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• Haring appointed to District 62 board

  16-05-2023 22:55
  
  Gene Haring has been appointed to a 2-year term on the Des Plaines Elementary District 62 board.
  
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• Buffalo Grove High School Campus to Remain Closed Wednesday After Fire  

  16-05-2023 22:33 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Firefighters battled a small fire at suburban Buffalo Grove High School on Tuesday evening, leading officials to close the school’s campus for Wednesday.
  
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• Illinois Colleges Rarely Find Those Accused of Sexual Violence Responsible

  16-05-2023 22:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  NBC 5 Investigates reviews three years worth of statewide data, showing only 6.3% of people were disciplined  
  
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• 'In good condition and in good spirits': Missing South Elgin girl has reunited with her father

  16-05-2023 22:11
  
  Her mother now awaits extradition to Illinois to face a charge of child abduction.
  
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• Softball: Nolan completes impressive freshman season at St. Edward

  16-05-2023 22:07
  
  St. Edward's softball season may have come to an end Monday in the first round of the Class 2A Johnsburg regional but the future, at least in the pitchers circle, would appear to be bright for the Green Wave.
  
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• Libertyville groups unite to promote four festivals in four months starting in June

  16-05-2023 22:06
  
  A new entity called Festivals of Libertyville is promoting four large community events held in consecutive months beginning in June.
  
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• 'This is not a minor project': Arlington Park teardown to cost Bears $3.8 million

  16-05-2023 22:04
  
  The contractor on the job is St. Charles-based Alpine Demolition Services, records show.
  
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• Fox Lake Community in Shock After Fight Between Brothers Ends in Gunfire

  16-05-2023 21:50 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A dispute between brothers ended in gunfire at Docker's Restaurant in suburban Fox Lake, with one man dead and another suffering critical injuries.
  
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• Officer Aréanah Preston's Funeral, Burial Set for Wednesday in Chicago

  16-05-2023 21:34 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Fallen Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston will be laid to rest on Wednesday in Chicago, with a funeral and burial services scheduled to take place.
  
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• Man Beaten by CTA Worker Died From Drug Overdose, With ‘Stress' of Attack Listed as Secondary Cause

  16-05-2023 20:52 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A drug overdose was the primary cause of death for a homeless man who was brutally beaten at a downtown subway station, allegedly by a CTA worker, with the “stress” of the attack listed as a secondary cause.
  
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• Illinois House Committee to Evaluate Bears' Stadium Bills in Coming Days

  16-05-2023 20:40 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Several bills pertaining to the Chicago Bears' proposed stadium will be debated by committees in the Illinois General Assembly this week.
  
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• Police: Ex-president of Lake Zurich Lacrosse Club took over $160,000 for personal use

  16-05-2023 20:19
  
  A former president of the Lake Zurich Lacrosse Club was taken into custody Tuesday months after club leaders told police he may have embezzled over $160,000 over a two-year period, officials said Tuesday.
  
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• 'There was never an intruder': Scare at Maine West High may have been triggered at an alarm panel

  16-05-2023 19:53
  
  The false report of an armed intruder that led to Maine West High School's evacuation last week may have been activated at a fire alarm panel in an area not accessible to students, a spokesman said Tuesday.
  
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• West Garfield Park Shooting Leaves 12-Year-Old, 16-Year-Old Wounded

  16-05-2023 19:50 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A shooting in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood Tuesday evening left a 12-year-old and 16-year-old wounded, according to police.
  
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• Bulls Fail to Jump at NBA Draft Lottery, Cede Pick to Magic

  16-05-2023 19:15 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Bulls didn't move up at Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery, not only missing out on a chance to draft Victor Wembanyama but surrendering their pick to the Magic as part of the Nikola Vucevic trade.
  
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• Police: Brothers Exchange Gunfire at Fox Lake Restaurant, Leaving 1 Dead and the Other Critically Wounded

  16-05-2023 19:07 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Police in suburban Fox Lake say one person is dead and another is in critical condition after a long-standing conflict between two brothers ended in gunfire at a restaurant on Tuesday.
  
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• Conflict Between Brothers Ends in Gunfire, Leaving 1 Dead and the Other Critically Injured in Fox Lake

  16-05-2023 19:07 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Police in suburban Fox Lake say one person is dead and another is in critical condition after a long-standing conflict between the two ended in gunfire Tuesday.
  
