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• Arlington Heights author who became known nationally as the 'angel lady' dies

  10-03-2023 23:05
  
  An Arlington Heights author who rose to national fame and became known as the "angel lady" for her books about angels and miracles has died. Joan Marie Wester Anderson, 84, wrote more than two dozen books about people who said heavenly angels miraculously saved them from tough situations.
  
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• Lake Villa Township planning new park

  10-03-2023 22:07
  
  Lake Villa Township officials are planning a new 5-acre park with six pickleball courts and other amenities.
  
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• District 23 taps Curtis for assistant superintendent post

  10-03-2023 22:07
  
  Prospect Heights Elementary District 23 school board members Wednesday approved Betsy Ross School principal Craig Curtis as the district's next assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, effective July 1.
  
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• Elgin man charged after DEA investigation seizes cannabis, fentanyl, cocaine and $370K

  10-03-2023 22:05
  
  A Kane County judge refused to lower the bail this week for an Elgin man accused of possessing cocaine, fentanyl and 44 pounds of cannabis
  
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• Furry checkouts: Doggie Day Out allows you to take a shelter dog for the day

  10-03-2023 21:51
  
  A new program called Doggie Day Out at Anderson Humane in South Elgin allows people to "check out" dogs for the day. The program gives the dogs some much-needed time away from the shelter and, hopefully, some exposure to someone interested in adopting them.
  
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• Community Grieves After Chicago Firefighter's Wife, Son Die Following House Fire

  10-03-2023 21:49
  
  A Chicago community is grieving after a firefighter's wife and 7-year-old son died from injuries they sustained in a house fire.
  
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• Glenview, Nortbrook and North Shore events: March 16-22

  10-03-2023 21:24
  
  Mark your calendar for these events in Glenview, Nortbrook and the North Shore.
  
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• Guinness to Open Brewery and Taproom in Chicago's Fulton Market Neighborhood

  10-03-2023 21:21
  
  Guinness is slated to open a tap room and brewery in the city's Fulton Market neighborhood sometime this summer, the company said in a fitting announcement with St. Patrick's Day just days awa
  
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• South Barrington Park District again seeking voter permission to sell land

  10-03-2023 20:36
  
  South Barrington Park District officials again are asking voters to approve selling 34 acres off Bartlett Road and Route 59.
  
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• Energy conservation, tax revenue among priorites for Deer Park trustee candidates

  10-03-2023 20:34
  
  Energy conservation and maintaining a solid flow of sales tax revenue are among the priorities for Deer Park's trustee candidates.
  
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• North Barrington candidates say infrastructure needs, political divide are most serious issues in town

  10-03-2023 20:31
  
  Candidates for seats on North Barrington's village board cited infrastructure needs and the political divide in the country as the most serious issues facing the community.
  
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• Authorities Release Name of 9-Year-Old Girl Shot to Death in Bolingbrook Home Invasion

  10-03-2023 20:31
  
  Authorities have released the name of the 9-year-old girl who was shot and killed Sunday in a “domestic-related” home invasion in southwest suburban Bolingbrook.
  
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• Zoning, parking complaints, street maintenance are topics in Campton Hills president race

  10-03-2023 20:28
  
  Both candidates running for Campton Hills village president say they are committed to maintaining the semirural nature of the village and continuing to operate it without a property tax.
  
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• The Capital Grille Opens New Location at Westfield Old Orchard Mall

  10-03-2023 20:12
  
  The Capital Grille, a fine dining restaurant known for its dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and world-class wines, officially opened Friday at Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie.
  
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• Sheriff: Minnesota Man Kills Sex Offender Using Antler

  10-03-2023 19:48
  
  A Minnesota man was charged Friday with fatally beating an elderly man previously convicted of child sexual assault, who he believed had stalked his young daughter in the past.
  
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• BizWeek: No stand on possible Bears tax break; investing in Aurora Municipal Airport

  10-03-2023 19:25
  
  The Business Week That Was: Arlington Heights won't say how it feels about a possible Bears property tax break; Aurora is making a big investment in its airport.
  
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• Gang Members Charged With Selling Crack Cocaine, Primarily in Albany Park, Using Phone Hotline to Make Deliveries

  10-03-2023 19:13
  
  Eleven gang members have been charged with selling crack cocaine, primarily in the Albany Park neighborhood on the North Side, using a telephone hotline to make deliveries.
  
