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• Girls soccer: Hinsdale Central, Oswego East battle the elements, play to scoreless tie

  01-04-2023 23:25
  
  Hinsdale Central and Oswego East battled several unexpected conditions on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Suburban Skyview: Hundreds of solar panels atop Techny Prairie Activity Center in Northbrook

  01-04-2023 23:20
  
  This week's Suburban Skyview column gives a birds-eye view of the 833 solar panels on the roof of the Techny Prairie Activity Center in Northbrook that produce energy to operate the Net Zero Energy Building.
  
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• Decision time: Big mayoral races on the ballot in Elgin, Naperville

  01-04-2023 23:19
  
  Who will replace Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico? Will Dave Kaptain win a fourth term in Elgin or will voters hand the reins to challenger Corey Dixon? Voters in Oak Brook also will be choosing a new village president in Tuesday's election.
  
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• These Northwest suburban races have generated controversy ahead of Tuesday's election

  01-04-2023 23:18
  
  Some races for Northwest suburban and Lake County municipal offices and school boards have generated controversy -- and more than a little public attention -- ahead of Tuesday's election.
  
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• A 'transformational project': DuPage County eyes crisis hub to address mental health care needs

  01-04-2023 23:18
  
  Public health officials in DuPage County think they've found a way to improve mental health care that reduces emergency room visits, gets people the help they need and helps keep some facing arrest out of the county jail -- with a behavioral health crisis hub at the county complex in Wheaton.
  
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• 12 Tornadoes Confirmed Following Friday's Night Storms in Northern Illinois and Northern Indiana

  01-04-2023 22:07
  
  At least 12 tornadoes swept through portions of northern Illinois and northern Indiana Friday, resulting in multiple deaths, damaging numerous buildings and downing trees across the region.
  
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• Man Shot in Parking Lot of Children's Indoor Playground: Alsip Police

  01-04-2023 21:34
  
  A man sustained several gunshot wounds in an ambush Saturday evening outside a children's indoor playground facility in south suburban Alsip, police said.
  
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• Vehicle Struck by Bullets on Kennedy Expressway, Illinois State Police Say

  01-04-2023 20:55
  
  An investigation is underway after a vehicle was struck by gunfire Saturday afternoon along the Kennedy Expressway, according to the Illinois State Police.
  
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• Semi Driver Working on Truck Along I-80/94 Struck By Alleged Drunk Driver: Indiana State Police

  01-04-2023 19:39
  
  An accused drunk driver struck a semi driver who was working on his truck along Interstate 80/94 late Friday night in northwest Indiana, according to authorities.
  
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• Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation for Illinois Counties Hit Hardest by Tornadoes, Storms

  01-04-2023 18:57
  
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation for several Illinois counties that sustained tornado damage Friday, allowing the impacted communities to more easily access state resources.
  
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• Man Killed in Roof Collapse at Belvidere's Apollo Theatre Identified

  01-04-2023 18:02
  
  Authorities in Belvidere have identified the man who was killed when a roof collapsed during a concert at the Apollo Theatre as severe storms wreaked havoc on the region Friday night.
  
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• Storms Kill at Least 10 as Tornadoes Tear Through Midwest and South

  01-04-2023 16:58 via nytimes.com
  
  Tornadoes in Arkansas injured at least 30 people. One person was killed and at least 28 others were hospitalized after a roof collapsed at a theater in Illinois.
  
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• Store Robbery Suspect Fatally Shot by Manager With Concealed Carry License: Chicago Police

  01-04-2023 16:39
  
  The store manager of a Calumet Heights auto parts store, who possesses a concealed carry license, shot and killed a man who tried to rob the establishment Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. The robbery was reported at around 2:30 p.m. in the 9100 block of South Stony Island Avenue. According to authorities, a male suspect, believed to be 30 to...
  
