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• Suburban Skyview: Suburban Skyview: Friday Night Lights from 400 feet above a Barrington football game

  02-09-2023 23:09
  
  In this week's Suburban Skyview column, we look at the start of Friday Night Lights from high above Barrington High School's football stadium, as the Broncos get ready to face Warren Township.
  
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• A data center firm is expected to close on the Sears campus this month. Then what happens?

  02-09-2023 23:07
  
  Sources familiar with efforts to market the former Sears headquarters in Hoffman Estates say Dallas-based Compass Datacenters is expected to close on its purchase of the 273-acre property this month. Village officials say they're ready for whatever comes next.
  
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• Chicago fans pay tribute to ‘Margaritaville' singer Jimmy Buffett at Navy Pier

  02-09-2023 22:29
  
  Saturday was an especially sad day for Jimmy Buffett fans in Chicago and across the country as they learned of the legendary singer and songwriter’s death. Many stopped by Buffett’s Maragitaville restaurant Navy Pier to pay tribute to the beloved musician who died on Friday at 76. “I came to Margaritaville to pay my respect, Jimmy rest in peace,” said...
  
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• Police: Batavia man accused of running over relative's cat faces animal torture, cruelty charges

  02-09-2023 21:36
  
  A Batavia man accused of running over a relative's cat several times and leaving the pet's body in a dumpster has been charged with animal torture and aggravated cruelty to animals, police said.
  
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• Old Huntley Village Hall would be home to restaurant and public restrooms

  02-09-2023 21:17
  
  The old Huntley Village Hall may soon be home to a restaurant and public bathrooms.
  
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• These 35 stores will be open on Labor Day, from supermarkets to pharmacies and more

  02-09-2023 21:14
  
  If you’re planning an end-of-summer barbecue on Labor Day, and there’s a chance you might need to make a trip to the store for last-minute items — or perhaps you might go shopping because you have the day off work — you might want to check store hours before heading out. Some retailers will close their doors to give employees...
  
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• Woman charged with first-degree murder in Greater Grand Crossing stabbing death

  02-09-2023 20:34
  
  A Chicago woman was charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in the city’s Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood, authorities said. Starisha Snowden, 38, was taken into custody on Friday for the stabbing death of a 41-year-old man that occurred one day earlier. According to authorities, the victim was stabbed in the neck with a sharp object at...
  
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• 'A beautiful person inside and out': GoFundMe fundraiser set up for South Elgin High student killed in Thursday crash

  02-09-2023 20:03
  
  A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up to help pay for funeral expenses for 17-year-old Kamorra Campbell, one of two South Elgin High School students killed in a crash Thursday in Bartlett.
  
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• Texas man arrested after robbing ATM technician, leading suburban police on chase: prosecutors

  02-09-2023 18:15
  
  A Texas man was arrested on several charges after allegedly robbing a bank technician in west suburban Bensenville and attempting to evade police during a high-speed chase, according to prosecutors. Earnest Hudson, 23, of Houston, was charged with felony financial institution robbery, felony robbery, felony aggravated fleeing and eluding, as well as multiple misdemeanor and traffic offenses, the DuPage County...
  
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• Chicago Labor Day Parade returns to city's Pullman neighborhood

  02-09-2023 17:24
  
  For the first time in nearly a decade, the Chicago Labor Day Parade returned to the Pullman neighborhood on Saturday. “Pullman is one of the most famous labor history sites in the whole world,” said Bob Reiter, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor. “You’re going to see workers expressing solidarity with each other.” After taking place on the city’s...
  
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• Several Midwestern college football stadiums among Top 25 in country in recent ranking

  02-09-2023 15:44
  
  A recent ranking of the 25 best college football stadiums in the country had several Midwestern spots on the list, including one crowned as America's finest place to watch a game on Saturdays in the fall.
  
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• Lake County organization brings attention to veterans in need with RuckUp23 march

  02-09-2023 14:53
  
  Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation in Grayslake wants your help to send a clear message to the men and women who have served our country: There is help if you need it. You can assist by participating in the RuckUp23 march Sept. 16 in Lake Villa.
  
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• Chicago-area toddler drowns in Southwest Michigan lake

  02-09-2023 14:42
  
  A 3-year-old boy from west suburban Hinsdale drowned on Friday while staying at his family’s lake house in Southwest Michigan, according to law enforcement. At around 3:32 p.m., deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were called to a residence on Indian Lake in Silver Creek Township in regard to a fatal drowning, authorities said. First responders attempted to revive...
  
