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• Facing huge tax increase, Bears challenge $197 million assessment of Arlington Park

  03-05-2023 23:59
  
  A recent reassessment of Arlington Park will raise its property taxes more than five times the previous amount, a move that has new owners the Chicago Bears seeking relief through an appeal.
  
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• Aurora man charged with threatening Gov. Pritzker

  03-05-2023 23:49
  
  An Aurora man has been charged with threatening Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
  
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• Elgin Mall refocuses on move to closed Dominick's in East Dundee

  03-05-2023 23:48
  
  The mall with dozens of independent Latino-owned shops attracts shoppers from throughout the region.
  
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• Police: Driver under influence of cannabis in Mettawa crash where person was impaled

  03-05-2023 23:42
  
  Additional charges were filed against the driver who officials said caused the three-vehicle crash in Mettawa that impaled a passenger in her car with a wooden fence post in March.
  
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• Naperville gun shop owner asks city to repeal ban on selling certain high-powered rifles

  03-05-2023 22:18
  
  "We will not stop until this ordinance is defeated and the cost and damages are paid in full," Robert Bevis said.
  
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• Residents Voice Concerns at Town Hall Over Save-A-Lot Store Opening In Englewood

  03-05-2023 22:11 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A controversial decision to open a Save-A-Lot location in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood has residents fuming, and they voiced their concerns at a town hall meeting Tuesday.
  
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• Udon Nomi restaurant in downtown Elgin continues family legacy

  03-05-2023 21:55
  
  Udon Nomi officially opened last week in the former location of longtime Elgin favorite Toom Toom Thai, a restaurant that owner Akkarapol Champ had taken over from his mother, Uthatwan "Toom" Wiitanen in 2019.
  
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• St. Charles committee recommends approval of sign for new grocer at former Blue Goose location

  03-05-2023 21:18
  
  The St. Charles Plan Commission is recommending approval of a planned unit development, or PUD, change to allow for a new grocer to construct a 20-foot free-standing sign at the former Blue Goose Market location.
  
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• 'Police activity' closes Oak Grove Road north of Harvard, sheriff's office says

  03-05-2023 21:03
  
  Oak Grove Road between Reese Road and Route 14 north of Harvard is closed "until further notice due to police activity," the McHenry County Sheriff's Office said in an alert Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Abrams, Nats Squeeze Past Cubs for 2nd Straight Night, 2-1

  03-05-2023 20:55 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Cubs offense sputters again as they lose 2-1 to the Nationals and fall to the .500 mark.
  
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• Bears' Arlington Heights Move Complicated by Potential Property Tax Hike

  03-05-2023 19:55 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Chicago Bears’ potential move to Arlington Heights got a little more complicated after the Cook County Assessor hiked the assessed value of the team’s newly acquired land, meaning their property tax bill could be headed for a major increase.
  
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• Report: Bears File Paperwork to Begin Demolition at Arlington Park

  03-05-2023 19:54 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Bears filed the necessary paperwork to begin demolition on the property at Arlington Park, according to the Chicago Tribune.
  
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• Child pornography charges against Bartlett High coach dropped

  03-05-2023 19:48
  
  Child pornography charges have been dropped for a former Bartlett High volleyball coach.
  
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• Illinois City Bans Mailing of Abortion Pills, Defying Legal Risks

  03-05-2023 19:44 via nbcchicago.com
  
  An Illinois city on Tuesday banned the mailing or shipping of abortion pills, defying the state's Democratic attorney general and the American Civil Liberties Union, who have repeatedly warned that the move violates Illinois law's protection of abortion as a fundamental right.
  
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• Multiple People Shot in Parkway Gardens, Officials Say

  03-05-2023 19:30 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago police are on the scene after a shooting in the city’s Parkway Gardens neighborhood, authorities say.
  
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• 4 Shot, 1 Critically-Injured in Parkway Gardens Shooting, According to Chicago Police

  03-05-2023 19:30 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago police are on the scene of a shooting in the city's Parkway Gardens neighborhood that left one person critically hurt and at least three others injured Wednesday evening.
  
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• 'Build-to-rent' housing proposed for former Scott, Foresman headquarters

  03-05-2023 19:29
  
  A proposal for 140 residential units at the former Scott, Foresman & Company headquarters looks to hinge on density and compatability with Glenview's 2017 Comprehensive Plan.
  
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• Batavia approves change to a monthly-bill garbage pickup plan

  03-05-2023 19:29
  
  No more putting "buy garbage stickers" on Batavians' grocery lists, starting July 1. The city council has approved a five-year contract wherein all single-family residences will pay a monthly bill.
  
