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• Solar Switch program can provide volume discounts on electricity

  09-06-2023 23:27
  
  Interested consumers can save on future electric bills through a new program offering deep discounts on solar panels, consumer watchdog says.
  
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• New pizza restaurant brings steampunk vibe, attitude to Elgin

  09-06-2023 23:26
  
  Rogue's Corner, a steampunk-themed pizza restaurant, will open Tuesday at 109 E. Highland Ave. in the former home of Red Poppy Bistro. The same ownership team from that restaurant, husband and wife Matthew Habib and Jennifer Polit, are at the helm again.
  
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• Kane County quarry neighbors fear expansion of operating hours

  09-06-2023 23:25
  
  Residents gathered at Blackberry Township this week with a long list of complaints about existing mining operations at the LaFarge facility along Route 47. The company is the driving force behind a pending change to county code that would open the door to 24/7 mining in the county. Vote is this coming Tuesday.
  
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• Des Plaines seeking tenants for downtown building that once was a Masonic temple

  09-06-2023 23:24
  
  Des Plaines officials are seeking tenants for the former Leela Arts Center and Masonic temple building.
  
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• Open house Monday for ideas for new Batavia parks center

  09-06-2023 23:21
  
  The Batavia Park District is having an open house from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday to get residents' input on what new programs and amenities they want at the district's new community center.
  
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• Naperville mayor, councilman hold second meeting with Bears officials

  09-06-2023 23:20
  
  Naperville City Councilman Benny White said he and Mayor Scott Wehrli had a second meeting with Chicago Bears officials to discuss further details about stadium possibilities.
  
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• Sex offender from Des Plaines attacked a teenager in May, police say

  09-06-2023 23:15
  
  A registered sex offender from Des Plaines was arrested again and charged with kidnapping and raping a teenager, authorities said Friday.
  
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• Dead & Company Concert, Puerto Rican Festival and Blues Fest kick off busy weekend in Chicago

  09-06-2023 20:54 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A jam-packed weekend of events is in store for Chicagoans, with parades, concerts, festivals and much more planned across the city. Sky 5 was over Wrigley Field early Friday evening as fans waited for doors to open for night one of the Dead & Company concert. Around the same time, over on the city’s West Side, the fun was just...
  
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• Illinois a victim of CL0P ransomware attacks, state agency says

  09-06-2023 20:38 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The state of Illinois was victimized in a recent ransomware attack that occurred when a group of cyber criminals “exploited a vulnerability in a widely used third party file transfer system,” state officials said. The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology said Friday that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and FBI have attributed the attack, which occurred on May...
  
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• A substantial cooldown, showers coming for a part of the weekend

  09-06-2023 19:59 via nbcchicago.com
  
  After multiple days of sunshine and pleasant conditions, Chicago will see a bit of a bump in the road when it comes to weather this weekend. Along with the disappointing comes a bit of good news: things will kickoff with sunshine and typical summertime temperatures. Saturday will likely be a perfect day to head to the pool or the beach,...
  
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• Man arrested for setting fire in lobby at jail in Northwest Indiana

  09-06-2023 19:49 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with arson for walking into a northwestern Indiana jail, pouring an accelerant on the floor and starting a small fire, a sheriff said.
  
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• Man killed in 4-vehicle crash on I-57 in Cook County

  09-06-2023 19:16 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A 52-year-old Chicago man was killed in a four-vehicle crash on I-57 near Calumet Sag Road on Friday morning, according to Illinois State Police.
  
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• Nine suburban high schools make national list of Top 50

  09-06-2023 19:08
  
  Stevenson High School heads nine suburban high schools in ranking of Top 50 public schools in America.
  
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• Illinois sheriff's department reports 300% increase in 911 hang-ups. Here's what might be to blame

  09-06-2023 18:13 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A sheriff's department in Illinois says it has seen an "enormous" increase in 911 hang-up calls and misdials within the past year, and it's asking residents to do their part to help curb such calls.
  
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• Illinois sheriff's department reports 300% increase in 911 hang-up calls. Here's what might be to blame

  09-06-2023 18:13 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A sheriff's department in Illinois says it has seen an "enormous" increase in 911 hang-up calls and misdials within the past year, and it's asking residents to do their part to help curb such calls.
  
