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• Libertyville makes regulations for temporary outdoor dining permanent

  25-05-2023 23:32
  
  Libertyville has enacted permanent rules involving temporary outdoor dining and reinstated a measure making it easer to build 1,500-square-foot additions in the downtown commercial district.
  
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• No injuries reported in Lake in the Hills house fire

  25-05-2023 23:31
  
  A late-night fire Wednesday in Lake in the Hills started in a basement but caused minimal damage to the home, according to officials from the Huntley Fire Protection District which responded to the call.
  
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• 'Jeopardy! James': Naperville legend pulls off stunning victory in masters tournament

  25-05-2023 23:01
  
  Naperville native James Holzhauer gave a nice shoutout to his hometown and big brother Ian, a Naperville city councilman, before pulling off a stunning victory in the "Jeopardy! Masters" tournament finale and winning the grand prize of $500,000.
  
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• Construction worker hurt in fall at Fermilab

  25-05-2023 22:19
  
  A construction worker was injured Thursday afternoon in a fall at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia.
  
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• Suburban Church Cancels Carnival in Wake of Tinley Park ‘Flash Mob,' Gatherings of Teens in Chicago  

  25-05-2023 21:43 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A suburban church has canceled its annual carnival in the wake of chaotic teen gatherings in Chicago and Tinley Park in recent weeks.
  
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• World's Fair by Fairgrounds cafe opening at Bell Works in Hoffman Estates June 8

  25-05-2023 21:16
  
  Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates will take a major step toward the well-rounded, self-contained "metroburb" it was designed to be with the opening of the World's Fair by Fairgrounds cafe on June 8.
  
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• Pingree Grove hosts open house on wastewater treatment plant

  25-05-2023 21:11
  
  The village of Pingree Grove will hold an open house Wednesday, May 31, for public viewing of the proposed wastewater treatment plant expansion project.
  
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• New training facility for McHenry County law enforcement to open in October

  25-05-2023 21:05
  
  As the new McHenry County Regional Training Center and an accompanying firing range get closer to opening, the county and other agencies are finalizing an agreement on how to run the facility.
  
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• Man charged with resisting arrest at DuPage County courthouse

  25-05-2023 21:05
  
  A Naperville man is accused of injuring a deputy at the DuPage County Judicial Center.
  
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• The Food Guy: El Xangarrito in Ravenswood

  25-05-2023 20:44 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Mexican restaurants are a dime a dozen in Chicago, but every now and then, I come across a hidden gem.
  
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• More Than 40 Dogs Discovered at Suspected NW Indiana Puppy Mill

  25-05-2023 20:27 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Officials with the Lake County Sheriff’s Department say a person is being questioned after more than 40 dogs were discovered at a pair of properties believed to be part of a puppy mill operation.
  
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• Disciplinary Hearing Held For Indiana Doctor Who Provided Abortion to 10-Year-Old Girl

  25-05-2023 19:47 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A hearing on possible disciplinary action opened Thursday for an Indianapolis doctor who spoke publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio, with finger pointing over how the case became a political flashpoint in the national abortion debate.
  
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• Police: Man fatally shot by Des Plaines officer was armed with ax

  25-05-2023 19:36
  
  Bodycam footage shows that a 55-year-old man fatally shot by a Des Plaines police officer Wednesday night was armed with an ax and approaching officers in a threatening manner, police said Thursday.
  
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• Condé Nast List Reveals the Best Things to Do in Chicago This Summer

  25-05-2023 19:32 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Condٞé Nast Traveler released a new list earlier this month of the best things to do in the city of Chicago, and while some usual suspects naturally made the cut, some under-the-radar offerings were also highlighted by the publication.
  
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• Tri-Cities churches hosting Memorial Day breakfast

  25-05-2023 18:33
  
  Two Tri-Cities churches are partnering to host a Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast on Monday, May 29, in the parking lot of United Methodist Church of Geneva.
  
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• Schaumburg Boomers offering free tickets to service members, veterans

  25-05-2023 18:32
  
  The Schaumburg Boomers baseball team is giving military members and veterans, plus their families, free tickets for their Memorial Day contest against the Windy City Thunderbolts.
  
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• Lake Zurich farmers market opens June 2

  25-05-2023 18:32
  
  The Lake Zurich farmers market starts the season June 2 at Paulus Park, with 25 vendors, food, adult beverages, music and pet adoptions.
  
