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• Man charged with murder in 2015 Aurora shooting

  06-04-2023 23:37
  
  A man has been charged with first- and second-degree murder in a 2015 shooting in Aurora.
  
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• Incumbent Pietryla leads St. Charles City Council 4th Ward race

  06-04-2023 22:38
  
  It appears that 4th Ward Alderperson David Pietryla is headed to a second term on the St. Charles City Council.
  
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• Two arrested on charges of trespassing at Michael Jordan's Highland Park home Tuesday

  06-04-2023 22:36
  
  An 18-year-old Mundelein man and a juvenile were caught trespassing late Tuesday night at Michael Jordan's 56,000-square-foot Highland Park home, police said.
  
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• Woman Pleads For Puppy's Safe Return After Being Stolen At Gunpoint on Chicago's South Side

  06-04-2023 21:47
  
  A woman on Chicago’s South Side is sharing her story in hopes to find her beloved puppy after it was stolen from her at gunpoint.
  
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• Gov. Pritzker Comments on Brandon Johnson's Victory in Mayoral Runoff, Says Mayor-Elect Will ‘Bring Vibrancy' To Chicago

  06-04-2023 21:18
  
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker offered comments on the outcome of the Chicago mayoral runoff election on Wednesday, talking about the race at length for the first time since congratulating Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson on Tuesday night.
  
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• Incumbents set to return to St. Charles District 303 board

  06-04-2023 20:24
  
  It appears St. Charles Unit District 303 school board members Becky McCabe, Joseph Lackner and Matthew Kuschert are headed back to the board along with newcomer Thomas Lentz.
  
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• Lake County property transfers for March 6-7, 2023

  06-04-2023 19:47
  
  Lake County property transfers for March 6-7, 2023
  
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• Kane County property transfers for Feb. 14 to March 6, 2023

  06-04-2023 19:47
  
  Kane County property transfers for Feb. 14 to March 6, 2023
  
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• DuPage County property transfers for March 1-6, 2023

  06-04-2023 19:47
  
  Addison$383,000; 916 E Gladys Ave., Addison; Sold on March 6, 2023, by Pawel Mrozek to Michael Joseph Jarosz$350,000; 820 Kings Point Dr W, Addison; Sold on March 1, 2023, by Jesus D Rocha to Brian Archambault$295,000; 35 S Addison Road, Addison; Sold on March 1, 2023, by Charo D Rivera to Miguel Tiscareno$272,500; 118 N Rose Ave., Addison; Sold on March 3, 2023, by Terry R Yormark II to Paulina D Bonilla$260,000; 374 W Park Ave., Addison; Sold on March 1, 2023, by Hof Reo 1 LLC to Stephanie A S
  
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• Cook County property transfers for Feb. 14 to March 7, 2023

  06-04-2023 19:47
  
  Cook County property transfers for Feb. 14 to March 7, 2023
  
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• Dog Taken From Owner at Gunpoint in Chatham

  06-04-2023 19:32
  
  A dog was taken from a woman at gunpoint Wednesday night in the Chatham neighborhood.
  
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• Grieving Family Wants Answers After Son Who Was Fishing is Seriously Wounded in Shooting

  06-04-2023 19:19
  
  A 23-year-old man is fighting for his life after being shot near the Chicago River in the city's Albany Park neighborhood.
  
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• Grieving Family Wants Answers After Son Who Was Fishing is Seriously Wounded in Albany Park Shooting

  06-04-2023 19:19
  
  A 23-year-old man is fighting for his life after being shot near the Chicago River in the city's Albany Park neighborhood.
  
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• Voila! Wheaton French Market set to open in new downtown pavilion

  06-04-2023 18:51
  
  In a sure sign of spring, a first-of-the-season French market opens this Saturday in Wheaton's new downtown pavilion.
  
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• Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson Meets With Mayor Lori Lightfoot as Transition Begins

  06-04-2023 18:43
  
  With major change on the horizon within the next several weeks in Chicago as the city transitions from one mayor's administration to another, the first step in that process took place Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Secretary of State Senior Seminar April 14

  06-04-2023 18:28
  
  State Rep. Brad Stephens is hosting his second annual Secretary of State Super Senior Seminar and Rules of the Road Presentation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 14.
  
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• Roselle Lions to hold blood drive April 13

  06-04-2023 18:28
  
  The Roselle Lions Club is hosting a "Hope Springs Eternal" blood drive on Thursday, April 13.
  