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• 2 teens shot after Mount Carmel-Morgan Park football game in Woodlawn

  02-09-2023 12:36
  
  Two teenagers were shot near Mount Carmel High School shortly after a football game at the Woodlawn neighborhood institution late Friday.
  
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• Suspect escapes after exchanging gunfire with Chicago police in East Side neighborhood

  02-09-2023 11:07
  
  Chicago police are searching for a person who allegedly shot at officers early Saturday in the East Side neighborhood.
  
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• Closures scheduled on DuSable Lake Shore Drive for ‘Bike the Drive' on Sunday

  02-09-2023 09:47
  
  Closures on DuSable Lake Shore Drive are scheduled early Sunday morning in preparation of the annual "Bike the Drive" event, in which thousands of bikers will ride on the historic Chicago thoroughfare.
  
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• Chicago Forecast: Heat returns with partly sunny skies, breezy conditions

  02-09-2023 08:39
  
  After a taste of what's to come this past week with fall-like temperatures, the Chicago area is getting another burst of mid-summer heat for Labor Day weekend.
  
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• Lockport hands Wheaton North a nonconference defeat

  02-09-2023 06:11
  
  Lockport defeated Wheaton North 27-22 in a nonconference football game in Wheaton.
  
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• Lyons Twp. defense stifles Wheaton Warrenville South offense

  02-09-2023 06:02
  
  Wheaton Warrenville South fell to Lyons Twp. 13-0 in a nonconference football game in Western Springs on Friday night.
  
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• Kane County Cougars are in the playoffs despite 11-inning loss

  02-09-2023 06:02
  
  In a thrilling series opener, the Lincoln Saltdogs defeated the Kane County Cougars 4-3 in 11 innings. But despite the loss, the Cougars clinched a spot in the postseason.
  
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• Jacobs comes through with big in second half to beat Hampshire

  02-09-2023 06:00
  
  Jacobs comes through with big in second half to beat Hampshire on Friday night. Jacobs gained some confidence, even in its season-opening loss to Prairie Ridge, and used that to beat Hampshire 28-7 in their Fox Valley Conference game
  
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• Battle, Downers Grove North have big night against cross-town rival Downers Grove South

  02-09-2023 05:55
  
  Before an overflow crowd Friday, senior running back Noah Battle scored three of his personal-high four touchdowns in the second half to lead visiting Downers Grove North to a 35-13 cross-town win over Downers Grove South.
  
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• Prairie Ridge erases 14-point deficit, beats CL South

  02-09-2023 05:50
  
  Prairie Ridge needed something to slow down Crystal Lake South, which had hit the Wolves with big pass plays early and built a two-touchdown lead.
  
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• Janke scores three TDs as Huntley tops McHenry

  02-09-2023 05:43
  
  Huntley senior running back Haiden Janke is not afraid to express his affection for the guys paving the way for his success.
  
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• Winton, York make victory against Nazareth Academy look easy

  02-09-2023 05:39
  
  York defeated Nazareth Academy 42-13 in a nonconference football game in Elmhurst.
  
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• Naperville North hangs tough with defending state champion Loyola Academy

  02-09-2023 05:34
  
  Loyola defeated Naperville North 27-6 in a nonconference football game in Naperville.
  
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• Hoffman Estates trounces Elk Grove

  02-09-2023 05:34
  
  Hoffman Estates evened their record on the season at 1-1 with a 42-6 triumph over Elk Grove on Friday night.
  
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• Alcorn tosses 5 TD passes in Burlington Central's big win over Dundee-Crown

  02-09-2023 05:34
  
  Burlington Central quarterback Jackson Alcorn is blessed with a plethora of solid receivers to throw to.
  
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• South Elgin keeps UEC winning streak going with TD in final seconds

  02-09-2023 05:33
  
  South Elgin defeated Glenbard East 17-14 in an Upstate Eight Conference football game in Lombard.
  
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• Lincoln-Way East denies Batavia in closing seconds

  02-09-2023 05:33
  
  Batavia went for the win. Lincoln-Way East stuffed it.
  
