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• Veterans find golf, camaraderie par for the course at Pine Meadow

  12-07-2023 23:30
  
  A full house of 108 veterans from the Vietnam, Korean and Gulf wars assembled Wednesday for the camaraderie and a noncompetitive 18-hole round of golf at Pine Meadow Golf Club in Mundelein.
  
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• Former Des Plaines Mayor John E. Seitz dies at 92

  12-07-2023 23:27
  
  John Edgar "Jack" Seitz, a longtime Des Plaines resident who served as aldermen and then mayor in the 1960s, '70s and '80s, has died.
  
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• Great Lakes recruit charged with child molestation in Georgia

  12-07-2023 23:25
  
  An 18-year-old recruit at the Great Lakes Naval Base was jailed last week after authorities learned he had been charged with aggravated child molestation in Georgia.
  
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• Gurnee gas station to be village's first to sell alcohol

  12-07-2023 23:23
  
  The BP gas station at 350 N. Hunt Club Road will be the first in Gurnee to sell alcohol after the village board voted 4-2 this week to issue the business a liquor license.
  
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• Family displaced by Aurora house fire

  12-07-2023 23:21
  
  An Aurora family was displaced by a Tuesday night house fire.
  
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• Spring Hill owner says deal to sell mall to West Dundee is close

  12-07-2023 22:37
  
  New York-based Kohan Retail Investment Group says it is close to reaching a deal with West Dundee to sell the mall.
  
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• Video: 2 tornadoes forming at same time in northwest Chicago suburbs

  12-07-2023 22:23 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Across the Chicago area, multiple tornado touchdowns were reported, but one video appeared to capture the moment two formed next to each other in the city's northwest suburbs.
  
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• Relocation makes Mount Prospect critical site for distributing cutting-edge medicines

  12-07-2023 22:16
  
  A company that plays a critical role in delivering products used in clinical trials to global destinations on time, sometimes under rigorous conditions, has found a new home in Mount Prospect.
  
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• Dropped by the IHSA, boys gymnastics determined to persevere next season

  12-07-2023 22:12
  
  The process is just beginning, but leaders in the high school boys gymnastics community say there will be a season, and a state series, next spring.
  
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• Man charged with mugging woman at gas station

  12-07-2023 21:41
  
  A man out on bond on other cases is now charged with robbing a woman at an Addison gas station.
  
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• Images capture tornado touchdowns, dramatic scenes across Chicago area

  12-07-2023 21:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Images from NBC 5 viewers and reporters capture the moments before and after tornadoes and storms ravaged the Chicago area Wednesday.
  
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• Two suburban hospital emergency departments honored

  12-07-2023 20:51
  
  The emergency departments from Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield were among 53 departments around the world to receive Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Awards.
  
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• A Revival of ‘The Who’s Tommy’ Seeks a New Generation of Followers

  12-07-2023 20:50 via nytimes.com
  
  In staging the storied rock opera in Chicago, its creators argue that the show’s exploration of celebrity worship and childhood trauma is more relevant than ever.
  
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• Video shows tornado forming above O'Hare Airport during live NBC Chicago coverage

  12-07-2023 20:20 via nbcchicago.com
  
  While a series of dangerous, life-threatening storms moved their way into the Chicago area, those watching NBC Chicago's coverage of the severe weather witnessed something truly eerie play out.
  
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• Yes, tornadoes in city of Chicago are rare, but they can happen

  12-07-2023 20:14 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Wednesday's severe weather outbreak in the Chicago area spawned numerous tornadoes and damaged dozens of homes and businesses, but can tornadoes actually hit the city itself?
  
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• Numerous tornado touchdowns, extensive damage reported in Chicago area

  12-07-2023 19:25 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A series of tornadoes ravaged the Chicago area on Wednesday evening, causing extensive damage to homes, businesses and vehicles as they spun their way through the region.
  
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• Numerous tornado touch downs, extensive damage reported in Chicago area

  12-07-2023 19:25 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A series of tornadoes ravaged the Chicago area on Wednesday evening, causing extensive damage to homes, businesses and vehicles as they spun their way through the region.
  
