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• 3 charged with fleeing police with children in car after Oak Brook theft

  17-04-2023 23:14
  
  Three people were arrested after they stole merchandise from an Oak Brook store and fled police in a vehicle carrying five children, authorities said.
  
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• South Elgin man accused of stabbing his mother to death

  17-04-2023 22:53
  
  A man is accused of stabbing his mother to death at the home they shared in South Elgin.
  
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• Activists Hope to Publicize Youth-Friendly Activities in Wake of Downtown Chicago Disturbances

  17-04-2023 22:49
  
  As Chicago police implement new safety measures in downtown and at the city’s beaches after disturbances occurred over the weekend, activists and leaders are hoping to steer young residents to constructive activities and programs.
  
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• Chicago Pastor Says She's Contacted Police After Months of Vandalism At Church

  17-04-2023 22:30
  
  For almost a year, someone’s been targeting Holy Covenant United Methodist Church in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood with acts of vandalism, and leadership at the church is growing increasingly frustrated while remaining adamant that they will continue to spread a message of love and acceptance.
  
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• Four-year-old boy killed in Kane County crash

  17-04-2023 21:36
  
  A four-year-old boy is dead after a two-vehicle crash Sunday in unincorporated Kaneville Township, authorities said.
  
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• Chicago's Top Doctor Hopes to Stay at Helm in Brandon Johnson's Administration

  17-04-2023 21:28
  
  Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has indicated that he would at least be open to a change of leadership at the Chicago Department of Public Health, but the city’s top doctor is hopeful that she can stay on in her position.
  
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• Suspect charged with attacking homeless man with ax in Arlington Heights parking garage

  17-04-2023 20:52
  
  A man who prosecutors say described himself as "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter," is charged with attempted murder in an attack Sunday on an unhoused man sleeping in the underground portion of a downtown Arlington Heights parking garage.
  
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• Library hosts virtual workshop with bestselling author and illustrator

  17-04-2023 20:52
  
  Celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 6, with a free virtual workshop featuring New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka.
  
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• Cannabis Dispensary to Open Outlet Store in Chicago Suburbs

  17-04-2023 20:40
  
  A cannabis dispensary that currently operates eight locations in Illinois will soon open an outlet store in the Chicago suburbs. The Ascend outlet dispensary, the chain’s first outlet location in Illinois, will be located at 16200 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park and offer “everyday low pricing and ‘flower at a fraction’ of the price,” the company announced in a...
  
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• Chicago's Top Doctor Discusses Highly-Transmissible Arcturus' COVID-19 Variant

  17-04-2023 20:37
  
  Since the pandemic began more than three years ago, numerous variants have emerged as the virus that causes COVID-19 evolved, and as a new subvariant catches the eye of scientists, the city's top doctor says that her department is ready to deal with any increase in cases.
  
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• Pallet Fire Sends Smoke Billowing From Little Village Plant, Officials Say

  17-04-2023 20:15
  
  Chicago firefighters are on the scene of a significant fire at a pallet plant in the Little Village neighborhood, officials say.
  
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• Second recreational pot shop set to open Tuesday in St. Charles

  17-04-2023 19:58
  
  St. Charles' second recreational marijuana dispensary is set to open its doors Tuesday.
  
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• Narcan Vending Machine to be Installed at CTA Red Line Station

  17-04-2023 19:27
  
  A vending machine containing the medication Narcan will soon be installed at the CTA 95th Street Red Line Station. The machine will dispense doses of Narcan, a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, free of charge. Sheila Haennicke, whose son died of an overdose on the Blue Line, has been spearheading the effort to add a machine along the...
  
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• Naper Settlement receives $187,003 tourism grant

  17-04-2023 19:02
  
  Naper Settlement has been selected to receive a $187,003 state tourism grant.
  
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• Characters on Water Street returning to downtown Naperville

  17-04-2023 19:02
  
  Characters on Water Street is returning next month to downtown Naperville.
  
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• Warrenville hosts Arbor Day event April 29

  17-04-2023 19:01
  
  Warrenville's Environmental Advisory Commission is hosting an Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 29.
  
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• KidsMatter offering free classes for students interested in health care careers

  17-04-2023 19:01
  
  KidsMatter is offering free summer classes for high school students interested in health care careers.
  
