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• Millie Bobby Brown, Tiffani Thiessen, Idina Menzel making Anderson's Bookshop appearances

  23-08-2023 23:59
  
  Millie Bobby Brown and Tiffani Thiessen will be making book-signing appearances next month at Anderson's Bookshop locations in Naperville and Downers Grove. Idina Menzel will be promoting her new book at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
  
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• Students, staff, alumni ready to celebrate Hoffman Estates High School's 50th birthday

  23-08-2023 23:55
  
  Poised to mark its 50th birthday on Oct. 21, Hoffman Estates High School plans to celebrate the occasion all year long with students, staff, alumni and the community.
  
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• DuPage County sets aside $1 million to address long-haul needs for food pantries

  23-08-2023 23:46
  
  DuPage County food pantries could qualify for more money to help with long-term needs, while township food pantries can now opt out of the county's fresh produce program with the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
  
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• Why Des Plaines could become the next suburb to restrict short-term home rentals

  23-08-2023 22:27
  
  Years after first being proposed, rules for short-term home rentals could be coming to Des Plaines.
  
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• State legislators form sustainable fuels caucus

  23-08-2023 22:26
  
  State Rep. Terra Costa Howard of Glen Ellyn and five other legislators formed the Sustainable Fuels Caucus to explore alternative energies like ethanol, hydrogen and biodiesel.
  
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• Streamwood police searching for missing 16-year-old boy

  23-08-2023 22:22
  
  Streamwood police are seeking the public's help in finding a 16-year-old boy who was last seen in the 700 block of Russet Lane in the village on Saturday, Aug. 12.
  
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• 3 men charged with murdering Aurora man in May shooting

  23-08-2023 22:21
  
  Three people are facing murder charges in connection with the shooting death of a man in May in Aurora.
  
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• Man charged with shooting at occupied car in Downers Grove

  23-08-2023 22:19
  
  A man is being held on $1 million bail, accused of shooting at an occupied car in Downers Grove.
  
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• 3 in custody after 'disturbance' at Lombard apartment complex near Yorktown mall

  23-08-2023 22:14
  
  A large police presence gathered at a Lombard apartment complex Wednesday afternoon due to a "disturbance," authorities said.
  
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• Your donated clothes probably end up abroad in landfills           

  23-08-2023 20:41
  
  When clearing out your closet and packing clothes in bags to donate, you assume they're going to help someone in the community. Instead, the clothes will most likely end up abroad in a landfill.
  
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• Your donated clothes probably end up abroad in landfills

  23-08-2023 20:41
  
  When clearing out your closet and packing clothes in bags to donate, you assume they're going to help someone in the community. Instead, the clothes will most likely end up abroad in a landfill.
  
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• Suburban Cook County resident is state's first West Nile death this year

  23-08-2023 20:30
  
  State health officials are reporting the first death from the West Nile virus this year was a suburban Cook County resident in their 90s.
  
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• House size, price for proposed development on ex-factory site gives Batavia aldermen pause

  23-08-2023 20:07
  
  A proposal to build houses on the former Siemens-Furnas factory site got a lukewarm response from Batavia officials Tuesday night, after they learned the size and price.
  
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• How to apply for Wheaton's senior assistance program

  23-08-2023 19:41
  
  Wheaton's Commission on Aging is offering monthly financial assistance to eligible seniors.
  
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• St. Charles City Council approves Verizon cell tower on city's east side

  23-08-2023 19:08
  
  St. Charles City Council members have voted to approve a 138-foot cell tower off Route 64 on the city's east side.
  
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• Former Kane Sheriff Ramsey remembered as soldier, teacher, deacon and family man

  23-08-2023 19:06
  
  Former Kane County Sheriff Kenneth Ramsey, 75, who died Saturday, was a longtime lawman, soldier, teacher and, later in life, a deacon at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Batavia. But in his personal life, he was devoted to his grandchildren, his widow, Peg Ramsey, said.
  
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• Chicago's Starbucks Reserve Roastery rolls out special pumpkin-themed beverages

  23-08-2023 18:02
  
  Starbucks is rolling out their pumpkin-spiced offerings for the 2023 fall season, but the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago will be participating in the fun for the first time ever.
  