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• Could office property in South Barrington become residential?

  12-07-2023 19:00
  
  The South Barrington village board meets Thursday night to discuss future uses of an office complex at 33 W. Higgins Road.
  
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• Four parks in Lake in the Hills will be renovated based on resident input

  12-07-2023 18:59
  
  Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Department wants residents to participate in focus groups that will determine what upgrades will be added to four parks in the village.
  
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• Bartlett police to host Touch-A-Truck event July 15

  12-07-2023 18:59
  
  The Bartlett Police Department, Illinois Tollway Authority and Illinois State Police will host a free annual National Night Out Kids' Identification and Touch-A-Truck event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
  
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• New date set for canceled Batavia fireworks show

  12-07-2023 18:30
  
  A new date has been set for the canceled Batavia fireworks show.
  
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• Spring Hill owner nears deal to sell the mall to West Dundee

  12-07-2023 18:22
  
  New York-based Kohan Retail Investment Group says it is close to reaching a deal with West Dundee to sell the mall.
  
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• Woman now charged with felonies in animal neglect case, as dog dies

  12-07-2023 17:53
  
  A woman accused of neglecting dozens of dogs now faces felony charges. And one of the dogs rescued has died.
  
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• Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Wheaton, Medinah, Wood Dale

  12-07-2023 17:13
  
  Mosquitos carrying the West Nile virus have been found in Medinah, Wheaton and Wood Dale.
  
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• Street asphalt maintenance begins this week in Elk Grove Village

  12-07-2023 17:01
  
  Crews began performing asphalt rejuvenating maintenance work this week on Elk Grove Village streets that were resurfaced in 2022.
  
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• For this Northbrook teenager, volunteerism isn't ancient history

  12-07-2023 16:46
  
  Northbrook resident Elyse Malamud wishes being an 18-year-old on the board of a local organization wasn't so unique. "We need to come to the point in the community where something like that ... is not a shocking thing and is pretty commonplace," she said.
  
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• Northbrook residents, board pan 98-unit townhouse development

  12-07-2023 16:42
  
  Northbrook village trustees this week concluded a 98-unit townhouse development was too dense and out of character situated among single-family neighborhoods.
  
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• New restaurant in works for long-vacant Glenview corner; board OKs $550K loan

  12-07-2023 16:39
  
  A Glenview restaurateur will get a $550,000 loan from the village to develop a new restaurant per an agreement recently approved by the village board.
  
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• Images: Cherries brighten a rainy morning at the Glenview Farmers Market

  12-07-2023 16:37
  
  Cherries are in season and are among the fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, meats and fresh eggs available at the Glenview Farmers market at the Historic Wagner Farm.
  
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• Coach: Meet Glenbrook South's longest standing record holder, and the track champion who broke it

  12-07-2023 16:32
  
  For well over five decades, Terry Webb's name sat untouched, unblemished on the iconic track and field record board inside the Glenbrook South fieldhouse. But all good things must come to end, and spoiler alert: Titan track superstar Ryan Schaefer finally toppled the record this year.
  
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• Glenview, Northbrook notes: Learn about noise pollution; Northfield Township Pantry Palooza

  12-07-2023 16:30
  
  Greener Glenview is offering the second in its series of Judy Beck Grant-funded presentations, "How Much Noise Is too Much: It's Not Just Your Hearing Being Harmed," on July 24. Northfield Township's Pantry Palooza will be held from 3-10 p.m. July 22 at Clarkson Park, 343 Churchill Court, Northfield.
  
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• Gov. Pritzker heading to England for week-long trade mission

  12-07-2023 15:32 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will be embarking on a week-long trip to England on Thursday, accompanied by dozens of staff members for a trade mission where Illinois leaders hope to showcase the state's commitment to the electric vehicle market on a global scale.
  
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• Campton Hills Chief calls state probe 'unsubstantiated and politically motivated'

  12-07-2023 15:27
  
  Campton Hills Police Chief Steven Millar, through an attorney, called his being placed on administrative leave amid an Illinois State Police investigation an attempt "to assassinate his character and impugn his integrity."
  
