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• Elgin woman charged with stabbing to death companion she's accused of attacking in 2021

  11-04-2023 23:57
  
  A woman charged with aggravated domestic battery in 2021 is now charged with stabbing the same victim to death.
  
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• Outdoor concert with marijuana? Mundelein weighs dispensary's request to hold at least one

  11-04-2023 23:11
  
  Mundelein's lone cannabis dispensary could host an outdoor music concert or series at which consumption of the drug would be permitted.
  
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• Music with marijuana? Mundelein weighs dispensary's request to hold concerts

  11-04-2023 22:34
  
  Mundelein's lone cannabis dispensary could host an outdoor music concert or series at which consumption of the drug would be permitted.
  
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• Buffalo Grove Pride Parade and Picnic set for June 4, accepting applications

  11-04-2023 22:32
  
  The Buffalo Grove Pride Parade and Picnic will be held June 4, and event organizer The Pinta Pride Project is accepting applications for participants, sponsors and volunteers. This year's theme is "The Magic of Pride."
  
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• Arlington Heights police release new details of attempted robbery of postal worker

  11-04-2023 22:32
  
  New details emerged Tuesday about the aggravated robbery of a letter carrier over the weekend in Arlington Heights.
  
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• Location change for Elk Grove Village entryway development open house

  11-04-2023 22:30
  
  The open house to reveal the latest redevelopment plans for the corner of Arlington Heights and Higgins roads in Elk Grove Village will be held Thursday night at Belvedere Banquets.
  
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• Contracts awarded for Miller Road and Darrell Road as construction season in Lake County begins

  11-04-2023 22:29
  
  Roadwork in Lake County will be heating up in coming weeks with the award Tuesday of about $8.37 million in contracts for the first two big projects of the season.
  
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• Lake County Board unanimously supports Ethan's Law

  11-04-2023 22:27
  
  The Lake County Board is lending its support for the proposed Ethan's Law that would require the safe storage of firearms.
  
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• Glenbrook North boys volleyball seeks to raise the intensity

  11-04-2023 22:27
  
  On April 6 Glenbrook North and Wheaton Warrenville South boys volleyball met in Northbrook and learned more about what it'll take for them to approach an elite level this season.
  
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• Games postponed as Mundelein HS investigates allegations of misconduct by baseball team members

  11-04-2023 22:16
  
  Possible violations of Mundelein High School's student and athletic codes of conduct have triggered an internal investigation and the postponement of three varsity baseball games, officials confirmed Tuesday.
  
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• Process of Picking New Chicago Police Superintendent Begins With Town Hall

  11-04-2023 21:56
  
  The process of picking Chicago’s next police superintendent took an important step forward on Tuesday night with the first of at least four town halls, designed to give the city’s residents a chance to voice their opinions on the department’s leadership.
  
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• Father of Columbia Student Threatens Legal Action After He Was Denied Emergency Restroom Use

  11-04-2023 21:47
  
  A man with a disability says his civil rights were violated when he had an emergency situation last week at Columbia College and was denied access to a bathroom at the facility.
  
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• Games postponed as Mundelein HS investigates alleged misconduct by baseball team members

  11-04-2023 21:16
  
  Possible violations of Mundelein High School's student and athletic codes of conduct have triggered an internal investigation and the postponement of three varsity baseball games, officials confirmed Tuesday.
  
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• Geneva District 304, teachers union OK new 3-year contract

  11-04-2023 21:04
  
  The Geneva Unit District 304 school board Monday unanimously approved a new three-year contract with the teachers union at at an additional cost of $5 million, according to a news release.
  
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• Gun found in vehicle at Antioch High School but no threat to students or staff, police say

  11-04-2023 21:02
  
  A 21-year-old, part-time Antioch Community High School student was taken into custody Tuesday morning after a handgun was found in his vehicle during a regularly scheduled canine "scent search," police said.
  
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• Dansby Swanson Leaves Cubs' Game Vs. Mariners

  11-04-2023 20:54
  
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson was forced to leave Tuesdays game against the Seattle Mariners prior to the start of the sixth inning.
  
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• Watch: Nelson Velazquez Crushes Grand Slam for Cubs

  11-04-2023 20:22
  
  The Cubs found themselves down 7-0 after the top of the second inning, but Nelson Velazquez and the rest of the team's offense weren't ready to call it an early night.
  
