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• Police: St. Charles man caught stealing from parked cars

  06-03-2023 23:49
  
  A 22-year-old man was charged with nine felony counts after he was caught stealing items from parked cars early Monday morning near the 100 block of Walnut Drive, St. Charles police said.
  
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• Coroner: Blunt-force trauma killed man in Sunday crash

  06-03-2023 23:14
  
  Blunt-force trauma killed man in Sunday crash near Hampshire, Lake County coroner says.
  
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• There's been interest in redeveloping former Sears HQ, Hoffman Estates trustees say

  06-03-2023 23:05
  
  Interest in redeveloping the Sears headquarters in Hoffman Estates has been active recently, but a potential buyer could not line up the financing to make it happen.
  
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• Women's History Month: 12-Year-Old's Design Work Helps Channel Pain Into Art

  06-03-2023 22:52
  
  Tucked away inside the West Town vintage resale shop Dovetail, are the unique designs of 12-year-old Luciana Domenica Pacilli.
  
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• Elmhurst police issue warning about mail theft

  06-03-2023 22:47
  
  Elmhurst police are investigating a recent spate of mailbox break-ins.
  
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• Neighbor Hears Fatal Gunshots, Recalls Scene After 3 Killed in Bolingbrook Home

  06-03-2023 22:39
  
  New details are slowly emerging about a deadly shooting in Bolingbrook, as neighbors describe hearing the gunfire that left three people dead Sunday.
  
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• 12-Year-Old New Jersey Girl Runs In Honor Of Fallen Chicago Police Officer

  06-03-2023 22:24
  
  Sunday night, more than 800 miles from Chicago, a 12-year-girl set out on a one-mile run near the Jersey Shore, carrying in her hands a 'Blue Line' flag and a picture of fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso.
  
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• In Kane and DuPage counties, ballot questions involve new schools, libraries and police station

  06-03-2023 21:48
  
  From plans to build new schools and libraries to a park district's proposal to construct a community center, voters in DuPage and Kane counties will weigh in on various referendum questions in the April election.
  
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• It Would Be Foolish to Ignore What Just Happened in Chicago

  06-03-2023 21:46 via nytimes.com
  
  Democratic candidates everywhere should be paying attention to the miserable showing of Lori Lightfoot in the mayoral primary.
  
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• Teen, 17, was 'sole offender' in deadly Bolingbrook shooting that left 3 dead, police say

  06-03-2023 21:20
  
  A 17-year-old boy was responsible for the shooting deaths of three people inside a Bolingbrook home Sunday evening, killing a 40-year-old man, a 17-year-old girl and one young girl, police said in a Monday news release.
  
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• Suspect Shot and Killed During Robbery in Belmont-Cragin

  06-03-2023 20:40
  
  A 21-year-old woman was fatally shot while trying to rob multiple people sitting inside a car Monday afternoon in Chicago's Belmont-Cragin neighborhood, authorities said.
  
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• Passenger Impaled by Fence Post as Vehicle Crashes Following Suburban Retail Theft

  06-03-2023 20:38
  
  A violent three-vehicle crash in suburban Mettawa left several people injured, including one individual who was impaled by a fence post.
  
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• No further details yet on suspect connected to Bolingbrook shooting that left 3 dead

  06-03-2023 19:56
  
  Police have not yet released further information about the suspect who was detained after a shooting and possible home invasion in Bolingbrook that left a woman, a man and a girl dead on Sunday.
  
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• Neighbors Concerned for Safety After Migrant Shot and Killed in Little Village

  06-03-2023 19:51
  
  It has been almost two weeks since a Guatemalan migrant looking for a better life was killed in Chicago's Little Village community. Now, others who reside nearby say they are living in fear. 
  
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• Did suburbs get their fair share of state's park improvement grants?

  06-03-2023 19:29
  
  More than 200 parks groups throughout Illinois applied for a share of nearly $60 million in state grants largely funded by suburban real estate transfer taxes this year, but several suburban districts came up empty.
  
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• Des Plaines candidates divided about video gambling at restaurants, bars

  06-03-2023 19:21
  
  Des Plaines' aldermanic candidates are split on whether the city council should lift a ban on video gambling at local bars and restaurants.
  
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• Meet Jacobs High School's next principal March 13

  06-03-2023 19:00
  
  Jacobs High School students and parents will have a chance to meet their next principal on March 13.
  