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• Local Dance Company Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Nature-Inspired Production

  25-05-2023 18:26 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago-based dance company The Seldoms is passionate about shining a spotlight on critical environmental issues. Their upcoming show is called “Superbloom." 
  
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• Good Samaritans Save Motorist From Burning Car in Oak Park

  25-05-2023 18:23 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Matthew Salter says his life is forever changed after he helped another Good Samaritan pull a man from a burning car earlier this week.
  
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• Mayor Brandon Johnson Offers New Chicago Safety Plan for Memorial Day Weekend

  25-05-2023 18:09 via nbcchicago.com
  
  After only days in office, Memorial Day Weekend will be the first major test for Mayor Brandon Johnson and his interim police superintendent Fred Waller.
  
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• St. Charles Library union, management team to bring in mediator for ongoing negotiations

  25-05-2023 18:06
  
  St. Charles Public Library employees union and the library's management bargaining team are bringing in a mediator to help with ongoing negotiations.
  
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• Naperville police: 5 businesses failed tobacco compliance check

  25-05-2023 17:37
  
  Naperville police officers issued citations to five businesses for failing to pass a tobacco and alternative nicotine product compliance check.
  
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• When Is the 2023 Bank of America Chicago 13.1? Annual Half Marathon Steps Off Next Month

  25-05-2023 17:16 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Get ready to sprint into summer with the Bank of America Chicago 13.1.
  
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• Glenview, Northbrook and North Shore events: June 1-7

  25-05-2023 16:42
  
  Mark your calendar for these Glenview, Northbrook and North Shore events.
  
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• Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Amid Uptick in Mpox Cases

  25-05-2023 16:28 via nbcchicago.com
  
  It’s not the spike we saw last summer, but cases of mpox, formerly called monkeypox, have ticked up in Chicago in the last few weeks.
  
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• New Ranking Names Hidden Gem Travel Destinations Across the Midwest

  25-05-2023 16:04 via nbcchicago.com
  
  With a season of road trips and scenery-filled destinations ahead for many in the coming months, some travelers are looking to find unique places off the beaten path for a new experience.
  
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• McDonald's Unveils ‘Little Mermaid' Happy Meal Toys, Boxes

  25-05-2023 16:01 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Disney’s live-action adaption of “The Little Mermaid” will soon hit the big screen, and as part of the celebration of the film’s release, Chicago-based McDonald’s has unveiled themed-Happy Meal boxes and toys.
  
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• You Can Get Discounted Gas at Circle K Today if You Fill Up During This 3-Hour Window

  25-05-2023 15:52 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Drivers in the Chicago area and across parts of the Midwest will have a chance to fill up for less Thursday, but only between a narrow three-hour window at Circle K gas stations.
  
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• In Honor of National Doughnut Day, Contest Offers $1,000 Taste-Testing ‘Dream Job'

  25-05-2023 15:07 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A new contest is offering one lucky winner $1,000 to rate, photograph, and enjoy doughnuts as part of a “dream job” sweepstakes.
  
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• NFL's New Kickoff Rule May Not Work as Intended, Per Bears Coach

  25-05-2023 14:57 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Bears head coach Matt Eberflus was skeptical of the NFL's new kickoff rule when asked about it at OTAs.
  
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• Here's Where and When Chicago-Area Memorial Day Traffic Congestion Will be at Its Worst

  25-05-2023 14:45 via nbcchicago.com
  
  More than 42 million Americans are expected to travel for the Memorial Day weekend, and according to researchers, there are specific times when the traffic will be at its absolute worst.
  
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• Police chase ends in fatal shooting on Randall Road; suspect, police dog killed

  25-05-2023 14:28
  
  A carjacking suspect was fatally shot by Kane County sheriff's deputies Wednesday after leading police on a miles-long car chase that ended in an exchange of gunfire at Randall Road and Fabyan Parkway in Batavia near the Geneva border, authorities said.
  
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• These Chicago-Area Doughnuts Are Getting High Praise in a New Ranking of the Best in the US

  25-05-2023 14:27 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Some Chicago-area doughnuts are earning high praise in a new ranking of some of the best in the U.S. just in time for National Doughnut Day.
  