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• Illinois adopts new LGBTQ+ protections for community deemed ‘under attack' in the US

  09-06-2023 18:10 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Illinois is making it easier for gay couples to marry and moving toward gender-inclusive language in laws affecting LGBTQ+ youth in foster care through two new laws signed Friday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. They will become effective on Jan. 1, 2024 and on Aug. 8, respectively. Illinois is one of several U.S. states that has worked to reinforce LGBTQ+ rights, as others advance bills that target the community. The two new pro-LGBTQ+ Illinois laws were signed about a week into Pride month, a season int
  
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• Armed robbery reported in Park Ridge

  09-06-2023 17:58
  
  A masked man armed with a handgun stole a woman's purse Thursday night in Park Ridge, police said.
  
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• Local groups bring health screenings to Chicago men throughout June

  09-06-2023 17:44 via nbcchicago.com
  
  In honor of Men’s Health Month in June, several organizations are working to make screening more accessible, especially to Black men, who studies have found are at greater risk of certain cancers and conditions. Near North Health is hosting health fairs every Saturday in June, offering services from haircuts to screenings for high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV, mental health and...
  
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• Ongoing chemotherapy drug shortage could have long-term effects, officials warn

  09-06-2023 17:34 via nbcchicago.com
  
  They are common chemotherapy drugs that have been saving the lives of cancer patients for decades, but they are now in short supply.
  
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• United Airlines announces plans to make a big change to its seats

  09-06-2023 17:32 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The in-flight entertainment on United Airlines planes is about to look a lot different.
  
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• What does indicted mean? Former President Trump charged in classified documents probe

  09-06-2023 17:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Federal authorities have unsealed the sprawling indictment that outlines criminal charges relating to the hundreds of classified documents found at former President Donald Trump's Florida resort last August.
  
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• Ex-boyfriend charged in Madeline Kingsbury's death after missing mom's body found

  09-06-2023 17:13 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The ex-boyfriend of Madeline Kingsbury, and the father of her two children, now faces charges in connection with her murder after her remains were found following months of searching.
  
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• Hoffman Estates named Municipality of the Year by Illinois Real Estate Journal

  09-06-2023 16:57
  
  The village of Hoffman Estates was named 2023 Municipality of the Year by the Illinois Real Estate Journal at the fourth annual Real Estate Awards June 1 in Rosemont.
  
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• Closures on Ida B. Wells Drive ahead of NASCAR Chicago Street Race take effect Saturday

  09-06-2023 16:56 via nbcchicago.com
  
  We are less than a month away from the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, and preparations for the one-of-a-kind event are getting underway.
  
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• Blues Fest, Puerto Rican Parade, Midsommarfest: Things to do this weekend in Chicago

  09-06-2023 15:44 via nbcchicago.com
  
  It's going to be another busy weekend in Chicago, with some major festivals, parades and concerts set to hit the city this weekend.
  
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• Mayor Johnson extends 12 weeks of parental leave to Chicago Public Schools' teachers, staff

  09-06-2023 15:27 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.
  
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• Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan coming to Chicago this fall as part of 4-city arena tour

  09-06-2023 14:44 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Two of comedy's biggest names will be taking the stage at the United Center this fall as part of a brief, four-city arena tour.
  
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• Viral TikTok apology, air quality, a salmonella outbreak and more: Look back at week's top headlines

  09-06-2023 14:38 via nbcchicago.com
  
  From a viral TikTok apology to air quality concerns to a heartbreaking update in a missing person case that gripped the nation, -- take a look back at this week's top stories.
  
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• A viral TikTok apology, air quality, a salmonella outbreak and more: A look back at this week's top headlines

  09-06-2023 14:38 via nbcchicago.com
  
  From a viral TikTok apology to air quality concerns to a heartbreaking update in a missing person case that gripped the nation, -- take a look back at this week's top stories.
  
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• Some Metra riders may experience delays next week. Here's why 

  09-06-2023 14:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Commuters who take a specific Metra line might encounter longer than usual delays when the work week gets underway on Monday.
  
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• Michelin-starred restaurant Claudia in Bucktown announces closure

  09-06-2023 14:03 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Days after it was named to Condé Nast Traveler's list of the best 29 restaurants in Chicago, a Michelin-star spot in the city's Bucktown neighborhood announced it was closing its doors.
  
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• McDonald's Happy Meals are getting a new, squishy toy

  09-06-2023 13:28 via nbcchicago.com
  
  McDonald's Happy Meals are about to get a little happier -- and squishier.
  