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• How Chicago ranked on list of cities deemed ‘safe' by Americans in new poll

  23-08-2023 17:44
  
  A new poll reveals which of the 16 largest U.S. cities Americans believe to be "safe," and it appeared Chicago didn't fare well on the list.
  
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• Why Des Plaines could become the next suburb to put restrictions on short-term home rentals

  23-08-2023 17:36
  
  Years after first being proposed, rules for short-term home rentals could be coming to Des Plaines.
  
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• Movie Night in Aurora's Mundy Park canceled due to heat

  23-08-2023 17:12
  
  Due to the excessive heat, Aurora Downtown will be canceling "Movie Night in Mundy Park" on Thursday, Aug. 24.
  
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• Arlington Heights seeks Cultural Arts Award nominees

  23-08-2023 17:12
  
  The Arlington Heights Arts Commission is seeking nominations from community members for this year's Cultural Arts Award.
  
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• Classic car show in Geneva canceled due to heat

  23-08-2023 17:11
  
  The Geneva Chamber of Commerce announced that the weekly Classic Car Show scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 24, at the historic Kane County Courthouse, has been canceled due to extreme heat in the forecast.
  
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• RibFest gets a $25,000 boost from DuPage County Board

  23-08-2023 17:10
  
  RibFest is getting $25,000 from DuPage County to help with marketing costs.
  
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• People of all abilities took on the Velodrome track in Northbrook

  23-08-2023 17:10
  
  The Ed Rudolph Velodrome in Northbrook hosted a day of inclusivity Saturday.
  
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• Sunrise Rotary Club delivers inaugural Taste of Glenview

  23-08-2023 17:08
  
  The Glenview Sunrise Rotary Club will present a Taste of Glenview on Sept. 9 with proceeds benefiting its service projects.
  
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• Pat Fitzgerald a parent volunteer for Loyola Academy football

  23-08-2023 17:08
  
  Pat Fitzgerald a parent volunteer for Loyola Academy football
  
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• New Trier's new East Side Academic and Athletic Project a huge hit

  23-08-2023 17:08
  
  New Trier High School recently unveiled a $79.5 million East Side Academic and Athletic Project at its Winnetka Campus. "It's second to none," New Trier athletic director Augie Fontanetta said.
  
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• Northbrook, Glenview students mark first day of classes this week

  23-08-2023 17:07
  
  New Superintendent Emily Tammaru wasted no time keeping her vow to visit Northbrook/Glenview Elementary District 30 schools and classrooms on the first day of classes Wednesday.
  
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• Glenbrook North golfer Kuwahara suffers shock

  23-08-2023 17:07
  
  Glenbrook North sophomore golfer Martha Kuwahara shakes off electrical shock in Jacuzzi to help Spartans get off to a good start.
  
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• Coach: Pollina retiring after 22 years with Glenview Park District

  23-08-2023 17:07
  
  This is a "love story" of sorts, which except for a few brief stops along the way, takes place entirely in Joe Pollina's beloved hometown of Glenview. He is retiring after a 22-year career with the Glenview Park District.
  
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• Delayed start of classes? How suburban school districts are dealing with extreme heat this week

  23-08-2023 16:34
  
  As scorching temperatures move into the region Wednesday and Thursday, it all hangs on cooling systems for local school districts, with some canceling classes because of inadequate air conditioning.
  
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• Recap: How the firings of Ken Williams, Rick Hahn unfolded

  23-08-2023 16:30
  
  The Chicago White Sox turned over a new leaf in the history of their franchise on Tuesday, firing Executive Vice President Kenny Williams and GM Rick Hahn.
  
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• Pigeon problem plagues Irving Park Blue Line stop

  23-08-2023 15:41
  
  Commuters who frequent the Irving Park Blue Line stop are no strangers to dodging pigeon droppings on their way to work.
  
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• Thousands without power in Wisconsin, Illinois amid staggering heat wave

  23-08-2023 15:28
  
  Thousands of customers are without power in Wisconsin and Illinois amid a heat wave that has driven heat indices north of 115 degrees on Wednesday.
  