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• Elgin Kiwanis taking grant proposals

  06-04-2023 18:28
  
  The Kiwanis Club of Elgin is offering grants to organizations or agencies with programs that benefit children in the greater Elgin area.
  
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• 2 Teens Shot Near Illinois Institute of Technology Campus on South Side

  06-04-2023 18:06
  
  Two teenage boys were shot Thursday afternoon near the Illinois Institute of Technology campus in Douglas on the South Side.
  
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• First Round of Chicago Mayoral Mail-In Ballot Results Have Arrived. Here's What They Show

  06-04-2023 17:39
  
  Election season in Chicago may officially be over, but results from the municipal runoff elections will not be official until April 18, which marks two weeks after the elections were held.
  
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• Young suburban musicians jam out in Paramount's 'School of Rock'

  06-04-2023 17:14
  
  Among the 21 kids performing in Paramount Theatre's regional premiere of "School of Rock" are three budding pros from the suburbs including Arlington Heights' Annabel Finch, Downers Grove's Naya Rosalie James and Aurora's Levi Merlo.
  
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• Judge orders developer of stalled Fox River Grove apartment project to pay $145K to Ozinga

  06-04-2023 16:58
  
  A McHenry County judge Wednesday granted a default judgment ordering the developer of a stalled 100-unit apartment project in Fox River Grove to pay $145,000 to Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc.
  
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• Pop-Up Produce Markets Fill Need in Underserved Chicago-Area Communities

  06-04-2023 16:52
  
  Free produce markets are popping up at several senior centers and community centers in underserved communities in the Chicago area to help fill a need.
  
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• A Guide to Farmer's Markets in Chicago For 2023

  06-04-2023 16:35
  
  As temperatures finally begin to warm up around the Chicago area, it's almost time for weekend trips to the local farmer's market for the best local, in-season offerings.
  
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• National Burrito Day: 3 Restaurants Offering Burrito Deals

  06-04-2023 16:17
  
  Thursday marks National Burrito Day, the unofficial holiday offering a chance for burrito lovers to score deals and even freebies from some of their favorite restaurants.
  
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• Cause of Death Revealed for CFD Lieutenant Who Died Battling Gold Coast Fire

  06-04-2023 14:50
  
  The cause of death for 55-year-old Jan Tchoryk, a Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant who died while battling a high-rise fire in the city's Gold Coast neighborhood Wednesday, was revealed by the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
  
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• A new home for Rocky: Work underway on larger enclosure for River Trail coyote

  06-04-2023 14:30
  
  For better or worse, a new coyote home is under construction at the River Trail Nature Center near Northbrook. Work is progressing on the 2,500-square-foot outdoor enclosure that will be nearly 10 times the size of a previous space used to display the male coyote that has been living at the center.
  
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• Durbin Vows Judiciary Committee ‘Will Act' Following Reports on Justice Clarence Thomas

  06-04-2023 14:01
  
  U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin said the Senate Judiciary Committee "will act" following reports that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has, for more than two decades, accepted luxury trips nearly every year from Republican megadonor Harlan Crow without reporting them on financial disclosure forms.
  
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• Mom's Search for Young Girl Who Befriended Her Son at Suburban Children's Museum Goes Viral

  06-04-2023 13:40
  
  When Kensey Stasica took to Facebook hoping to find the parents of a young girl her 3-year-old son befriended at a suburban museum, she never expected the response she would receive.
  
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• Lawyers For Indiana Man Accused of Killing 2 Delphi Teens Want Move From Prison

  06-04-2023 13:06
  
  Attorneys for a man charged with killing two northern Indiana teenage girls filed an emergency court motion Wednesday seeking to move him from a prison where they claim his condition is deteriorating.
  
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• Missing Schaumburg man located

  06-04-2023 12:52
  
  Schaumburg police have asked for the public's help in locating a missing 83-year-old resident.
  
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• Honda Recalls Some CR-Vs in Cold-Weather States

  06-04-2023 12:47
  
  Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 older small SUVs because road salt can cause the frame to rust and rear suspension parts to come loose.
  
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• How To Get Free Chipotle On National Burrito Day

  06-04-2023 12:12
  
  If you're in the mood to celebrate, Chipotle Mexican Grill has you covered. The popular chain restaurant is giving away 10,000 free burritos in honor of the holiday.
  