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• Book banning among issues discussed at St. Charles candidate forum

  06-03-2023 18:59
  
  Candidates running for the St. Charles Public Library board and the St. Charles Unit District 303 school board tackled the issue of book banning Sunday at a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County held at the St. Charles Public Library.
  
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• Two Gurnee police officers injured arresting suspects linked to stolen vehicle

  06-03-2023 18:55
  
  Two Gurnee police officers were injured Saturday while arresting suspects linked to a stolen vehicle.
  
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• Man charged with drug-induced homicide of fellow DuPage County jail inmate

  06-03-2023 18:49
  
  A man is charged with drug-induced homicide of a detainee at the DuPage County jail.
  
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• 'Gracious countryside living': Lake Barrington will allow homeowners to keep bees

  06-03-2023 18:35
  
  Lake Barrington has joined the growing list of suburbs allowing homeowners to keep honeybees in apiaries on their properties.
  
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• Watch school board candidates discuss issues in Wheaton Warrenville District 200

  06-03-2023 18:25
  
  Nine candidates for the Wheaton Warrenville District Unit 200 school board race join us for an endorsement interview.
  
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• Volunteers needed to deliver meals to DuPage and Kane seniors

  06-03-2023 18:23
  
  The DuPage Senior Citizens Council in Lombard needs volunteers to help deliver shelf-stable meals to seniors in DuPage and Kane counties from March through October.
  
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• Schaumburg Fire Department receives reaccreditation

  06-03-2023 18:22
  
  The Schaumburg Fire Department has received reaccreditation status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for the second time, keeping the fire service in a select group of 10 agencies in Illinois with that recognition.
  
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• Learn about the 'father' of paramedic services at March 23 program

  06-03-2023 18:22
  
  On Thursday, March 23, the Lisle Heritage Society will host a program on the "History of On-the-Spot Emergency Medical Care" by Paul Ciolino.
  
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• Lakemoor to consider home rule taxing restrictions

  06-03-2023 18:21
  
  Lakemoor trustees Tuesday will consider placing restrictions on the village's special taxing authority should home rule designation be approved by voters April 4.
  
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• More Than 1 Million Illinois Facebook Users to Get Second Settlement Check: Report

  06-03-2023 18:19
  
  According to a new report, more than a million people in Illinois will receive new payments from Facebook that stems from a $650 million settlement the company reached in a lawsuit over inappropriate use of biometric data.
  
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• Here Are All of The Chicago Holidays In 2023

  06-03-2023 18:01
  
  As we head into spring, you may be wondering when your next break will come, and the city of Chicago observes 13 official holidays.
  
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• Chicagoans Engaging Fellow Residents to Help Promote City Neighborhoods

  06-03-2023 17:30
  
  Instead of promoting typical tourist attractions, Choose Chicago, the city’s tourism agency, is focusing on promoting unique neighborhood offerings, and they are using residents to help get the word out.
  
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• Check Out These Free Museum Days Throughout Chicago

  06-03-2023 17:24
  
  With temperatures on the rise, and spring break fast approaching, you may be looking for ideas to get out of the house, and some of Chicago's most iconic museums are offering free admission on select dates for Illinois residents.
  
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• Here's What's Happening At The Salt Shed In 2023, Including Shows by The Roots and The Flaming Lips

  06-03-2023 17:07
  
  The Salt Shed is shaping up to be one of the liveliest venues in the city this year, drawing a wide-variety of musical acts and events this spring and summer.
  
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• ‘You Are And Will Always Remain a Hero:' Wife of Slain CPD Officer Shares Emotional Tribute

  06-03-2023 16:58
  
  The wife of Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso, who was shot and killed in the line of duty last week, penned an emotional tribute on social media, saying, in part, "I am grateful for every minute that God allowed me to share with you."
  
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• Making a Difference: Haircuts for Humane Helps Build Self Worth Through Free Pop-Up Services

  06-03-2023 16:56
  
  Samuel Brown, lovingly known as "Sam the Barber," travels around Chicago to make grooming services accessible and convenient for communities in need.
  
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• Cubs' Roster Moves: Brailyn Marquez to Minor League Camp

  06-03-2023 16:39
  
  The Chicago Cubs have made their first roster reductions of the spring, sending former top prospect Brailyn Marquez and seven others to minor league camp.
  