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• Cary-Grove holds off Crystal Lake Central to improve to 2-0

  02-09-2023 05:25
  
  Cary-Grove led all the way against Crystal Lake Central on Friday night, but the Tigers made a dramatic comeback attempt after scoring a touchdown with 1:40 remaining, cutting the Trojans' lead to three points. Central got the ball back after Zach Hykes recovered the ensuing onside kick, but the Trojans defense came up with the final stop it needed to when it rushed Central QB Jason Penza out of the pocket on fourth-and-9 from C-G's 25-yard line, and a pass to Drake Tomasiewicz fell incomplete.
  
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• Grant's Zdon runs for 168 yards, game-winning score

  02-09-2023 05:23
  
  Tyler Zdon apparently is one of those football players who prefers to let his performance do the talking.
  
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• Willowbrook scores 27 straight to overcome Glenbard North

  02-09-2023 05:21
  
  Willowbrook defeated Glenbard North in a nonconference football game in Villa Park on Friday.
  
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• Big 2nd half sends Wheaton Academy past St. Charles East

  02-09-2023 05:19
  
  Despite allowing a go-ahead touchdown to St. Charles East in the final seconds of the first half, Wheaton Academy's football team seized the momentum early in the third quarter and never relinquished it.
  
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• Chase Bank in Elgin robbed Friday afternoon

  02-09-2023 05:08
  
  Authorities are searching for a suspect who robbed bank Friday afternoon in Elgin, officials said.
  
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• Barrington QB throws 5 TD passes in 49-14 rout of Prospect

  02-09-2023 05:05
  
  Barrington's Nick Peipert likes to spread the wealth. The junior quarterback fired 5 touchdown passes to five different receivers as Barrington flew past Prospect 49-14 Friday in a MSL crossover game in Barrington.
  
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• Hersey pulls away from Fremd

  02-09-2023 05:02
  
  After a quick early scoring strike 3:07 into the contest by host Fremd, it was on for the Hersey offense as the explosive Huskies bounced back quickly to take a 28-14 lead into the intermission of this Mid-Suburban League crossover game.
  
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• Palatine bounces back from opening week loss with big 42-17 win over Buffalo Grove

  02-09-2023 04:54
  
  Palatine made themselves right at home with a 42-17 triumph over visiting Buffalo Grove in the Mid-Suburban crossover game on Friday night.
  
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• After fast start, Carmel grinds out slow victory at LF

  02-09-2023 04:47
  
  Both teams scored touchdowns on their first possessions, but defenses dominated after that. Carmel finally notched two fourth-quarter touchdowns to pull out a 20-10 nonconference victory at Lake Forest on Friday.
  
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• Geneva starts hot at Lemont, improves to 2-0

  02-09-2023 04:44
  
  For Geneva, Friday night meant business as usual.
  
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• Ratnow's big plays on both sides send Vernon Hills past Lakes

  02-09-2023 04:39
  
  The days of two-way football at higher levels are long gone, but they're still alive and well in high school.
  
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• Four second-half turnovers pave way for Larkin in 35-14 win over Streamwood

  02-09-2023 04:38
  
  Streamwood executed some clock-killing drives, but Larkin's quick strikes were enough to secure the Royals' first win of the young season. Tizarian Johnson-Williams threw 2 touchdown passes to Erick Myrick and ran for a score, and Jalen Miller scored twice for Larkin in the Upstate Eight matchup at Millennium Field.
  
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• Mundelein plays keep away, defeats Grayslake North

  02-09-2023 04:31
  
  The Mundelein football team found that the easiest way to keep Grayslake North off the scoreboard was to keep the ball away from their offense.
  
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• BizWeek: What's affecting insurance rates; big changes at Midtown

  02-09-2023 03:25
  
  The Week in Business: Inflation, climate change affecting local insurance rates; big changes coming to Midtown.
  
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• Owner revises plan to convert Lombard hotel into apartments

  02-09-2023 00:34
  
  Lombard's plan commission has endorsed a revised plan to turn an extended-stay hotel into garden-style apartments, but the vote wasn't unanimous.
  
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• DuPage County's first West Nile virus case of 2023 reported in Woodridge

  02-09-2023 00:31
  
  The DuPage County Health Department confirmed its first human case of the West Nile virus in Woodridge after a resident in their 60s fell ill in August, officials said.
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in Des Plaines crash

  02-09-2023 00:26
  
  A Des Plaines man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a semi-truck early Friday morning at the intersection of Touhy Avenue and Wolf Road in Des Plaines, officials said.
  
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