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• Girls soccer: Ellie Rebmann, Lake County All-Area Captain

  09-06-2023 13:12
  
  Libertyville marched to a third place finish at the state tournament this spring thanks in large part to senior Ellie Rebmann, who has been named captain of the 2023 Daily Herald Lake County Girls Soccer All-Area team.
  
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• Girls soccer: Bella Najera, Fox All-Area Captain

  09-06-2023 13:10
  
  Bella Najera would cheer on Bella Najera.
  
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• Girls soccer: Tyra King, DuPage County All-Area Captain

  09-06-2023 13:08
  
  It's good to have Tyra King on your team.
  
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• Girls soccer: Brooke Brown, Cook County All-Area Captain

  09-06-2023 13:06
  
  As much as anyone, Brooke Brown has been a huge part in the success of Barrington soccer during the past two seasons.
  
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• Police reveal details on how body of Madeline ‘Maddi' Kingsbury was found, arrest made

  09-06-2023 12:19 via nbcchicago.com
  
  After 69 days of searching, the body of Madeline "Maddi" Kingsbury, has been found, authorities confirmed Thursday.
  
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• ‘Largest neighborhood garage sale' set to take place in Hoffman Estates this weekend

  09-06-2023 12:09 via nbcchicago.com
  
  It started eight years ago as a neighborhood garage sale. This year, it has 166 sellers.
  
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• This seemingly ordinary Missouri home for sale isn't what you think inside

  09-06-2023 11:56 via nbcchicago.com
  
  From the road, it's a quaint, Midwest house with white siding and black shutters. Inside, it's an "artistic, creative, museum-like" home.
  
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• Not Your Father’s Pinball Arcade. But Maybe Your Mother’s.

  09-06-2023 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Belles & Chimes, a pinball league “run by women, for women,” makes some noise in a pastime where women were once consigned largely to the display cases.
  
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• ‘It's OK to Ask Questions': Open conversations with LGBTQIA+ trailblazers with no topic off limits

  09-06-2023 09:20 via nbcchicago.com
  
  In a moment where LGBTQIA+ conversations have become polarized or divisive, perspective can mean everything. In a new series, "It's OK to Ask Questions," NBC Chicago Today's Matthew Rodrigues showcases open and honest conversations with trailblazers in the queer community, offering a dialogue where no topic is off limits.
  
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• Culver's adds 2 new custard flavors to menus this summer

  09-06-2023 07:03 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The flavors will hit menus this summer, following an "extensive period of recipe development and testing," Culver's says.
  
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• Chicago Police investigating after woman pulled from Austin fire found with gunshot wound

  09-06-2023 06:37 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A death investigation is underway after a woman pulled from overnight apartment fire in Austin was found with a gunshot wound.
  
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• Leo, a therapy dog with the Orland Park Police Department, wins grant to continue work

  09-06-2023 05:58 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Leo was just eight months old when he joined the Orland Park Police Department in 2021.
  
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• Leo, a therapy dog with the Orland Park Police Department, earns national recognition

  09-06-2023 05:58 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Leo was just eight months old when he joined the Orland Park Police Department in 2021.
  
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• Blues & BBQ served up this weekend at Carpentersville festival

  09-06-2023 05:37
  
  Don't want to drive to Chicago to hear Blues music? Check out Duke's Blues Fest in Carpentersville
  
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• Lake Zurich resident working to bring technology companies to town

  09-06-2023 05:35
  
  A Lake Zurich resident and former Motorola engineer said he hopes to make his hometown a center for tech innovation by consolidating his consulting company, light manufacturing operation and nonprofit into a new development near the village's downtown.
  
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• Police, high schools setting rules for officer bodycams on campus

  09-06-2023 01:14
  
  The Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Palatine police departments continue to work with Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 on protocols for school resource officers using state-mandated bodycams while on campus.
  
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• Blackwell buildings overdue for overhaul, DuPage forest preserve leaders say

  09-06-2023 01:12
  
  A multimillion-dollar proposal to overhaul the DuPage forest preserve district maintenance campus along Mack Road is now taking shape -- nearly 20 years after it was first discussed.
  
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• Mount Prospect gives firefighters a 2% retention bonus

  09-06-2023 01:09
  
  In a move aimed at the village's fire department fully staffed, Mount Prospect trustees have approved a one-time 2% "employee retention incentive" bonus for firefighters as part of a series of mid-year budget amendments.
  
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