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• Elgin woman charged with killing companion she had attacked in 2021

  11-04-2023 20:01
  
  A woman charged with aggravated domestic battery in 2021 is now charged with stabbing the same victim to death.
  
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• Round Lake Park motorcyclist killed in crash Monday

  11-04-2023 19:49
  
  Authorities have identified the motorcycle rider who died following a crash with an SUV Monday afternoon in Round Lake Beach as 18-year-old Alexis Coria of Round Lake Park.
  
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• Industrial Fire Prompts Evacuation Order in Indiana City

  11-04-2023 19:41
  
  Authorities urged people to evacuate Tuesday near a large industrial fire in an Indiana city near the Ohio border that sent massive clouds of black smoke into the sky.
  
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• Summer construction season kicks off in some McHenry County towns

  11-04-2023 19:34
  
  A reconstruction of the Johnsburg Road bridge in Johnsburg is one of the several projects in McHenry County that will cause detours for motorists this summer.
  
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• Old Brunswick site in Algonquin will soon host self-storage business nearly four years after approval

  11-04-2023 19:31
  
  Nearly four years after receiving its original approval, a long-vacant spot in Algonquin is expected to be home to three new businesses by the end of the year.
  
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• Michigan Man Pleads No Contest to Shooting 84-Year-Old Anti-Abortion Campaigner

  11-04-2023 19:23
  
  A western Michigan man who said he accidentally shot an 84-year-old woman campaigning against abortion rights at his home has pleaded no contest to assault and two other charges, records show.
  
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• Postpartum Home Visits Set to Expand in Chicago

  11-04-2023 18:53
  
  The Chicago Department of Public Health is expanding a program that provides home visits by a registered nurse to new moms and babies in the city.
  
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• Two Mundelein businesses are first beneficiaries of town's latest grant program

  11-04-2023 18:39
  
  Two Mundelein businesses are the first beneficiaries of a municipal grant program designed to help entrepreneurs cover relatively small expenses.
  
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• Man barricaded inside Ingleside home gives up after being bitten by police dog

  11-04-2023 18:37
  
  A 53-year-old man who barricaded himself inside an Ingleside home early Tuesday morning surrendered to police after being bitten by Lake County Sheriff's Office police dog Dax, officials said.
  
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• Doc10 Film Fest Showcases Documentaries With Social Impact

  11-04-2023 18:12
  
  The new documentary, “Little Richard: I am Everything”, which will premiere at the upcoming Doc10 film festival, tells the story about his upbringing that you may not have heard.
  
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• Former President Obama Reacts to News Chicago Will Host 2024 Democratic National Convention

  11-04-2023 17:50
  
  Chicago will host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, and one of the city's biggest cheerleaders on the national stage is excited for the event to come to the Midwest.
  
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• Power Outages Impact Metra Electric Trains During Tuesday Commute

  11-04-2023 17:29
  
  A power outage on the Metra Electric Line is causing disruptions to outbound service during the Tuesday evening commute, officials with the agency say.
  
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• Here Are The Walmart Stores In Chicago That Are Not Closing

  11-04-2023 17:12
  
  Walmart announced that four stores located in Chicago would be closing within the next week, catching both local shoppers and employees by surprise.
  
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• Adults Attack Students With Bats During Melee Near High School on Chicago's West Side

  11-04-2023 16:54
  
  A fight at a high school on Chicago’s West Side left two students injured after a car-full of adults showed up at the school and attacked the juveniles with baseball bats, according to police.
  
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• Chicago Will Host 2024 Democratic Convention as Party Returns to Midwest

  11-04-2023 16:40 via nytimes.com
  
  For their flagship gathering, President Biden and Democrats chose a city in the heart of a battleground region, which had argued that it embodied the party’s liberal values.
  
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• A ‘Malibu Barbie' Pop-Up Café Is Coming to Chicago This Summer

  11-04-2023 16:37
  
  Chicago is taking the Barbie obsession to a whole new level this summer.
  
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• Wheeling pot dispensary wants permit for consumption lounge

  11-04-2023 15:29
  
  Wheeling's plan commission meets Wednesday to discuss a permit request for a consumption lounge at the Okay Cannabis dispensary.
  
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• Woman Charged After Chicago-Bound Flight Diverted to Kansas City

  11-04-2023 15:25
  
  A woman has been charged in federal court after prosecutors said she caused a disturbance that forced a flight to be diverted to Kansas City International Airport.
  
