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• Elgin's expanded slate of summer fun starts Saturday with Sk8 Jam

  07-06-2023 23:11
  
  Elgin has expanded their summer event schedule this year, adding three new programs and expanding others. The first event, Sk8 Jam, is Saturday at Festival Park.
  
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• Police: Man who crashed stolen car last year near Mundelein now in jail after recovery

  07-06-2023 23:10
  
  A Kenosha, Wisconsin, man charged last year with vehicular hijacking now is in jail after recovering from injuries he suffered when the car crashed, officials said. Gary L. Hollis Jr., 30, is accused of carjacking a 48-year-old Round Lake Beach woman on March 4, 2022, by the intersection of Route 60 and Erhart Road near Mundelein, police said.
  
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• Police: Sex offender caught trying to enter Stevenson High School

  07-06-2023 22:55
  
  Lincolnshire police Wednesday said an Ohio man and registered sex offender was taken into custody as he tried to enter Stevenson High School last month as a contractor.
  
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• St. Charles church hosts rummage sale June 8-10

  07-06-2023 22:31
  
  Find a bargain at the rummage sale on June 8-10 at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave. in St. Charles.
  
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• St. Charles church hosts 'car boot' sale June 10

  07-06-2023 22:31
  
  St. Charles Episcopal Church is hosting its first "car boot" sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10.
  
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• Naperville Municipal Band awards annual scholarships

  07-06-2023 22:30
  
  The Naperville Municipal Band awarded its annual scholarship awards to 14 eighth-grade students.
  
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• Maine South High getting co-principals

  07-06-2023 22:28
  
  The Maine Township High School District 207 board has named Mike Pressler and Steven Isoye as co-principals at Maine South High.
  
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• A bear in the suburbs? Police investigate sighting near Gurnee Mills mall

  07-06-2023 22:21
  
  The Chicago football team may not be the only bears exploring a move to the suburbs. Gurnee police said a real bear may have been spotted near Gurnee Mills on Wednesday.
  
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• Gurnee police warn residents after potential bear sighting

  07-06-2023 21:55 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Gurnee police issued a warning to residents Wednesday morning after officials were alerted to the potential sighting of a black bear.
  
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• Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs $50.4 billion budget, highlighted by education investments

  07-06-2023 20:16 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the state's $50.4 billion budget for the next fiscal year into law Wednesday, hailing it for being balanced and what he called its “transformative investments” in early childhood, K-12 and higher education.
  
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• Northbrook Court redevelopment plan progresses

  07-06-2023 19:29
  
  The Northbrook village board recently approved a nonbinding agreement with Brookfield Properties for the redevelopment of Northbrook Court, 1515 Lake-Cook Road.
  
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• Improv artist learns you don't need to be the greatest dad to be a good one

  07-06-2023 19:25
  
  Jimmy Carrane will present his one-man performance, "World's Greatest Dad(?)," in three shows June 16-17 at The Laughing Academy in Glenview.
  
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• Prosecutors: Driver in fatal Bensenville crash was intoxicated

  07-06-2023 19:23
  
  A Chicago man is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol when his car ran a red light in Bensenville and crashed into an SUV, killing the female driver, authorities said Wednesday.
  
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• Glenview, Northbrook notes: Fourth of July parade; Glenview Chamber golf outing

  07-06-2023 19:20
  
  Applications to participate in Northbrook's Fourth of July Parade or to serve as a sponsor are being taken through Thursday, June 15. Sign up now for the Glenview Chamber of Commerce's annual golf outing from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at Glenview Park Golf Club.
  
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• Fire in library of Streamwood middle school causes $85,000 in damage

  07-06-2023 19:18
  
  An early morning in the library of Tefft Middle School in Streamwood caused an estimated $85,000 in damage, fire officials said Wednesday.
  
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• Record gift to Chicago Botanic Garden a boon for plant science, conservation, training

  07-06-2023 19:17
  
  A major contribution will help the Chicago Botanic Garden study and conserve sensitive plant species, aiming to increase their numbers to reintroduce them to their habitats.
  
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• Man charged after missing woman found dead in Logan Square home

  07-06-2023 19:14 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A man has been charged in connection with the death of a missing 33-year-old woman whose body was found inside a Logan Square home, not far from where she was last seen, police said.
  