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• Auto Parts Store Robbery Suspect Shot by Manager With Concealed Carry License: Chicago Police

  01-04-2023 16:39
  
  The store manager of a Calumet Heights auto parts store, who possesses a concealed carry license, shot a man who tried to rob the establishment Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. The robbery was reported at around 2:30 p.m. in the 9100 block of South Stony Island Avenue. According to authorities, a male suspect, believed to be 30 to 40 years...
  
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• Cleanup Underway After Strong Storms Thrash Northwest Indiana

  01-04-2023 16:20
  
  Many northwest Indiana homeowners were dealing with the aftermath of mother nature Friday after powerful storms struck the area, bringing wind gusts of up to 75 miles per hour. Torrona Tillman, a Merrillville resident, said she and her husband, Larry, were sitting at their home in the evening hours, watching television, when they heard a big rumble. “…Sounded like something...
  
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• Who Is Paul Vallas? What to Know About the Former CPS CEO as the Runoff Election Approaches

  01-04-2023 15:35
  
  With the 2023 Chicago mayoral runoff election just three days away, voters are looking to make their decision as former CPS CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson make their final pushes for public support.
  
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• NWS Confirms 3 Tornadoes Touched Down in Northern Illinois Friday

  01-04-2023 15:05
  
  The National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes struck northern Illinois Friday evening as a series of intense storms pummeled the region.
  
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• NWS Confirms 2 Tornadoes Touched Down in Northern Illinois Friday

  01-04-2023 15:05
  
  The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes struck northern Illinois Friday evening as a series of intense storms pummeled the region.
  
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• Severe Weather Across Illinois Friday Night Leaves 4 Dead: IEMA

  01-04-2023 14:38
  
  Four people were killed Friday evening as severe storms that potentially spawned several tornadoes swept across much of the state, according to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
  
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• Who is Brandon Johnson? What to Know About the Cook County Commissioner Ahead of the Runoff Election

  01-04-2023 13:51
  
  Just over a month after voters cast their ballot in the first round of the Chicago municipal elections, runoff elections for mayor and 14 of the city's 50 wards are just three days away.
  
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• Here's a Look at Where Voter Turnout Stands With Mayoral Runoff Election Days Away

  01-04-2023 11:50
  
  With the 2023 Chicago mayoral runoff election just three days away, both former CPS CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson are making their final efforts to court voters in what appears to be a neck-and-neck race.
  
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• Officials Expected to Provide Update After 1 Killed, 28 Injured In Roof Collapse at Apollo Theatre in Belvidere

  01-04-2023 10:03
  
  Officials are expected to provide an update Saturday morning after at least one person was killed and 28 others were injured Friday night when a roof collapse occurred during a concert at Belvidere's Apollo Theatre as severe storms swept through the community.
  
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• Belvidere's Apollo Theatre Condemned After Roof Collapses, Killing 1 and Injuring 40 Others

  01-04-2023 10:03
  
  Boone County and Belvidere officials provided an update Saturday morning after one person was killed and 40 others were injured Friday night when a roof collapse occurred during a concert at Belvidere's Apollo Theatre as severe storms swept through the community.
  
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• Belvidere's Apollo Theatre Condemned After Roof Collapse During Severe Storms Leaves Man Dead, 40 Others Injured

  01-04-2023 10:03
  
  Boone County and Belvidere officials provided an update Saturday morning after one person was killed and 40 others were injured Friday night when a roof collapse occurred during a concert at Belvidere's Apollo Theatre as severe storms swept through the community.
  
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• Belvidere's Apollo Theater Condemned After Roof Collapses, Killing 1 and Injuring 40 Others

  01-04-2023 10:03
  
  Boone County and Belvidere officials provided an update Saturday morning after one person was killed and 40 others were injured Friday night when a roof collapse occurred during a concert at Belvidere's Apollo Theatre as severe storms swept through the community.
  
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• 14-Year-Old Girl Critically Wounded After Being Shot Inside Residence in West Pullman

  01-04-2023 08:46
  
  A 14-year-old girl was seriously injured in a shooting early Saturday in the West Pullman neighborhood.
  