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• Des Plaines' community garage sale set for May 5-7

  17-04-2023 19:01
  
  Des Plaines' annual community garage sale is set to run May 5-7.
  
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• Earth Day textile and shoe donation event April 22 at Hawthorn Mall

  17-04-2023 19:00
  
  A textile and shoe donation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. April 22 at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills
  
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• Curfews, Bag Checks at Beaches to be Enforced After ‘Reckless, Disruptive and Violent' Behavior: CPD

  17-04-2023 18:49
  
  Following "reckless, disruptive and violent" behavior that occurred downtown this past weekend, Chicago police on Monday evening announced additional security measures, including bag checks at beach entry points and a curfew for minors at Millennium Park.
  
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• Drew Smyly Says Cubs Are ‘Nasty' After Series Win Vs. Dodgers

  17-04-2023 18:48
  
  The Chicago Cubs are brimming with confidence after their series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, and pitcher Drew Smyly summed it up perfectly after his Sunday start.
  
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• Music, comedy and improv add flair to St. Charles North's 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'

  17-04-2023 18:44
  
  St. Charles North High School will present the Tony Award-winning musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" for four live performances.
  
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• South Suburban Girl Group ‘Servndipity' to Compete in Singing Contest

  17-04-2023 17:57
  
  A group of Thornton Fractional North high schoolers is heading to Detroit to compete in a singing contest.
  
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• Nick Madrigal in Cubs' Lineup as He Looks to Earn Regular Role

  17-04-2023 17:55
  
  Chicago Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal is trying to earn a more regular role on the team in the early going of this season, and hell get a chance to make a statement as he gets a start at third base on Monday night against the Oakland Athletics.
  
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• South Elgin Man Charged With First-Degree Murder in Mother's Stabbing Death

  17-04-2023 17:19
  
  A South Elgin man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and felony armed violence for allegedly stabbing and killing his mother Sunday, according to law enforcement.
  
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• Dansby Swanson Makes More History for Cubs

  17-04-2023 17:07
  
  The Chicago Cubs had a strong weekend in the City of Angels against the Dodgers, and Dansby Swanson was a big part of the reason why as he made more history with his new team.
  
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• Authorities identify Buffalo Grove man killed in motorcycle crash

  17-04-2023 16:35
  
  A Buffalo Grove man killed Saturday when the motorcycle he was driving crashed in southeastern Wisconsin has been identified as Scott E. Wicks.
  
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• Art on THE MART Returns to Chicago Riverwalk This Spring

  17-04-2023 16:14
  
  Chicagoans took advantage of the weekend’s warm weather to celebrate the return of Art on THE MART, a massive visual display projected onto the side of the city’s iconic Merchandise Mart along the Chicago River.
  
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• Freeze Warning Issued for Some as Chicago Area Braces for Roller Coaster Weather Week

  17-04-2023 15:28
  
  A freeze warning has been issued for some Chicago-area counties as winter makes its return for the start of what will likely be a roller coaster weather week.
  
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• Here's When Chicago Typically Sees Its Final Snowfall of the Season

  17-04-2023 15:18
  
  The city of Chicago has experienced some summerlike weather in recent days, but we’ve also gotten a blast of wintry weather to remind us of just how unpredictable April can be.
  
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• Hyundai Offering Drivers Insurance Options For Theft-Prone Vehicles

  17-04-2023 14:24
  
  There is potentially a positive development for Hyundai drivers after a surge in thefts has rocked many cities across the nation, and left drivers of certain vehicles with few options to ease their fears.
  
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• Video Shows People Jumping on Cars, Shattered Windshields During ‘Reckless' Downtown Gatherings

  17-04-2023 14:15
  
  People jumping on cars in the middle of the street, swarms of young people running and drivers performing burnouts were among the scenes that played out during large, "disruptive" gatherings of mainly teenagers downtown Chicago this past weekend.
  
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• What Bears Re-Signing Dante Pettis Means for Roster, Draft Plans at WR

  17-04-2023 14:00
  
  The Bears brought back Dante Pettis on a one-year deal Monday. But the veteran's return means very little in the big scheme of things as it pertains to the Bears' plans at WR.
  
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• Sally Ramirez Named SVP of News For NBC Chicago, Telemundo Chicago; Akemi Harrison Promoted to News Director

  17-04-2023 13:54
  
  Sally Ramirez has been named Senior Vice President of News for NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago, a newly created role leading news operations for the NBC and Telemundo owned stations that serve the region’s English- and Spanish-speaking audiences.
  