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• While Illinois Supreme Court Considers Assault Weapons Ban, Advocates Demand Action

  16-05-2023 18:48 via nbcchicago.com
  
  As lawmakers try to wrap up this legislative session in its final week, students, mothers and others gathered on the steps of the Capitol in Springfield demanding action on gun safety.
  
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• Resurfacing Work Continues on DuSable Lake Shore Drive This Week

  16-05-2023 18:48 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Chicago Department of Transportation has provided the latest updates for ongoing resurfacing work on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, with traffic reduced to one lane on the southbound side of the roadway overnight.
  
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• Wheeling police parking lot closed for repaving

  16-05-2023 18:33
  
  The visitors' parking lot at Wheeling's police station, 1 Community Blvd., is closed until Thursday while it's being repaved.
  
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• Wheaton awards liquor license for three-day DuPage County Fair

  16-05-2023 18:33
  
  Wheaton city council members have issued a liquor license for this summer's DuPage County Fair.
  
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• DuPage County jail guard charged with having sex with a detainee, official misconduct

  16-05-2023 18:32
  
  A DuPage County jail guard has been arrested on charges he had sexual relations with a female detainee.
  
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• Report: Demolition at Arlington Park Will Cost $3.8 Million

  16-05-2023 18:20 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The demolition requested by the Bears to undergo at Arlington Park will cost them a hefty price but will save them in the long term.
  
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• Local Charter School's Drama Club Takes Production on the Road

  16-05-2023 18:02 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Singing, dancing and acting are all part of what students enrolled in the drama club at Learn 6 Charter School in North Chicago get to do. 
  
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• St. Charles City Council waives outdoor dining fees for restaurants near plaza construction

  16-05-2023 17:51
  
  Restaurants near the First Street Plaza construction in downtown St. Charles will not have to pay the city for outdoor dining permits for the next 100 days in an effort to offset the hindrances caused by the construction, including dust, noise and limited accessibility.
  
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• Boys basketball: Scott steps down as Hersey coach

  16-05-2023 17:39
  
  Coaching resignations happen each season. And nearly all are cordial and well received on both ends.That was not the case in the resignation of Hersey boys basketball coach Austin Scott.
  
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• Pilsen Church Opens Its Doors To House Migrants in Chicago as More Shelters Sought

  16-05-2023 17:35 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stopped by the 12th district police station Tuesday afternoon to meet with migrant families just one day after being inaugurated as efforts continue to find housing in the city.
  
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• Judge orders all parties in Hartwell case to appear in person

  16-05-2023 17:25
  
  When former Kane County Circuit Clerk Thomas Hartwell appears before a visiting Ogle County judge on 19 felony charges, it will be in person after all -- not remotely, court records show.
  
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• New terms begin Wednesday for North Barrington officials

  16-05-2023 17:22
  
  North Barrington Village President Eleanor Sweet McDonnell will recite her oath of office and begin a new, 4-year term Wednesday night.
  
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• Des Plaines to buy local eyesore; officials envision new green space

  16-05-2023 17:03
  
  Des Plaines officials have taken a step toward improving the appearance of a much-maligned corner in town by agreeing to purchase one of the offending properties.
  
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• Certain Jeep Cherokees Recalled Due To Chance of Fire, Owners Told To Park Vehicles Outside

  16-05-2023 16:51 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A voluntary safety recall announced Tuesday highlights a problem some Jeep Grand Cherokee owners have been dealing with for years.
  
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• Why Bears' DJ Moore Was One of Greg Olsen's Favorite Panthers Teammates

  16-05-2023 16:25 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Greg Olsen and DJ Moore only played together for two seasons with the Carolina Panthers, but Moore made a big impression on Olsen during that time.
  
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• 10 Months After Starting, Here's Where the 988 Lifeline Stands

  16-05-2023 15:59 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Suicide prevention experts are praising the performance of the 988 lifeline, saying the simple three-digit code is expanding access to crisis services nationwide.
  
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• White Sox' Garrett Crochet Returns to MLB Team

  16-05-2023 14:17 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The White Sox bullpen got a huge piece that they've been missing for a long time.
  