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• Recap: Tornadoes ravage Chicago area, leave thousands without power

  12-07-2023 15:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The threat of severe weather, including tornadoes and flash flooding, is rising on Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• Live blog: Tornadoes ravage Chicago area, thousands without power

  12-07-2023 15:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The threat of severe weather, including tornadoes and flash flooding, is rising on Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• Live blog: Tornado warnings in Chicago area, tornadoes on ground

  12-07-2023 15:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The threat of severe weather, including tornadoes and flash flooding, is rising on Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• Live blog: Tornado warning issued as severe weather moves in

  12-07-2023 15:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The threat of severe weather, including tornadoes and flash flooding, is rising on Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• Live blog: Tornado warning in Cook County, funnel cloud spotted in Kendall County

  12-07-2023 15:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The threat of severe weather, including tornadoes and flash flooding, is rising on Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• Live blog: ‘increasing risk' of severe weather, tornado watch issued

  12-07-2023 15:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The threat of severe weather, including tornadoes and flash flooding, is rising on Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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•  Woman charged in abduction of 4 girls in Manteno

  12-07-2023 14:51 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Authorities in Kankakee County have arrested a woman accused of abducting four girls from a park earlier this week.
  
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• Mega Millions sees $1M Wisconsin winner; $560M jackpot still up for grabs

  12-07-2023 14:01 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Plus, the next Powerball drawing with a massive $750 million jackpot, is scheduled for Wednesday.
  
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• Research shows Chicago buildings are slowly sinking due to underground climate change

  12-07-2023 13:38 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A study conducted by researchers at Chicago’s Northwestern University has revealed startling new information on the impacts of a phenomenon known as “underground climate change,” with buildings in the Loop measurably sinking as a result of excessive heat radiated by downtown structures.
  
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• Timing: What to expect, when and where as storms move into Chicago area

  12-07-2023 12:48 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The Chicago area is under a threat for potentially severe weather Wednesday as rain and storms bring flooding concerns and the possibility of hail and damaging winds.
  
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• Flood watch in effect for Chicago-area counties due to potential for heavy rain

  12-07-2023 12:40 via nbcchicago.com
  
  As strong-to-severe thunderstorms loom in the forecast for Wednesday, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for several counties in the Chicago area.
  
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• Flood warnings in effect for Chicago-area counties as heavy rains begin

  12-07-2023 12:40 via nbcchicago.com
  
  As strong-to-severe thunderstorms loom in the forecast for Wednesday, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch and a flash flood warning for several counties in the Chicago area.
  
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• Security guard at Farragut Career Academy charged with sexually assaulting student

  12-07-2023 12:35 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A security guard at Farragut Career Academy, a Chicago Public School in Little Village, has been accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student, police said.
  
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• Chicago makes Travel + Leisure's list of ‘favorite' cities, ranking ahead of New York

  12-07-2023 12:00 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The results from more than 165,000 votes are in -- and Chicago beat out Boston, New York City, Honolulu and more.
  
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• Northern Lights forecast changes. Here's what that means for the Midwest

  12-07-2023 09:23 via nbcchicago.com
  
  After earlier predictions that 17 states could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this week, it appears forecasts have changed.
  
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• More than 300 O'Hare flights canceled as severe storms, ‘torrential rainfall,' threaten area

  12-07-2023 09:11 via nbcchicago.com
  
  More than 300 flights at O'Hare International Airport were canceled Wednesday morning as the threat of severe thunderstorms bringing the potential for flooding, hail, damaging winds and "torrential rainfall" looms over the Chicago area.
  
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• More than 100 O'Hare flights canceled as severe storms, ‘torrential rainfall,' threaten area

  12-07-2023 09:11 via nbcchicago.com
  
  More than 100 flights at O'Hare International Airport were canceled Wednesday morning as the threat of severe thunderstorms bringing the potential for flooding, hail, damaging winds and "torrential rainfall" looms over the Chicago area.
  
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