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• Original Cast Member Returning to ‘Chicago Fire' Amid Fellow Actor's Absence

  10-03-2023 17:46
  
  While one of the stars from the hit NBC series "Chicago Fire" is taking a break, another is coming back - again.
  
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• We Should ‘Split the Difference' When it Comes to Time Changes, Professor Says

  10-03-2023 17:40
  
  As debate continues about ending the twice-a-year time changes and keeping one consistent time, one University of Illinois professor has a solution.
  
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• Chicago's Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is This Month. Here's What You Need to Know

  10-03-2023 17:16
  
  This year's Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is fast approaching.
  
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• Former Panthers Wide Receiver D.J. Moore Reacts to Trade to Bears

  10-03-2023 17:15
  
  The Carolina Panthers traded D.J. Moore to the Chicago Bears and the wide receiver took to Twitter to react.
  
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• Bears Players React to Trade for Wide Receiver D.J. Moore

  10-03-2023 17:15
  
  The Carolina Panthers traded D.J. Moore to the Chicago Bears for the No. 1 pick and players reacted on Twitter.
  
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• WATCH: The Chicago River Turns Green For St. Patrick's Day

  10-03-2023 17:03
  
  Looking to catch this weekend's dyeing of the Chicago River? Whether you're in person or virtual we've got you covered.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: The Chicago River Will Turn Green For St. Patrick's Day

  10-03-2023 17:03
  
  Looking to catch this weekend's dyeing of the Chicago River? Whether you're in person or virtual we've got you covered.
  
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• How to Watch the Chicago River Dyeing Live In Person or Virtually on Saturday

  10-03-2023 17:03
  
  Looking to catch this weekend's dyeing of the Chicago River? Whether you're in person or virtual we've got you covered.
  
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• How to Watch the Chicago River Dyeing Live In Person or Virtually

  10-03-2023 17:03
  
  Looking to catch this weekend's dyeing of the Chicago River? Whether you're in person or virtual we've got you covered.
  
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• Why Did the Chicago Bears Trade the No. 1 Pick to the Panthers Now?

  10-03-2023 16:56
  
  Rationalizing why the Bears traded the No. 1 pick to the Carolina Panthers well before the start of the NFL draft.
  
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• Report: Bears Trade No. 1 Pick to the Carolina Panthers for No.9, More

  10-03-2023 16:27
  
  The Bears are trading down from the No. 1 pick to the No. 9 with the Carolina Panthers, first reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
  
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• Chilly Temps, Cloudy Skies on Tap for Saturday's Chicago River Dyeing

  10-03-2023 16:02
  
  One of Chicago's most popular Saint Patrick Day traditions - the dyeing of the Chicago River - will take place Saturday, drawing thousands of visitors from near and far.
  
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• Sleep Experts Share Tips As Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend

  10-03-2023 15:26
  
  With clocks finally set to "spring forward" this weekend as daylight saving time begins, the 23-hour day on Sunday could impact sleeping patterns for Americans living in states who observe the time change.
  
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• Erich Schwenk: candidate for Mundelein trustee

  10-03-2023 14:26
  
  Erich Schwenk is running for a seat on the Mundelein village board in the April 4 election.
  
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• Juul to Pay Chicago $23.8M for Underage Vaping Settlement

  10-03-2023 14:21
  
  Vaping company Juul Labs will pay Chicago $23.8 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company marketed products to underage users, the city announced Friday.
  
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• Sen. Elizabeth Warren Endorses Brandon Johnson For Mayor in First National Endorsement of Runoff Campaign

  10-03-2023 13:55
  
  Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson has picked up the first national endorsement of the Chicago mayoral runoff campaign, as Massachusetts Senator and former presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren announced her endorsement of Johnson's campaign on Friday.
  
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• The Chicago River Dyeing Tradition Dates Back Nearly 70 Years. But How Do They Do It?

  10-03-2023 13:33
  
  Here's what we know about the Chicago River dyeing -- although much of it still remains a magical mystery.
  
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• Wife Dies After Fire at Chicago Firefighter's Montclare Home That Also Killed 7-Year-Old

  10-03-2023 13:11
  
  The wife of a Chicago firefighter has passed away days after their family's Montclare home caught fire in a blaze that also claimed the life of their 7-year-old son and left two other children hospitalized in critical condition.
  