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• Amtrak Cleared to Run Trains at 110 MPH on Routes Between Chicago, St. Louis

  03-05-2023 19:14 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Officials with Amtrak and the Illinois Department of Transportation have cleared the railroad company to set new maximum speeds for their trains through select corridors in Illinois, with some trains now allowed to reach speeds of 110 miles per hour.
  
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• Retired Glenbrook North teacher shares his semi-true story of life as 'drum corps addict'

  03-05-2023 18:57
  
  Retired Glenbrook North science teacher Mike Piskel wrote a book on one of his early passions -- drum and bugle corps.
  
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• Wauconda Marine officer and his wife seriously injured in head-on-crash

  03-05-2023 18:55
  
  An off-duty Wauconda Police Marine Patrol Unit officer and his wife were seriously injured in a fatal three-car crash April 25 near Rockford. Now, family and friends are raising money to help the couple.
  
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• It's SuperState -- again! -- for Northbrook middle school musicians

  03-05-2023 18:54
  
  Not one, but two Northbrook middle schools are sending bands to the Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival in Champaign this Friday.
  
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• Lake County considering $1,200 bonus for workers during early days of COVID

  03-05-2023 18:53
  
  A $1,200 bonus to Lake County workers during the early part of the pandemic is among 23 projects and initiatives being recommended for $34.2 million in federal coronavirus recovery funding.
  
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• Another 'swatting' threat leads to evacuation of Glenbard West High School

  03-05-2023 18:51
  
  For the second time in a week, students have been evacuated from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn Wednesday due to another suspected "swatting" call, authorities said.
  
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• Glenbrook North teams shine a light on mental health with Spartans Care Fair

  03-05-2023 18:31
  
  The Glenbrook North High School boys and girls lacrosse programs and Community Action Together for Children's Health will present the 'Spartans Care Fair' on May 6.
  
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• Glenview briefs: Chicago River cleanup; AAPI Heritage Month at library

  03-05-2023 18:28
  
  Friends of the Chicago River's Chicago River Day is scheduled for May 13, with more than 70 cleanup efforts of the Chicago-Calumet River system planned that day. Glenview will have two cleanup sites.
  
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• Liam Hendriks ‘Doesn't Plan on Regressing' Upon Return to White Sox

  03-05-2023 18:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Liam Hendriks doesn't plan on cutting himself any slack upon his future return to the White Sox, despite undergoing cancer treatments over the last five months.
  
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• Northbrook briefs: Children's book drive; Northfield Township recycling

  03-05-2023 18:21
  
  State Rep. Jonathan Carroll of Northbrook has paired with Bernie's Book Bank to conduct a children's book drive at his service office this month.
  
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• Wilmette hires sustainability coordinator

  03-05-2023 18:17
  
  Hired in March, sustainability expert Lucy Mellen is the first person to hold a joint position with the Village of Wilmette and the Wilmette Park District, as sustainability coordinator.
  
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• Districts 28 & 37 lauded for music education programs

  03-05-2023 18:15
  
  Northbrook District 28 and Avoca District 37 in Wilmette were among 25 districts in Illinois and 830 districts nationwide to receive Best Communities for Music designation by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.
  
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• Illinois Becomes First State to Pass Bill Aimed at Preventing Book Bans

  03-05-2023 18:09 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Illinois Senate has passed a measure that would help to prevent the practice of banning books, which Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says is in response to efforts in other states to restrict access to reading materials for political and personal reasons.
  
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• Get a professional photo for your social media pages

  03-05-2023 17:15
  
  Photographers with the Fitzgerald Studio will visit the Des Plaines Library on May 16 to take headshots for social media and work profiles.
  
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• Explosions, Fires And Injuries: Know The Risks Behind Lithium-Ion Batteries

  03-05-2023 17:04 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A commonly used household product, likely in your home right now, can have dangerous consequences if not used properly, a fact highlighted by scenes of explosions, fires and injuries nationwide.
  
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• Kaneland High School evacuated after fire in bathroom Wednesday morning

  03-05-2023 16:30
  
  Kaneland High School was evacuated Wednesday morning after a fire was set in a bathroom.
  
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• Suburban Woman Credits Bridgerton-Themed Party For Catching Her Cancer Early

  03-05-2023 15:47 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Peggy Cooley, 48, from suburban Libertyville is sharing the story of her cancer diagnosis to raise awareness of an unexpected sign of breast cancer.
  