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• Man Exonerated in Fatal 1993 Chicago Fire Awarded $27 Million by Federal Jury

  25-05-2023 14:16 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Adam Gray was 14 years old when he was arrested in March 1993 in connection to a fatal fire, but after his exoneration following 24 years in prison, he has been awarded $27 million by a federal jury for his wrongful incarceration.
  
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• Des Plaines police: Officer fatally shot man during disturbance

  25-05-2023 14:10
  
  A 55-year-old Des Plaines man was shot and killed by police who responded to a disturbance at his home Wednesday night.
  
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• Forest Park man accused of sexually assaulting two young girls

  25-05-2023 14:02
  
  A Forest Park man accused of sexually assaulting two children at a home in Des Plaines is facing felony charges, officials said Wednesday.
  
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• ‘Bounce the Mall,' Giant Bounce House Comes to Aurora Memorial Day Weekend

  25-05-2023 13:28 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A massive bounce house is bouncing its way over to Aurora this Memorial Day weekend.
  
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• Meijer Announces Recall of 2 Brands of Dark Chocolate Almonds Due to Undeclared Milk

  25-05-2023 13:16 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A recall on two different brands of dark chocolate almonds has been issued by Meijer after it was determined the almonds could contain undeclared milk.
  
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• Antioch-area man accused of killing neighbor pleads not guilty

  25-05-2023 13:10
  
  Ettore Lacchei, the 79-year-old Antioch Township man accused of killing his neighbor last month, pleaded not guilty to the charges against him this week.
  
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• 9 Things to Do For 2023 Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago

  25-05-2023 13:09 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A brief guide to what to do this memorial day weekend in and around Chicago.
  
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• Man Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Des Plaines

  25-05-2023 12:55 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A man was fatally shot by police in Des Plaines Wednesday night.
  
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• High-end apartments, retail could be coming to parcel on former Motorola campus

  25-05-2023 12:53
  
  Schaumburg's zoning board Wednesday recommended approval of a framework plan for The District at Veridian, which would be the village's largest mixed-use development, on the easternmost 30 acres of the former Motorola campus along Meacham Road.
  
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• New One-of-a-Kind Ride Experience to Open at Noah's Ark at Wisconsin Dells This Weekend

  25-05-2023 12:36 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The country's largest water park is opening in just two days, and a colorful new ride experience will be making its debut during the season's opening weekend.
  
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• Grab a lawnchair: Suburban concert series tuning up for the summer

  25-05-2023 12:18
  
  As summer pokes its head around the corner, suburban organizers are packing their calendars with outdoor musical events in local parks, cruise nights and other regular concert series.
  
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• Gordon Ramsay's New Suburban Chicago Restaurant Opens Next Week

  25-05-2023 11:42 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Gordon Ramsay's new suburban Chicago restaurant will officially open next week.
  
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• Pediatrician Reveals The Unusual Strep Symptoms You Might Not Be Watching For

  25-05-2023 08:56 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Some Chicago-area doctors say strep cases have been rising in recent weeks and months, but as summer gets underway, doctors warn the symptoms may not always be obvious.
  
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• Mayor Johnson, CPD to Reveal Chicago's Public Safety Plan Ahead of Memorial Day

  25-05-2023 08:41 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Mayor Brandon Johnson along with Chicago Police Interim Superintendent Fred Waller will on Thursday afternoon reveal the city's safety plan for Memorial Day weekend, an announcement from the mayor's office said.
  
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• Mayor Johnson, Chicago Police to Reveal Public Safety Plan Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

  25-05-2023 08:41 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Mayor Brandon Johnson along with Chicago Police Interim Superintendent Fred Waller will on Thursday afternoon reveal the city's safety plan for Memorial Day weekend, an announcement from the mayor's office said.
  
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• Juvenile in Custody After Anti-Semitic Vandalism Found on Trash Can in Highland Park

  25-05-2023 07:39 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A juvenile was in custody after anti-Semitic vandalism was found on a trash can Friday in Highland Park.
  
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• Romeoville Shelter In Place Lifted, Suspect in Custody After Officer Shot While Investigating Stolen Vehicle

  25-05-2023 06:02 via nbcchicago.com
  
  "Stuff like this doesn't happen too often" Romeoville's police chief said, after residents were asked to shelter in place for hours as officials searched for the person suspected of shooting a police officer investigating a stolen car overnight.
  
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