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• Your $2 Bill Could Actually Be Worth a Whole Lot More. Here's How to Tell

  10-03-2023 12:03
  
  That $2 bill you've likely had stored for years unsure of how to use it may be more valuable than you think.
  
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• Stefanie Boucher: 2023 candidate for Rolling Meadows City Council, Ward 5

  10-03-2023 11:44
  
  BioTown: Rolling MeadowsAge on Election Day: 39Occupation: Project managerEmployer: Motorola SolutionsPrevious offices held: Past positions: President of Willow Bend PTA, president of Carl Sandburg PTSA, president of the Northwest Suburban Council PTA. executive board for Northwest Cook Region PTA, executive board for Rolling Meadows High School Music BoostersQ&AQ: What is the most serious issue your community will face in the coming years and how should the city council or village board res
  
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• Jon Bisesi: 2023 candidate for Rolling Meadows City Council, Ward 5

  10-03-2023 11:44
  
  BioTown: Rolling MeadowsAge on Election Day: 59Occupation: Supply chainEmployer: CulliganPrevious offices held: Alderman Ward 5Q&AQ: What is the most serious issue your community will face in the coming years and how should the city council or village board respond to it? A: There is a very strong possibility of the Chicago Bears moving to the former Arlington Park property. There will be both positive and negative effects on the city of Rolling Meadows and its residents. While this project
  
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• Scott Wehrli: 2023 candidate for Naperville mayor

  10-03-2023 11:41
  
  Naperville liquor commission member Scott Wehrli and Naperville City Councilman Benny White are vying for Naperville mayor in the April 4 consolidated election. Mayor Steve Chirico is not seeking reelection for a third term.
  
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• Benjamin (Benny) White: 2023 candidate for Naperville mayor

  10-03-2023 11:41
  
  Naperville City Councilman Benny White and Naperville liquor commission member Scott Wehrli are vying for Naperville mayor in the April 4 consolidated election. Mayor Steve Chirico is not seeking reelection for a third term.
  
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• Robin D. Meier: candidate for Mundelein trustee

  10-03-2023 11:38
  
  Robin D. Meier is running for a seat on the Mundelein village board in the April 4 election.
  
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• Ramesh C Sharma: candidate for Mundelein trustee

  10-03-2023 11:38
  
  Ramesh C Sharma is running for a seat on the Mundelein village board in the April 4 election.
  
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• Kerston Russell: candidate for Mundelein trustee

  10-03-2023 11:38
  
  Kerston Russell is running for a seat on the Mundelein village board in the April 4 election.
  
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• Kara Lambert: candidate for Mundelein trustee

  10-03-2023 11:38
  
  Kara Lambert is running for a seat on the Mundelein village board in the April 4 election.
  
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• Chicago's Field Museum Staff Votes to Unionize

  10-03-2023 11:23
  
  Workers at Chicago’s Field Museum have voted to unionize with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
  
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• She stopped to complain about police lights. Now she's facing DUI charges.

  10-03-2023 11:14
  
  Nobody likes bright lights from another vehicle in their face while driving in the dark. But when those lights are coming from a police vehicle that's pulled over for a traffic stop, you might not want to stop in the middle of the road to complain. Especially if you've been drinking.
  
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• Vikings Cut WR Adam Thielen After 10 Years With Home-State Team

  10-03-2023 10:10
  
  The Minnesota Vikings started their salary cap purge by terminating the contract of veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks on Monday, ending his eight-year run with the team.
  
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• Some 1970s CTA Cars Have Gone Off the Rails — And Are For Sale — in West Virginia

  10-03-2023 09:53
  
  Ever wanted to own a CTA rail car? Now’s your chance — but you’ll have to leave Chicago.
  
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• What to Know for Getting to and From the Chicago River Dye This Weekend

  10-03-2023 09:50
  
  One of Chicago's most beloved traditions, the annual river dye for St. Patrick's Day, will see many traveling to, from and around the city as they kick off the holiday festivities.
  
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• Snow Totals: Chicago Suburb Records Whopping 9.6 Inches of Snow Fall

  10-03-2023 09:03
  
  In Lake County, Mundelein snow totals are coming in at 6 inches, the National Weather Service says. But in McHenry County, the snow totals are even higher
  
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