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• Buildings in Merrillville apartment complex evacuated, shut down due to structural issues, poor living conditions

  07-06-2023 19:03 via nbcchicago.com
  
  An apartment complex in Merrillville has been evacuated and shut down due to "unsafe living conditions" and structural issues, town officials announced Wednesday.
  
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• Red Clay Dance Company explores transformational power of land cultivation in upcoming performance

  07-06-2023 18:21 via nbcchicago.com
  
  With their first performance coming up in Grant Park, the Red Clay Dance Company's show aims to explore the transformational power of land cultivation.
  
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• Group wants to build $21 million affordable housing development in Elgin. Neighbors oppose it

  07-06-2023 18:16
  
  An Elgin-based non-profit organization wants to build a $21 million affordable housing development on Elgin's northwest side. Neighbors don't like, saying the loss of the wooded area the project would go on will cause flooding, noise and bring unwanted renters to an area where most people own their homes.
  
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• Longtime District 207 superintendent Wallace to retire in 2024

  07-06-2023 17:35
  
  Maine Township High School District 207's veteran superintendent will retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year.
  
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• Salute to the Class of 2023: Glenbrook North, Glenbrook South

  07-06-2023 17:20
  
  Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South Class of 2023 graduates, whose first two years were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, put high school in the rearview mirror Sunday.
  
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• Glenbrook North commencement speech: 'We've seen each other's smiles again'

  07-06-2023 17:16
  
  "Let us not take this for granted. We all now know feelings of isolation and loneliness; let us go ahead and use that understanding for good, wherever it may be."
  
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• Unfairly overcharged? Medical billing errors are common and costly. Here's how to spot them before paying

  07-06-2023 17:14 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Medical billing errors are a common problem that can be extremely costly for consumers, unless those errors are discovered and corrected before payment.
  
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• Medical billing errors are common and costly. Here's how to spot them before paying

  07-06-2023 17:14 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Medical billing errors are a common problem that can be extremely costly for consumers, unless those errors are discovered and corrected before payment.
  
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• Glenbrook South commencement speech: 'We've made the sweetest lemonade from the sourest lemons'

  07-06-2023 17:09
  
  'We've made the sweetest lemonade from the sourest lemons, survived a pandemic, and most recently a fire, so I know for sure we're prepared.'
  
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• Shedd Aquarium offers a free window into aquatic life after hours for Illinois residents

  07-06-2023 17:00 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Shedd Aquarium is offering a new summer treat for viewers to explore the popular museum – especially for those who are busy during the day.
  
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• Bears CEO Kevin Warren and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issue statement as team explores options

  07-06-2023 16:26 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Chicago Bears last week announced they would be exploring other options outside of Arlington Heights following a tax hiccup, but could that mean Soldier Field is back in play?
  
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• Chicago Fire welcomes Lionel Messi to MLS with a hype video

  07-06-2023 16:25 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Chicago Fire released a hype video welcoming Lionel Messi to the MLS and promoting their game against him and Inter Miami on Oct. 4.
  
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• At Neighborhood Food Pantries, residents 'shop' to feed their families with dignity

  07-06-2023 16:25
  
  Neighborhood Food Pantries is hosting its Shopping Cart Shuffle 5K on Saturday, June 24, in Hanover Park. Funds raised support DuPage County-based Neighborhood Food Pantries, which provides food to families in need.
  
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• Illinois health officials warn of Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef in Chicago area

  07-06-2023 15:54 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Illinois Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday regarding a salmonella outbreak in the Chicago area that has been linked to ground beef.
  
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• As debate over reproductive rights continues, vasectomies increase

  07-06-2023 15:19 via nbcchicago.com
  
  It’s a procedure that takes about 15 minutes and studies and anecdotal evidence show vasectomies are growing in popularity.
  
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• Where are wildfires in Canada? Is air quality dangerous in Chicago? Here's what to know

  07-06-2023 14:51 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Hundreds of wildfires are burning across western provinces to Quebec, blanketing parts of the U.S. in smoke and haze. But how dangerous is the air and what should you know?
  
