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• Baseball: Swanson shuts out Streamwood, gives Grant regional championship

  27-05-2023 23:34
  
  Grant's Cinderella run continued while Streamwood's dream season came to an end on the west side of Elgin Saturday.
  
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• Softball: Veller's hot bat helps Buffalo Grove beat Stevenson

  27-05-2023 23:29
  
  After moving from first base to play shortstop in the last inning, Paige Veller caught a popup to shallow left for the final out of the game.
  
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• North Chicago woman charged in Waukegan double shooting

  27-05-2023 23:23
  
  A North Chicago woman was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm in connection with a shooting in Waukegan on May 21.
  
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• How would legislation requiring full-day kindergarten affect suburban schools?

  27-05-2023 23:23
  
  If Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs a bill requiring full-day kindergarten in all elementary and unit school districts in four years, at least nine suburban districts would be affected. That's according to a Daily Herald analysis of 80 suburban school district kindergarten offerings in five counties.
  
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• 'Each has served with honor': Vernon Hills' program recognizes current, former military with street banners

  27-05-2023 23:23
  
  Residents who have served or are serving in the armed forces are being honored on village streets as part of the Vernon Hills Honors Military Banner Program.
  
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• As ticks expand throughout the state, experts say prevention remains key

  27-05-2023 23:23
  
  As evidence grows that tick species in Illinois are expanding in range, researchers and health departments have buffed up surveillance of the arachnid -- but they say awareness and prevention remain our best defense against it.
  
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• Baseball: Ressler no-hits Hampshire, sends Huntley to sectionals

  27-05-2023 23:12
  
  After striking out the first two batters of the game, Huntley starting pitcher Andrew Ressler hit his friend, Hampshire catcher Austin Leonard, in the back with a slider.
  
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• Softball: Kaneland breaks through late, tops Harvard to capture Class 3A regional title

  27-05-2023 23:05
  
  Kaneland finally broke through with its first hit and run against Harvard sophomore Tallulah Eichholz in the top of the seventh inning, but found itself in a tough situation in the bottom half.
  
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• Baseball: Janicki's walkoff homer leads Downers Grove North past Hinsdale Central

  27-05-2023 23:04
  
  Downers Grove North's record-setting season was down to its final two outs Saturday.
  
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• Baseball: Bohr's RBI triple fuels Batavia rally against No. 2 St. Charles North

  27-05-2023 23:02
  
  RJ Bohr didn't see immediate success.
  
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• Baseball: Big fourth inning sends St. Charles East past Schaumburg for regional crown

  27-05-2023 22:56
  
  There wasn't the least bit of panic.
  
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• Baseball: Sleyko, Oswego East beat Waubonsie Valley for-program's first regional title

  27-05-2023 22:15
  
  Griffin Sleyko had a delayed response to the text message Wednesday night that he'd be throwing Saturday should Oswego East advance.
  
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• Hundreds Call for End to Gun Violence in Chicago at Peace March

  27-05-2023 21:28 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Chicago on Saturday, calling for peace and for an end to gun violence in the city.
  
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• Funeral set for Kane County police dog killed in shootout

  27-05-2023 20:57
  
  The Kane County Sheriff's police dog Hudson will be laid to rest with full police honor in a public funeral Thursday, June 1, at Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove.
  
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• 5 Wild Videos Captured in the Chicago Area and Beyond This Week

  27-05-2023 18:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  From gunshots erupting at Chicago’s North Avenue Beach on its first day of the summer season to a brawl at O’Hare International Airport, several dramatic scenes unfolded this past week. And many of them were captured on camera. Here’s a look at the wild scene captured in the Chicago area, Illinois and beyond:
  
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• Chicago Reflects on the True Meaning of Memorial Day With Ceremonies and Tributes

  27-05-2023 17:14 via nbcchicago.com
  
  As Memorial Day weekend began on Saturday, several events took place across Chicago, marking what the day stands for and honoring those who gave their lives for freedom.
  
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• Man Shoots Self, Another Person While Handling Gun in River North Hotel Room

  27-05-2023 16:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago police are investigating a shooting in which a man handling a gun shot himself and a second person inside a River North hotel, authorities said. At 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, Chicago police officers were called to Hotel Downtown Chicago, 333 N. Dearborn St., in reference to a person who had been shot. Police determined that a 23-year-old man was...
  