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• Federal Appeals Court in Chicago Asked to Intervene After Judge Blocks Assault Weapons Ban

  03-05-2023 15:45 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to put a stop to a federal judge’s ruling in southern Illinois last week that blocked enforcement of the state’s months-old assault weapons ban.
  
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• Yes, Warmer Weather is Coming to the Chicago Area, but Will it Last?

  03-05-2023 15:29 via nbcchicago.com
  
  After what felt like weeks of below-average temperatures and even occasional blasts of wintry precipitation, things are finally going to feel spring-like again in the Chicago area, and extended forecasts are providing a glimpse into how long that could last.
  
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• Chicago Health Officials Advise Residents of Upcoming Changes Due to End of COVID-19 Emergencies

  03-05-2023 15:24 via nbcchicago.com
  
  As the public health emergency declaration regarding the COVID-19 pandemic is slated to end on May 11, Chicago health officials are advising residents of upcoming changes to access to vaccines and testing, as well as the need to re-enroll in coverage for Medicaid patients.
  
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• Forecasters Warn El Niño is Likely This Summer. Here's What That Could Mean for the Midwest

  03-05-2023 14:54 via nbcchicago.com
  
  After two straight years of La Niña , the National Weather Service has warned that conditions are likely for an El Niño to develop in the coming months -- and that could have some big implications.
  
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• New Trier wins 3-2 in baseball game against Glenbrook South

  03-05-2023 14:40
  
  New Trier won its home baseball game with a 3-2 victory over Glenbrook South in Winnetka Tuesday.
  
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• Resurfacing Project for NASCAR Street Race Closes Columbus Drive for Hours

  03-05-2023 13:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A popular strip of road will be closed through much of rush hour Wednesday afternoon as Chicago begins preparations for the upcoming NASCAR street race.
  
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• Video Shows Man Fatally Shot by Chicago Cop in Garfield Park Turned Toward Officers With Gun

  03-05-2023 13:30 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A man who was shot and killed during a foot chase with Chicago police last month appeared to be holding a gun as he turned toward an officer, according to body-worn camera footage released Wednesday.
  
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• Chicago Hospital Receives ‘F' Safety Grade, Other Area Hospitals Move Up in Rankings: Report

  03-05-2023 13:17 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A handful of Illinois hospitals have moved up and earned higher marks on a biannual hospital safety rankings list, while one Chicago-area hospital earned an "F" grade, and several others received a "D," the report shows.
  
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• CPD's Former No. 3 Fred Waller Named Interim Police Superintendent, Johnson Announces

  03-05-2023 10:42 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Fred Waller, who rose through the ranks of the Chicago Police Department to chief of patrol, chief of operations and then third in command, was named interim superintendent for CPD Wednesday, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson announced.
  
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• Illinois State Fair Announces New Headliners for Grandstand Concert Lineup

  03-05-2023 09:25 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Illinois State Fair announced new headliners on the grandstand concert lineup.
  
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• Wendy's Announces The Return of a Fan Favorite Menu Item for Summer

  03-05-2023 08:36 via nbcchicago.com
  
  On the verge of summer, one fast-food spot just spiced up (and cooled down) their menu.
  
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• CPD's Former No. 3 Official Emerges As Front-Runner For Interim Police Superintendent

  03-05-2023 07:10 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Fred Waller, who rose through the ranks of the Chicago Police Department to chief of patrol, chief of operations and then third in command, emerged Monday as the front-runner to serve as interim superintendent and, perhaps, audition for the permanent job.
  
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• Chicago White Sox Mascot Southpaw Crashes The NBC 5 Morning News

  03-05-2023 06:39 via nbcchicago.com
  
  In honor of the upcoming "Weather Day" at the White Sox game, White Sox Southpaw mascot visited the NBC 5 morning show to learn the weekly weather forecast for Chicago, work in the control room, and well, crash the 6 a.m. newscast.
  
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• ‘This is Not Lobbying:' Juror From ‘ComEd 4' Bribery Trial Provides Insight Into Guilty Verdict

  03-05-2023 05:52 via nbcchicago.com
  
  "All of us agreed that lobbying is necessary for our legislators to be educated," juror Amanda Schnitker Sayers told reporters Tuesday. "This is not lobbying. The defense did very well, to try to prove that this was all normal course of business, did not sit well with us."
  
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• Schaumburg considers 4-year plan to improve network, safety, education for bicyclists

  03-05-2023 05:16
  
  Priorities would include promoting safety for children and implementing a bicycle count system to collect usage data.
  
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