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• Where are the wildfires in Canada? Is air quality dangerous in Chicago area? Here's what to know

  07-06-2023 14:51 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Hundreds of wildfires are burning across western provinces to Quebec, blanketing parts of the U.S. in smoke and haze. But how dangerous is the air and what should you know?
  
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• Local League of Women Voters installs new board

  07-06-2023 14:41
  
  The League of Women Voters of Glenview-Glencoe on June 6 announced its new board for the 2023-24 term.
  
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• Gebrüder Weiss wins national Excellence in Customer Service Award

  07-06-2023 14:40
  
  Gebrüder Weiss USA announced it was named a winner in the 2023 Excellence in Customer Service Award presented by Business Intelligence Group.
  
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• Civilian oversight panel begins in-person interviews for CPD's next superintendent

  07-06-2023 14:39 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A civilian review panel is starting in-person interviews with leading candidates for Chicago police superintendent, armed with a “whole tablet-ful” of input from rank-and-file officers that former Supt. David Brown would not allow.
  
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• Lionel Messi will play at Chicago's Soldier Field this fall during game against Inter Miami

  07-06-2023 14:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Chicago Fire will take on MLS' Inter Miami at Soldier Field later this year, but the game could now hold even more significance as rumors of Lionel Messi's future swirl, potentially bringing the soccer star to the Windy City.
  
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• Police: Man found shot to death in vehicle in Oak Brook

  07-06-2023 14:18
  
  Oak Brook police are investigating a murder of a man found shot to death inside a vehicle on the village's west side.
  
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• Police: Male found shot to death in vehicle in Oak Brook

  07-06-2023 13:46
  
  Oak Brook police are investigating a murder of a male found shot to death inside a vehicle on the village's west side.
  
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• Illinois's grocery tax suspension will soon end. Here's what that means for your grocery bill

  07-06-2023 13:41 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Head's up, Illinois shoppers: beginning July 1, you can expect to see a higher grocery bill.
  
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• Lucky Illinois iLottery Player Wins $1M Playing Mega Millions

  07-06-2023 12:46 via nbcchicago.com
  
  One lucky person in Illinois woke up Wednesday with a lot more zeros attached to their name.
  
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• Barbie roller-skating, photo opps and more: see what it's like inside Chicago's new Malibu Barbie café

  07-06-2023 11:47 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicagoans have a new option for food and drinks. And a new "beach" to stick their feet in, for that matter.
  
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• Chicago Fire to play Inter Miami at Soldier Field this year as Messi rumors swirl

  07-06-2023 10:40 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Chicago Fire will take on MLS' Inter Miami at Soldier Field later this year, but the game could now hold even more significance as rumors of Lionel Messi's future swirl, potentially bringing the soccer star to the Windy City.
  
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• Morgan Wallen announces clearance from doctors to sing just ahead of Wrigley Field shows

  07-06-2023 10:16 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Country music star Morgan Wallen has announced he will be returning to the stage after a health issue forced him to cancel weeks of performances just ahead of his scheduled shows at Chicago's Wrigley Field.
  
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• NBC Chicago to highlight LGBTQIA+ conversations with big names in new series this Pride month

  07-06-2023 08:41 via nbcchicago.com
  
  In honor of Pride month, NBC Chicago’s new original five-part series It’s Ok to Ask Questions will debut Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. on NBC Chicago’s 24/7 streaming news channel. Every week, Chicago Today lifestyle host Matthew Rodrigues will navigate open and honest conversations to help viewers better understand the LGBTQIA+ community or simply relate to the journey of becoming one’s true self. No topic will be off limits.
  
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• Person found shot to death in car in Oak Brook

  07-06-2023 08:18 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A person was found shot to death in a car in Oak Brook early Wednesday.
  
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• Canada wildfires are leading to smoke, haze and air-quality alerts in US, including Chicago area

  07-06-2023 07:23 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. and parts of the Midwest in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
  
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• Canada wildfires are leading to smoke, haze and air-quality alerts in the US, including in the Chicago area

  07-06-2023 07:23 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. and parts of the Midwest in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
  
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• ‘It shook me out of bed': Multiple agencies investigating possible explosion at Oak Forest apartment complex

  07-06-2023 05:55 via nbcchicago.com
  
  An investigation is underway in the south suburbs after residents of an apartment complex say an explosion shook them out of bed Tuesday night.
  
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