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• SafeHouse Chicago, Spy-Themed Restaurant and Bar in River North, Abruptly Closes

  06-03-2023 15:58
  
  After six years of catering to secret agents and curious spies across Chicago, a spy-themed establishment has closed its doors. SafeHouse Chicago, a restaurant and bar featuring all things espionage-related, announced its abrupt closure online Monday, saying the business has “completed its last mission in Chicago.” “We want to thank all of the spies who visited our Windy City headquarters...
  
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• NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago to Host First Runoff Election Forum With Vallas, Johnson

  06-03-2023 15:53
  
  For the first time since they secured spots in the April 4 runoff election, Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a televised forum hosted by NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago on Wednesday, March 8.
  
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• Garrett Popcorn Announces New, Limited-Edition Flavor in the Spirit of St. Patrick's Day

  06-03-2023 15:33
  
  Popcorn lovers are in for a treat, as Garrett Popcorn Shops has announced a new flavor. And it's one that's especially fitting for this time of year, with St. Patrick's Day around the corner.
  
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• Vetting Online Reviews: How To Tell If You're Reading A Fake

  06-03-2023 15:31
  
  Whether you’re looking for a new restaurant to try or you need to find a mechanic, online reviews have become an important tool to help you make the right decision. But just how trustworthy are those reviews?
  
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• Waiting for Your Tax Refund? Here's How to Check the Status

  06-03-2023 15:13
  
  While the tax filing deadline isn't for another month or so, many people have chosen to file early this time around.
  
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• Paul Vallas Earns Roderick Sawyer's Endorsement, While Danny Davis Backs Brandon Johnson

  06-03-2023 15:05
  
  With less than one month to go until the April 4 runoff election, both Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson are working to secure new endorsements that could help bolster their campaigns in the final stretch run.
  
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• Suspect detained in Bolingbrook shooting that left 3 dead, police say

  06-03-2023 14:34
  
  A suspect has been detained following the investigation of a shooting and possible home invasion in Bolingbrook that left a woman, a man and a juvenile dead on Sunday, police said.
  
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• Huntley man killed in crash on icy road near Hampshire

  06-03-2023 14:30
  
  An 80-year-old Huntley man was killed Sunday morning when his car was struck by pickup truck driven by a man who lost control of the vehicle on an icy roadway near Hampshire, authorities said.
  
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• Funeral This Week for Chicago Police Officer Shot and Killed in the Line of Duty

  06-03-2023 13:24
  
  Fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso, who was fatally shot in the line of duty Wednesday, will be remembered at funeral services later this week.
  
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• Is There Mail In Illinois Today? What to Know About The Pulaski Day Holiday

  06-03-2023 13:22
  
  The city of Chicago observes Pulaski Day on the first Monday in March. But are schools open, and is mail delivered? Here's what to know.
  
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• These Are The 20 Best Restaurants in Chicago, New List Based On ‘Gut Instinct' Says

  06-03-2023 12:31
  
  If you're looking to make a dinner reservation in Chicago, there's no shortage of spots to choose from. And there are no shortage of to restaurant lists to consult from, either.
  
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• When is CPS Spring Break for 2023? Here's The Latest Chicago Public Schools Calendar

  06-03-2023 11:06
  
  Believe it or not, there's only four months of classes left on the 2022-2023 Chicago Public Schools calendar. But before the school year comes to an end, there's spring break, and one final holiday to get through first.
  
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• Don't Miss It: Chicago River to Soon Be Dyed Green For 2023 For St. Patrick's Day

  06-03-2023 09:30
  
  The countdown is on for one of the city's most beloved St. Patrick's Day traditions: The dyeing of the Chicago River green.
  
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• When Do We ‘Spring Forward?' The 2023 Illinois Time Change is Almost Here

  06-03-2023 08:47
  
  In less than a week, residents across Illinois will change their clocks, "spring forward" and potentially lose an hour of sleep when daylight saving time begins for 2023.
  
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• What is Pulaski Day, and Are Schools in Chicago and Illinois Open Today?

  06-03-2023 07:44
  
  What is Casimir Pulaski Day, and are schools in Illinois and Chicago open? Here's what to know.
  
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• City of Chicago Holidays: Are Chicago Public Schools Open on Pulaski Day?

  06-03-2023 07:44
  
  Monday marks Casimir Pulaski Day, a holiday observed both across the City of Chicago that honors Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born cavalry officer killed in the Revolutionary War.
  
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