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• Buona to Offer Free Italian Beef Sandwich for National Italian Beef Day

  16-05-2023 14:14 via nbcchicago.com
  
  National Italian Beef Day is coming up, which means that the Chicago area's most noticeable Italian beef restaurant has plenty in store for a celebration.
  
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• Why Chase Young Trade Won't Be Answer to Bears' Pass-Rush Problem

  16-05-2023 13:45 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chase Young has joined Tee Higgins and Mike Evans as the latest trade obsessions in Chicago. But there are several reasons why he is unlikely to be the answer to the Bears' pass-rushing problems.
  
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• Midwestern City Named Best Place to Live in the Country by U.S. News & World Report

  16-05-2023 13:26 via nbcchicago.com
  
  In an annual ranking from U.S. News & World Report of the best places to live in the United States, one Midwestern city reigned supreme.
  
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• Significant Traffic Disruption on Inbound I-290 Before Cicero Avenue Due to Police Activity

  16-05-2023 12:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  There are currently significant traffic delays in the inbound lanes of I-290 due to police activity, according to Total Traffic Chicago.
  
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• 2 Wounded in Shooting on Inbound I-290, Triggering Significant Traffic Delays

  16-05-2023 12:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Two people were seriously wounded in a shooting on the inbound lanes of I-290 late Tuesday morning, according to officials.
  
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• 1 Killed, 1 Wounded in Shooting on Inbound I-290, Triggering Significant Traffic Delays

  16-05-2023 12:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  One person was killed and another person was wounded in a shooting on the inbound lanes of I-290 late Tuesday morning, according to officials.
  
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• Timing: When a ‘Pneumonia Front' Will Cause a Major Temperature Drop Tuesday

  16-05-2023 12:09 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A "pneumonia front" will hit the Chicago area Tuesday, sending temperatures plummeting in a matter of minutes, but what is it and when will it hit?
  
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• Feeling Out of the Loop? Sign Up for Our Chicago Catch-Up Newsletter to Get a Weekly News Recap

  16-05-2023 11:54 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Feeling out of the loop? You're not alone. We're here to catch you up on the important topics, the biggest talkers and the wildest videos of the week. Sign up for our weekly newsletter here.
  
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• Chicago Park District Says Riot Fest Permit Hasn't Been Issued as Lineup is Released

  16-05-2023 11:23 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Riot Fest announced its lineup Tuesday with some major headliners joining this year's festival, but there could be a hiccup before any band even hits the stage: the Chicago Park District says the event hasn't been given a permit yet.
  
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• Chicago Bulls' Odds of Landing Victor Wembanyama in NBA Draft Lottery

  16-05-2023 10:38 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Here are the Chicago Bulls odds in the NBA Draft Lottery to either land the No. 1 pick and French basketball phenom Victor Wembanyama or moving into the top four.
  
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• Foo Fighters, The Postal Service and More: 2023 Riot Fest Chicago Lineup Announced

  16-05-2023 10:30 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Riot Fest has officially announced its 2023 lineup and the popular Chicago festival will be bringing another round of major headliners to the city.
  
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• Tim McGraw Added as Headliner in 2023 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Lineup

  16-05-2023 09:43 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Tim McGraw has been added to the Illinois State Fair grandstand concert lineup, organizers announced Tuesday.
  
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• ‘Record-Breaking': Massive Indiana Home Listed for $48M. Here's What it Comes With

  16-05-2023 08:59 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A massive home, referred to as "one of the most significant listings in the history of the state of Indiana," has officially hit the market -- for a limited time -- with a whopping price tag of $48 million, one of the most expensive in the Midwest.
  
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• Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Found Dead Inside Home on City's Lower West Side

  16-05-2023 06:59 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago police are investigating the case of an off-duty cop who was found dead at her home Sunday evening.
  
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• Services Set to Begin for Fallen Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston

  16-05-2023 06:48 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Services are set to begin for fallen Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston, who was shot and killed near her Avalon Park home while returning from work during what authorities say was a robbery.
  
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• Father Releases Statement After Missing South Elgin Girl Featured in Netflix Series is Found

  16-05-2023 06:38 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The father of a South Elgin girl abducted nearly six years ago has released a statement after his daughter was found alive in North Carolina.
  
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