunteer

  27-02-2023 20:40
  
  Learn more about what it means to become a CASA/GAL volunteer during an online informational meeting.
  
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• Palatine State of the Village address set for Wednesday

  27-02-2023 20:39
  
  Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz will deliver his annual State of the Village address Wednesday during an event hosted by the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce.
  
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• Michigan State Police Catch Driver Going 156 Miles Per Hour, Authorities Say

  27-02-2023 20:37
  
  A state trooper in Lansing, Michigan, recently pulled over a driver for going 156 miles per hour - 86 mph above the speed limit, according to authorities.
  
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• NWS Confirms Tornadoes Touched Down in Joliet, Naperville Monday

  27-02-2023 20:14
  
  After conducting a damage assessment, the National Weather Service’s Chicago branch says that they have preliminarily confirmed three tornado touchdowns during Monday’s severe weather outbreak, with two of those impacting areas near Joliet and Naperville.
  
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• 16-Year-Old Boy on Path to ‘Miracle' Recovery After Shot in Head at Family Party in Hoffman Estates

  27-02-2023 19:56
  
  Less than two months after he was shot in the head, Devin Newcombe is back home and his family says they expect the 16-year-old to make a full recovery.
  
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• Why Chicago's Mayoral Election May Not be Decided Tuesday

  27-02-2023 19:09
  
  The Chicago mayoral election could be one of the most tightly-contested races in recent memory, and officials say that it may take longer than Tuesday night to determine the top-two finishers in the race.
  
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• Here's Information on Same-Day Voter Registration, Mail-In Ballots and More Ahead of 2023 Election

  27-02-2023 17:26
  
  Residents in Chicago and numerous other suburbs will head to their polling places on Tuesday for elections, with several key offices on the line, and officials are offering answers to some key questions.
  
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• Here's Information on Same-Day Voter Registration, Mail-In Balloting and More Ahead of the 2023 Election

  27-02-2023 17:26
  
  Residents in Chicago and numerous other suburbs will head to their polling places on Tuesday for elections, with several key offices on the line, and officials are offering answers to some key questions.
  
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• Candidates, Latest Polls and More: What to Know Before You Vote This Election Day in Chicago

  27-02-2023 17:17
  
  Election Day has quickly arrived, with polls set to open early Tuesday morning, but for those looking for a crash course on what to know about this election, we've got you covered.
  
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• 2023 South Side Irish Parade Steps Off in Chicago Next Month

  27-02-2023 16:44
  
  Chicago's St. Patrick's festivities are coming together, and that includes the 2023 South Side Irish Parade, which is set to step off for the annual holiday next month.
  
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• Regulators Say Prescription App GoodRX Sold Customers' Private Health Data to Advertisers for Years

  27-02-2023 16:37
  
  A company created to help consumers access the best deals on prescription medications is accused of selling customers’ personal health information to advertisers, leading to stern words and a fine from federal regulators.
  
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• Heart Attack Signs More Subtle in Women Than Men, Cardiologists Warn. Here's What to Watch Out For

  27-02-2023 16:29
  
  When it comes to heart attacks in women, cardiologists say the warning signs can be subtle.
  
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• Heart Attack Signs More Subtle in Women Than Men, Cardiologists Warn

  27-02-2023 16:29
  
  When it comes to heart attacks in women, cardiologists say the warning signs can be subtle.
  
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• Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on SAFE-T Act as Attorney General Attacks Arguments Against it

  27-02-2023 16:19
  
  The Illinois Supreme Court will hear arguments next month on whether the far-reaching SAFE-T Act and its elimination of cash bail is unconstitutional, as a Kankakee judge ruled the end of last year.
  
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• PFF Predicts Bears Sign Three Top-50 NFL Free Agents

  27-02-2023 15:46
  
  Bears GM Ryan Poles has more salary cap space than anyone else in the NFL, and plenty of roster holes to fill.
  
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• Fire displaces residents from Aurora home

  27-02-2023 15:46
  
  An Aurora home was left uninhabitable after a fire last week, authorities said Monday.
  
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• Lake County sheriff's deputy seriously injured in crash after truck runs stop sign

  27-02-2023 15:45
  
  A Lake County sheriff's deputy was seriously injured when the driver of a pickup truck blew through a stop sign Sunday night, causing a crash with her patrol vehicle, authorities said.
  
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• Candidates for District 15 debate parental rights, curriculum and slipping test scores

  27-02-2023 15:36
  
  Palatine Elementary School District 15 incumbents Samantha Ader, Wenda Hunt and Zubair Khan and challengers Chris Dargis and Justin Hegy debate the issues as the district confronts major projects, concerns over curriculum and fallout from a possible Bears move.
  
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• Bartlett village board candidates debate issues including controversial rail merger

  27-02-2023 15:36
  
  Bartlett village board incumbents Ray Deyne, Adam J. Hopkins and Renee Suwanski and challenger Khurram Syed discuss development, transparency and fallout from a proposed rail merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
  
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• Here's How Rare February Tornadoes Are in the Chicago Area

  27-02-2023 15:34
  
  The National Weather Service says preliminary reports indicate that at least two tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area during a severe weather outbreak on Monday, but a look at official data shows just how rare those twisters are in the final full month of winter.
  