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• Chicago Forecast: Much Cooler, Cloudy Skies and Possible Wintry Mix in the Morning

  01-04-2023 08:33
  
  After significant storms backed by wind gusts over 80 miles per hour in some spots swept through the Chicago area on Friday afternoon and evening, a drastic difference is now in store Saturday in the aftermath of yesterday's severe weather.
  
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• One killed in theater roof collapse in Belvidere, while storms bring outages, floods in suburbs

  01-04-2023 06:47
  
  One person was killed and 28 people were hurt after the center of the roof of a theater in Belvidere collapsed as a concert was going on. The tragedy came as two lines of intense storms raced through northern Illinois and the suburbs Friday evening.
  
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• Deadly Tornadoes Cut Paths Through Midwest and South

  01-04-2023 06:46 via nytimes.com
  
  Tornadoes in Arkansas injured at least 30 people. A person was killed and at least 28 others hospitalized after a roof collapsed at a theater in Illinois.
  
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• Storms Kill at Least 4 as Tornadoes Tear Through Midwest and South

  01-04-2023 06:12 via nytimes.com
  
  Tornadoes in Arkansas also injured at least 30 people and destroyed homes. A roof collapsed at a theater in Illinois.
  
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• Tornadoes Kill at Least 3 as Storms Tear Through Midwest and South

  01-04-2023 05:33 via nytimes.com
  
  Tornadoes in Arkansas also injured at least 30 people and destroyed homes. A roof collapsed at a theater in Illinois.
  
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• How do Naperville mayoral candidates plan to bridge city's growing partisan gap?

  01-04-2023 03:59
  
  If elected, how do Naperville mayoral candidates Tiffany Stephens, Scott Wehrli and Benny White plan to bridge the partisan gap that seems to be widening in the city council and throughout the community?
  
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• Tornados Kill at Least 3 in Arkansas as Storms Tear Through Midwest and South

  01-04-2023 03:47 via nytimes.com
  
  The tornadoes in the Little Rock and Wynne areas also injured at least two dozen people and destroyed homes. Tornado watches were in effect from Illinois to Mississippi.
  
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• After wind, hail, floods hit suburbs, thousands without power, crowds building at O'Hare

  01-04-2023 03:27
  
  Nearly the entire Chicago area was under some type of severe weather warning or watch Friday night as two lines of intense storms raced across.
  
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• Wind, hail, flash flooding hit suburbs as latest storms bring tornado risk

  01-04-2023 02:18
  
  Nearly the entire Chicago area is under some type of severe weather warning or watch Friday night as a line of intense storms are racing across the Chicago area. The National Weather Service warned of a "particularly dangerous situation" with the potential for intense tornadoes to develop across Iowa and Illinois.
  
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• Tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, Causes Several Injuries: Storm Updates

  01-04-2023 02:11 via nytimes.com
  
  A tornado in Little Rock destroyed homes, caused at least two dozen injuries and forced meteorologists with the local National Weather Service office to evacuate.
  
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• Cook County sees second-most decline in population among all U.S. counties

  01-04-2023 02:11
  
  Cook County has lost residents by the tens of thousands, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest estimates. The county lost 68,000 people between July 2021 and July 2022, the second-greatest decline among all U.S. counties during that period
  
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• Community banks are a source of strength, stability and resiliency

  01-04-2023 01:48
  
  Reading and watching the news recently has made it clear that now, more than ever, there is no better time for local businesses and consumers to do business with a community bank.
  
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• BizWeek: A new grocery store in an old space; Benedictine University adds new leadership

  01-04-2023 01:48
  
  The Business Week That Was: Tony's Fresh Market opened in a space that had been vacant for years; Benedictine U. picks a new president
  
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• Van Buren parking deck maintenance work begins this month in Naperville

  01-04-2023 01:44
  
  Maintenance work on the Van Buren parking deck in downtown Naperville is poised to start.
  
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• Aurora council races focus on development incentives

  01-04-2023 01:31
  
  In the races for the Aurora City Counciul, economic development incentives have been a major issue.
  
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