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• Man Accidentally Shoots Self, Another Person While Handling Gun in River North Hotel Room

  27-05-2023 16:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago police are investigating a shooting in which a man handling a gun accidentally shot himself and a second person inside a River North hotel, authorities said.
  
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• Man Accidentally Shoots Self, Another Person While Handling Gun in River North Hotel

  27-05-2023 16:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago police are investigating a shooting in which a man handling a gun accidentally shot himself and a second person inside a River North hotel, authorities said.
  
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• Zebra Dies in ‘Tragic Accident' at Wisconsin Zoo

  27-05-2023 15:58 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A zebra died earlier this week at the Milwaukee County Zoo after running into a wire fence post in its habitat. The Milwaukee County Zoo shared about the “tragic accident” on Thursday, writing that one of its male zebras, “Stuart,” passed away on Wednesday morning. “Stuart” was starting his time in the habitat that day, running and chasing impalas, which...
  
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• Man Shot and Killed During Fight at Kankakee County House Party

  27-05-2023 15:17 via nbcchicago.com
  
  One person was shot and killed when gunshots were fired during a fight at a house party early Saturday morning in unincorporated Bourbonnais, according to authorities.
  
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• Make a splash at 9 suburban water parks this summer

  27-05-2023 14:38
  
  Time to grab a swimsuit, beach towels and most importantly sunscreen as suburban water parks are reopening Memorial Day weekend. Here are nine options for where to cool off this summer.
  
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• Chicago Violence: At Least 5 Killed, 16 Wounded in Memorial Day Weekend Shootings So Far

  27-05-2023 14:20 via nbcchicago.com
  
  At least four people have been killed and 15 people have been wounded in shootings across the city of Chicago so far this Memorial Day weekend, according to authorities.
  
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• Chicago Violence: At Least 4 Killed, 18 Wounded in Memorial Day Weekend Shootings So Far

  27-05-2023 14:20 via nbcchicago.com
  
  At least four people have been killed and 15 people have been wounded in shootings across the city of Chicago so far this Memorial Day weekend, according to authorities.
  
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• Chicago Violence: At Least 4 Killed, 15 Wounded in Memorial Day Weekend Shootings So Far

  27-05-2023 14:20 via nbcchicago.com
  
  At least four people have been killed and 15 people have been wounded in shootings across the city of Chicago so far this Memorial Day weekend, according to authorities.
  
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• Illinois Lawmakers Approve $50.5 Billion Budget and Await Gov. Pritzker's Signature

  27-05-2023 12:58 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Illinois lawmakers finally approved a new state budget early Saturday, sending it to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature with just over a month to spare before it takes effect with the new state fiscal year July 1.
  
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• Correction: Illinois Budget Story

  27-05-2023 12:58 via nbcchicago.com
  
  In a story published May 27, 2023, about the Illinois Legislature passing the state budget, The Associated Press erroneously reported the measure was approved by the Indiana House. It was approved by the Illinois House.
  
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• Man Charged With Killing Indianapolis Police Officer Seeking Insanity Defense

  27-05-2023 12:14 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A man charged with fatally shooting an Indianapolis police officer when she responded to a domestic violence call in 2020 is seeking an insanity defense as he seeks to avoid the death penalty.
  
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• Water Parks in Illinois: 12 Water Parks You Can Visit for Summer Fun

  27-05-2023 11:36 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Whether you're more of a lazy river person or more of a water slide person, you're in luck -- water parks in Illinois have got it all.
  
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• Chicago Forecast: Mild Temperatures, Sunny Skies With Moderate Breezes

  27-05-2023 08:46 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Memorial Day weekend is officially here, and it will certainly feel like it outside as temperatures are expected to warm up both throughout the day and throughout the weekend.
  
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• Hinsdale Central wins first sectional championship since 2015

  27-05-2023 05:08
  
  Hinsdale Central won its first sectional championship since 2015 with a 2-1 overtime victory against Lyons Twp. at Reavis.
  
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• Softball: Lucas delivers walk-off hit in Fremd's regional title win over Conant

  27-05-2023 04:18
  
  After splitting a pair of 1-run Mid-Suburban West games, the stage was set for more suspense and drama from the Fremd and Conant softball teams when they met for the championship of the Cougars Class 4A regional on Friday.
  