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• Chicago Officials Reveal Cause of Gold Coast High-Rise Fire That Left Lieutenant Dead

  06-04-2023 11:42
  
  The Chicago Fire Department revealed the cause of a high-rise blaze in the city's Gold Coast neighborhood, which left a lieutenant dead.
  
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• 2 Chicago Firefighters Die in 2 Days. Here's What We Know So Far

  06-04-2023 11:05
  
  Two Chicago firefighters died within a two-day span battling fires in the city this week, marking an unprecedented situation for the department and the city.
  
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• 5 Takeaways From the Wisconsin and Chicago Elections

  06-04-2023 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  The Wisconsin results show that the salience of abortion is not fading, and in Chicago, a “tough-on-crime” message fell short.
  
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• Weather Forecast for the Chicago Area is About to Change in a Big Way

  06-04-2023 08:21
  
  After several days of stormy conditions followed by a drop in temperatures, what's next for the Chicago area?
  
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• Semi Driver Critically Hurt in Possible Road Rage Shooting Near I-57 in South Suburbs

  06-04-2023 07:12
  
  Police were investigating a possible road rage shooting early Thursday near Interstate 57 in south suburban Posen.
  
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• Fisherman Seriously Hurt After Being Shot in Chicago's Albany Park Neighborhood

  06-04-2023 06:39
  
  A fisherman was seriously wounded after being shot late Wednesday night on Chicago's North Side, authorities said.
  
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• Working together: Republican Kirk, Democrat Schneider tout bipartisanship to students

  06-04-2023 06:16
  
  A current and a former representative of the 10th Congressional District -- one a Republican, the other the Democrat -- discussed the need for bipartisanship before an audience of students Wednesday at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.
  
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• What's Next for Brandon Johnson? Here's What to Expect as Chicago Prepares for New Mayor

  06-04-2023 05:59
  
  The next several weeks will usher in plenty of change for Chicago as the city navigates the waiting period between electing a new mayor and the transition of power, along with the changes expected to come once newly-elected Brandon Johnson takes office.
  
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• Girls soccer: Barrington's big second half sinks Prospect

  06-04-2023 03:50
  
  Barrington used a four-goal second half explosion to defeat host Prospect Wednesday night in Mt. Prospect to earn a well deserved 4-0 victory at George Gattas Memorial Stadium in a rematch of the 2022 MSL Soccer Cup final.
  
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• Baseball: Kaneland uses 11-run 5th to break open game with LaSalle-Peru

  06-04-2023 03:20
  
  With the Kaneland baseball team off to a slow start this season, coach Brian Aversa challenged his players at Tuesday's practice.
  
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• Alert issued for missing Schaumburg man

  06-04-2023 02:27
  
  Schaumburg police have asked for the public's help in locating a missing 83-year-old resident.
  
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• Girls water polo: Hersey downs Buffalo Grove to take MSL East lead

  06-04-2023 02:18
  
  Hersey's girls water polo team came into this season with four straight MId-Suburban East crowns.
  
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• Meet the new mayors: These six election night victors ready to take the reins

  06-04-2023 02:07
  
  Incumbent mayors across the suburbs mostly held their ground on Tuesday. Still, a half dozen new faces were elected to lead in several cities and villages, including Naperville, Rolling Meadows and Buffalo Grove.
  
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• How Brandon Johnson Made Up Ground and Won Chicago’s Mayoral Race

  06-04-2023 01:42 via nytimes.com
  
  Mr. Johnson, a progressive county commissioner, won over liberal voters across the city after finishing second in a first round of balloting.
  
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• U-46, Sugar Grove Library requests are approved, but Kane County voters reject other ballot measures

  06-04-2023 01:13
  
  Elgin District U-46 won permission to replace five schools, and the Sugar Grove Public Library finally received permission to increase its operating taxes. But voters in 3 other Kane County school districts shot down requests to borrow money for building projects, as well as a police station and a park center.
  
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• Referendum roundup: Vote for $22 million Roselle library still too close to call

  06-04-2023 01:06
  
  Roselle Public Library officials remain in limbo after an election night cliffhanger: The difference between approval and rejection of a tax increase request is a mere 55 votes.
  
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• 'We have a lot of healing to do': Incumbents hanging on in contentious Barrington 220 race

  06-04-2023 00:48
  
  The results of the Barrington 220 school board race were as divisive as the campaign. Two incumbents appear to have held onto their seats, while none of the candidates from the slate endorsed by ACTION Pac won spots on the school board.
  
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