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• Dickey's BBQ Pit out, Dave & Buster's on the way in at Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg

  23-08-2023 14:50
  
  Dickey's Barbecue Pit didn't make it all the way through its first summer at Streets of Woodfield, but Dave & Buster's is on its way to fill the vacancy of the Schaumburg shopping center's former Gameworks.
  
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• GOP Debate: Who's in, who's out and what to know as Republican hopefuls head to Milwaukee

  23-08-2023 14:02
  
  The first GOP debate has arrived, bringing Republican hopefuls to the Midwest as they confront each other for the first time ahead of the 2024 election.
  
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• 6 cold-weather activities to look ahead to on 1 of Chicago's hottest days of the year

  23-08-2023 13:53
  
  With Polar Express Chicago tickets on sale and Spirit Halloween stores already open, the cold-weather daydreaming has already begun.
  
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• Boys soccer: Scouting the Fox area

  23-08-2023 13:51
  
  Here's our look at what to expect this fall for boys soccer teams in the Fox area.
  
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• Boys soccer: Scouting DuPage County

  23-08-2023 13:50
  
  Here's our look at what to expect this fall for boys soccer teams in DuPage County.
  
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• Amid Chicago heat wave, Metra implements speed restrictions for trains

  23-08-2023 13:48
  
  Officials with Metra say that the agency is ordering a reduction in speed on all trains because of the extreme heat currently gripping the Chicago area.
  
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• What is a heat index and what will it mean for the Chicago area? Here's a breakdown

  23-08-2023 08:35
  
  While record-breaking temperatures are possible in the Chicago area Wednesday, they'll also lead to dangerous heat index values in the region.
  
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• List of Chicago cooling centers ahead of excessive heat warning, sweltering temperatures

  23-08-2023 07:34
  
  The city of Chicago has activated additional cooling centers and extended cooling center hours ahead of an excessive heat warning that will soon go into effect for all of Northeastern Illinois.
  
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• Full list of Chicago cooling centers as excessive heat warning, sweltering temperatures take hold

  23-08-2023 07:34
  
  The city of Chicago says it will open additional cooling centers this week ahead of a heat wave that could push heat indices well over 100 degrees in coming days.
  
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• Chicago heat wave updates: Schools cancel activities, announce early dismissal due to heat

  23-08-2023 06:54
  
  As the heat and humidity across the Chicago area builds, we're keeping track of updates here.
  
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• Chicago heat wave updates: Heat index values soared above 120 degrees in some areas, NWS says

  23-08-2023 06:54
  
  As the heat and humidity across the Chicago area builds, we're keeping track of updates here.
  
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• Chicago heat wave updates: Heat index values could reach up to 118 in some parts, NWS says

  23-08-2023 06:54
  
  As the heat and humidity across the Chicago area builds, we're keeping track of updates here.
  
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• ‘It's going to get downright brutal': Excessive heat warning issued for all of northeastern Illinois

  23-08-2023 05:58
  
  Beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, an excessive heat warning for all of northeastern Illinois and much of northwest Indiana will go into effect, with the National Weather Service warning of "dangerously hot conditions" and heat index values of between 105 and 115 degrees.
  
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• 'We have made progress': Minority hiring, retention up in Naperville 203 but academic gaps still a concern

  23-08-2023 05:21
  
  According to data from the Naperville 203 Comprehensive Equity Plan, minority hiring and retention has improved in the district over the last few years, but academic gaps remain a concern.
  
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• Tollway nearly finished with new maintenance facility along I-90 in Hoffman Estates

  23-08-2023 05:20
  
  A state-of-the-art Illinois Tollway maintenance facility is nearing completion in Hoffman Estates that will soon replace its outdated predecessor to the east at Interstate 90 and Route 53 in Schaumburg.
  
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• Passive park being built at Vernon Hills Town Center

  23-08-2023 05:20
  
  Concrete work is underway as part of a passive park planned on a vacant lot next to the Vernon Hills Town Center at routes 45 and 21.
  
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