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• Softball: Patterson, St. Charles North top Glenbard North for regional title

  27-05-2023 04:09
  
  MacKenzie Patterson's astute and patient approach at the plate came to fruition at a time when St. Charles North needed a breakthrough.
  
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• Girls soccer: Freshmen help Lake Forest knock out St. Viator in sectional championship game

  27-05-2023 04:02
  
  It was a fight to the finish when No. 3-seeded St. Viator met No. 4 Lake Forest for the Class 2A Deerfield girls soccer championship Friday night.
  
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• Abbott draws kudos in Benet's sectional championship victory

  27-05-2023 03:59
  
  Bailey Abbott scored the first goal in Benet's 4-0 victory against Lemont at the Class 2A Nazareth sectional final on Friday.
  
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• Girls soccer: Rebmann's 2 goals lift Libertyville over Fremd and into supersectionals

  27-05-2023 03:55
  
  What a week it has turned out to be for Ellie Rebman.
  
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• Penalty kicks cruel to IC Catholic Prep in state semifinals

  27-05-2023 03:46
  
  IC Catholic Prep experienced just how cruel PKs can be after it controlled most of the first 100 minutes of play in Friday's Class 1A semifinals, only to fall to Rock Island Alleman after penalty kicks ended a long, scoreless battle. PKs ended 5-3.
  
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• Softball: Svendsen's blast sends Huntley to 8th straight regional crown

  27-05-2023 03:35
  
  Huntley coach Mark Petryniec gave sophomore second baseman Sadie Svendsen the go-ahead to swing away after a one-out single by Clara Hudgens in the bottom of the third inning during Friday's Class 4A Huntley regional final.
  
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• Girls soccer: Plainfield North ousts defending state champ Metea Valley

  27-05-2023 03:31
  
  Paced by Tessa Fagerson's three goals, Plainfield North beat Metea Valley 4-1 to earn the program's first sectional title on Friday.
  
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• Girls soccer: Barrington's shutout string continues vs. Lake Zurich in sectional final

  27-05-2023 03:10
  
  After successfully completing a 132-mile round trip from its home base to Machesney Park Tuesday where their shutout win over Huntley at Harlem High School earned them a ticket to their first sectional final since 2015, Lake Zurich Head Coach Mike Castronova had no complaints a making another lengthy trek Friday.
  
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• BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse coming to Schaumburg

  27-05-2023 02:55
  
  Schaumburg officials have given the go-ahead for the 30,000-square-foot former Saks Off Fifth store in the Woodfield Village Green shopping center to be demolished to make way for a 7,662-square-foot BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse outlot building and its own parking needs.
  
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• Softball: Bell, South Elgin blank St. Charles East for 1st regional title in 10 years

  27-05-2023 02:47
  
  There's no place like home for South Elgin.
  
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• Round Lake man already on parole now charged with choking pregnant teen

  27-05-2023 02:37
  
  A Round Lake man was charged with several offenses May 9 after a fight with a pregnant girl.
  
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• Former St. Viator students testify in trial of onetime guidance counselor

  27-05-2023 02:14
  
  Former St. Viator High School students testified Friday that onetime guidance counselor Joseph Majkowski sent them inappropriate text messages when they were sophmores at the Arlington Heights school during the first day of Majkowski's trial in Rolling Meadows.
  
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• Round Lake man on parole charged with choking pregnant girl

  27-05-2023 01:27
  
  A Round Lake man was charged with several offenses May 9 after a fight with a pregnant girl.
  
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• Lombard OKs apartment plan for Yorktown Center mall

  27-05-2023 00:39
  
  If all goes as planned, shoppers at Yorktown Center could see new apartments under construction on the mall property starting next year.
  
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• Man killed by Kane Co. deputies had just been charged with robbery, fleeing police in 2 other cases

  27-05-2023 00:09
  
  Authorities have released the identity of the man shot Wednesday by Kane County deputies. Court records indicate he had been charged with several felonies earlier in the week, including fleeing and eluding.
  
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• A Marengo man has spent decades rebuilding a B-17 bomber in his barn

  27-05-2023 00:08
  
  As a young man Mike Kellner of Marengo dreamed of flying a B-17 bomber. When no one would let him, he bought a scrapped plane in a junkyard in Maine in 1984. He's been putting it back together ever since.
  
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