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• City of Chicago Reminds Residents About Emergency SNAP Benefits Ending This Week

  27-02-2023 15:19
  
  The city of Chicago issued a reminder to residents on Monday about the upcoming end of additional benefits offered through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• ‘World of Wheels' Returns to Chicago Area For 60th Anniversary, With Celebrity Guests

  27-02-2023 15:01
  
  Are you into all things auto? O’Reilly Auto Parts' "World of Wheels" show is returning to the Chicago area for its 60th anniversary event.
  
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• ‘World of Wheels' Returning to Chicago Area For 60th Anniversary Show, Along With Celebrity Guests

  27-02-2023 15:01
  
  Are you into all things auto? O’Reilly Auto Parts' "World of Wheels" show is returning to the Chicago area for its 60th anniversary event.
  
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• NFL Teams Expect Bears to Keep Justin Fields, Not Trade Him

  27-02-2023 14:56
  
  There has been some debate about trading Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, but NFL teams believe he is going no where.
  
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• With Only 1 Day Until the Chicago Mayoral Election, Here's Where Voter Turnout Stands

  27-02-2023 14:31
  
  The nine candidates vying to become mayor of Chicago are making a last-minute effort to win over undecided voters with just hours until Tuesday’s election. The majority of ballots are expected to be cast on Election Day, although more than 200,000 have already been submitted, according to data released Monday by the Chicago Board of Elections. While data has shown...
  
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• Will Patrick Kane Be Traded From the Blackhawks? Here's Where Things Stand

  27-02-2023 14:20
  
  A potential Patrick Kane trade could be imminent following some major moves over the weekend and at the start of this week, but what exactly has happened so far and what would need to happen for a trade to be made?
  
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• In an Act of Kindness, Actor Switches Seats on Plane With Chance the Rapper's Daughter

  27-02-2023 13:34
  
  Chicago native Chance the Rapper recently got a reminder about the good in people - thanks to a stranger's selfless act. But that stranger, it turned out, is someone he'd seen before - at least on the big screen.
  
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• Blackhawks Trade Jake McCabe, Sam Lafferty to Toronto Maple Leafs

  27-02-2023 12:35
  
  The Blackhawks have traded defenseman Jake McCabe and forward Sam Lafferty to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
  
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• Brief Touchdowns Reported in Parts of Chicago Area Amid Several Possible Illinois Tornadoes

  27-02-2023 11:51
  
  Several possible tornado touchdowns were reported in Illinois Monday, including parts of the Chicago area, amid warnings stretching from DuPage County down to Champaign.
  
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• 2 Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed in Parts of Chicago Area During Severe Storms: NWS

  27-02-2023 11:51
  
  Several possible tornado touchdowns were reported in Illinois Monday, including parts of the Chicago area, amid warnings stretching from DuPage County down to Champaign.
  
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• 2 Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed in Parts of Chicago Area During Severe Storms in Illinois: NWS

  27-02-2023 11:51
  
  Several possible tornado touchdowns were reported in Illinois Monday, including parts of the Chicago area, amid warnings stretching from DuPage County down to Champaign.
  
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• Driver Ran Stop Sign While Opening Beer Can, Seriously Injuring Lake County Sheriff's Deputy, Authorities Say

  27-02-2023 11:34
  
  A Lake County sheriff’s deputy was seriously injured when her squad car was hit by a pickup truck whose driver was opening a can of beer when he ran a stop sign in Waukegan, authorities said.
  
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• Driver Ran Stop Sign While Opening Been Can, Seriously Injuring Lake County Sheriff's Deputy, Authorities Say

  27-02-2023 11:34
  
  A Lake County sheriff’s deputy was seriously injured when her squad car was hit by a pickup truck whose driver was opening a can of beer when he ran a stop sign in Waukegan, authorities said.
  
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• What to Know About Chicago’s Mayoral Election

  27-02-2023 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Mayor Lori Lightfoot is seeking a second term, but she faces a wide field of challengers who have attacked her record on crime, policing and education.
  
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• Tornado Watches and Warnings Issued in Parts of Illinois, Chicago Area as Strong Storms Move Through

  27-02-2023 10:32
  
  Tornado warnings were issued in the Chicago area and parts of northwest Indiana were under a tornado watch as strong storms made their way across the state, with multiple tornado reports in central Illinois.
  
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• Tornado Watches and Warnings Issued in Parts of Illinois, Chicago Area Amid Strong Storms

  27-02-2023 10:32
  
  Tornado warnings were issued in the Chicago area and parts of northwest Indiana were under a tornado watch as strong storms made their way across the state, with multiple tornado reports in central Illinois.
  
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• Latest Chicago Mayoral Poll Shows Vallas in Lead, 3 Candidates Vying For Second Place

  27-02-2023 09:33
  
  With less than 24 hours to go, Chicago's 2023 Mayoral Election is appearing tighter and tighter, as one latest poll shows one candidate in the lead, three others battling for a second place spot, and a runoff likely.
  
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• Who's Running, Endorsements and More: What to Know About Chicago Mayoral Candidates

  27-02-2023 09:13
  
  On Tuesday, voters will head to the polls to cast their vote for one of nine Chicago mayoral candidates, with the race for the city's next mayor still very much unpredictable.
  
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