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• When the 2024 Democratic National Convention Will Take Place in Chicago

  11-04-2023 15:11
  
  All eyes will be on Chicago next summer as the Democratic National Convention brings thousands of delegates and visitors to the city in an event that will culminate with the choosing of the party's presidential nominee.
  
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• Jarred Tinordi Reportedly Inks Extension With Blackhawks

  11-04-2023 15:04
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks will have plenty of big decisions to make over the offseason, but theyve already taken care of one of their pending free agents, as theyve reportedly agreed to terms on an extension with defenseman Jarred Tinordi.
  
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• ‘The Golden Girls' Pop-Up Restaurant Coming to Chicago Next Month. Here's What to Know

  11-04-2023 14:55
  
  Chicago will soon be home to The Golden Girls Kitchen, a traveling pop-up restaurant inspired by the iconic NBC sitcom, with an official opening date having now been announced.
  
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• 18-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV in Round Lake Beach

  11-04-2023 14:48
  
  An 18-year-old motorcycle rider was pronounced dead following a crash with an SUV Monday afternoon in Round Lake Beach, officials said.
  
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• Darnell Wright, Braxton Jones Highlight Bears' Intriguing NFL Draft Calculus

  11-04-2023 14:40
  
  Darnell Wright has the traits and tape of an All-Pro right tackle. If he's the Bears target in the first round, it says a lot about their belief in Braxton Jones.
  
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• A Map of What Road Closures Will Look Like During the NASCAR Chicago Street Race

  11-04-2023 14:18
  
  NASCAR's two-day Chicago Street Race and music festival will take over Chicago streets this summer in a highly-anticipated event, but that will also come with a number of streets closures in the city.
  
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• Mayor-Elect Johnson Taps Prominent Names as Inaugural Chairs For Transition Team

  11-04-2023 14:11
  
  Mayor-elect of Chicago Brandon Johnson announced the inaugural chairs for his "Chicago for the People" transition team, tapping 21 prominent Illinois political figures to assist him in his inauguration to the office.
  
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• Lake County softball notes: Warren starts strong in NSC play

  11-04-2023 14:01
  
  The Warren softball team kicked off the North Suburban Conference portion of its schedule in fine fashion.
  
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• Walmart Releases Statement on Why It Decided to Abruptly Close Several Chicago Locations

  11-04-2023 13:44
  
  As Walmart announced Tuesday that it has plans to close four of Chicago's eight stores by Sunday, the company made a revealing confession: Walmart's Chicago stores are not profitable, nor have they been since they opened nearly two decades ago.
  
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• DuPage County baseball notes: Pitching helps Neuqua Valley get off to strong start

  11-04-2023 13:23
  
  The Neuqua Valley baseball team lost significant talent from last season's 20-win team but have opened up with a strong start to raise expectations.
  
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• Chicago Today's Guide to Rooftop Bars and Patios Around the City

  11-04-2023 13:15
  
  Summer-like weather is making a brief appearance in Chicago, and more is likely on the way, meaning many residents will be searching for rooftop bars, restaurants and patios to capitalize on their time spent outside.
  
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• Chicago Today's Complete Guide to Rooftop Bars and Patios Around the City

  11-04-2023 13:15
  
  Summer-like weather is making a brief appearance in Chicago, and more is likely on the way, meaning many residents will be searching for rooftop bars, restaurants and patios to capitalize on their time spent outside.
  
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• Political Spotlight to Shine on Midwest in 2024 With DNC, RNC Headed to Chicago, Milwaukee

  11-04-2023 13:08
  
  The Midwestern United States' status as a political battleground and bellwether could not be more apparent ahead of the 2024 elections, as both the Democratic and Republican parties have selected Great Lakes cities to coalesce party support ahead of November next year.
  
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• Walmart to Close 4 Chicago Stores in April

  11-04-2023 12:52
  
  Following the closure earlier this year of three suburban stores, Walmart will soon close four Chicago locations, the company announced Wednesday.
  
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• Family Reacts After Interim CPD Supt. Recommends Firing Officer Who Shot Adam Toledo

  11-04-2023 12:42
  
  The family of Adam Toledo has reacted to Interim Chicago Police Supt. Eric Carter's recommendation that Officer Eric Stillman be fired for his role in the deadly March 2021 encounter in Little Village.
  
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