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• Madeline Kingsbury's Sister Says Missing Minn. Mom Was Trying to Move Out of House Shared With Ex

  17-04-2023 13:39
  
  In an eye-opening interview, the sister of missing Minnesota mother Madeline "Maddi" Kingsbury revealed new details surrounding her sister's mysterious disappearance now entering its third week without answers.
  
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• After Jalen Hurts Contract, Bears Need Justin Fields Full Evaluation Soon

  17-04-2023 13:19
  
  Jalen Hurts reset the QB market with his huge contract extension, and the price for NFL QBs will only continue to go up.
  
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• Target Car Seat Trade-In Program Takes Place This Week. Here's How it Works

  17-04-2023 13:07
  
  Attention parents: If you've got a car seat that you aren't using anymore, now's your chance to trade it in for a coupon.
  
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• Stevenson students advance to final round of international applied math challenge

  17-04-2023 12:24
  
  A small group of Adlai E. Stevenson High School are among the finalists in the international MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge.
  
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• McDonald's Burgers Are Getting a Few Tweaks. Here's What's Changing

  17-04-2023 12:20
  
  McDonald's burgers will soon taste a little bit different, in hopes of making them "more flavorful then ever." Here's what's changing.
  
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• White Sox-Phillies Postponed Due to Weather, Will Be Played as Doubleheader on Tuesday

  17-04-2023 10:41
  
  Due to inclement weather, the Chicago White Sox' game against the Philadelphia Phillies will be postponed and played Tuesday as part of a double header.
  
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• White Sox-Phillies Postponed, Doubleheader on Tuesday

  17-04-2023 10:41
  
  Due to inclement weather, the Chicago White Sox' game against the Philadelphia Phillies will be postponed and played Tuesday as part of a double header.
  
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• What to Know About Highly Transmissible ‘Arcturus' COVID Variant as New Symptom Emerges

  17-04-2023 10:21
  
  With allergy season starting and COVID continuing to evolve, a new variant is bringing another symptom into the mix that could lead to some confusion for this time of year.
  
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• $1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Illinois

  17-04-2023 09:38
  
  Check your tickets, Illinois Lottery players: One of you is now $1 million richer.
  
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• Illinois' Largest Waterpark to Open in June

  17-04-2023 08:37
  
  The Chicago area got a taste of summer last week and that was enough to have many itching for the reopening of seasonal attractions like the state's largest waterpark.
  
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• Chicago Forecast Calls For Snow Showers, Gusty Winds and Cooler Temperatures Monday

  17-04-2023 08:04
  
  Here's hoping you didn't put away your snow boots and heavy jackets for good.
  
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• 11 Killed, 26 Wounded in Chicago Weekend Violence, Shootings

  17-04-2023 07:08
  
  At least 11 people were killed and 26 wounded by gun violence over the weekend across Chicago.
  
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• Falling Snow Snarls Morning Commute, From New Lenox Pile Up to Closures on Indiana Toll Road

  17-04-2023 06:53
  
  As falling snow creates low visibility and leaves roads and highways slushy and wet, several traffic incidents cropping up in the Chicago area are snarling traffic for the Monday morning commute.
  
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• All Lanes Closed on Indiana Toll Road in Hammond Due to Utility Pole Fire

  17-04-2023 06:53
  
  As falling snow creates low visibility and leaves roads and highways slushy and wet, several traffic incidents cropping up in the Chicago area are snarling traffic for the Monday morning commute.
  
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• Following Weekend of ‘Reckless, Disruptive' Gatherings Downtown, Some Call For Teen Curfew to Return

  17-04-2023 05:59
  
  Some activists and business owners in Chicago are calling for officials to reinstate last summer's citywide curfew for minors after this past weekend saw multiple days of large gatherings of young people that resulted in chaotic scenes and multiple arrests.
  
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• Following Weekend of ‘Reckless and Disruptive' Gatherings Downtown, Some Call For Teen Curfew to Return

  17-04-2023 05:59
  
  Some activists and business owners in Chicago are calling for officials to reinstate last summer's citywide curfew for minors after this past weekend saw multiple days of large gatherings of young people that resulted in chaotic scenes and multiple arrests.
  
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