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• Suburban Skyview: Jurassic Park-themed corn maze

  16-09-2023 23:34
  
  In this week's Suburban Skyview column, a Jurassic Park corn maze in Spring Grove.
  
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• 130 years of harmonies: Elgin church will re-enact the first concert on its big pipe organ

  16-09-2023 23:32
  
  First Congregational Church in Elgin is holding a 130th-anniversary concert for its organ with the recreation of an 1893 performance.
  
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• Moving beyond bail: How suburban court officials have prepared for dramatic change

  16-09-2023 23:30
  
  Monday marks a transformative moment for the criminal justice system in Illinois, as the longtime practice in which freedom for the accused came with a price tag will be relegated to the history books. Courtrooms across the suburbs say they are prepared for the end of cash bail.
  
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• Images: Collision plays the 56 Music Fix

  16-09-2023 22:38
  
  Northwest suburban band Collision played their final show of the summer concert season at the Mount Prospect Moose Lodge during the 2023 edition of the 56 Music Fix, now in its fifth year.
  
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• 2 arrested after Chicago police officer attacked with wooden stick, authorities say

  16-09-2023 21:52
  
  Two people were taken into custody for attacking a police officer early Saturday morning in Chicago’s South Lawndale neighborhood, authorities said. Arturo Rodriguez, 46, of Cicero, was arrested for felony aggravated battery of a peace officer, according to Chicago police. A second suspect, a 16-year-old boy, was taken into custody on two counts of aggravated battery of a police officer...
  
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• Pet wallaby safely located after escaping backyard in suburban Monee

  16-09-2023 21:39
  
  Residents near suburban Monee are being asked to keep an eye out for a wallaby that was reported missing earlier this week.
  
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• Nearly 200 people move into Greektown migrant shelter

  16-09-2023 21:26
  
  One Chicago alderman said he was taken by surprise upon learning migrants had moved into a building in his ward on Friday. About 100 single migrant men were brought to the Chicago Parthenon Hostel in Greektown that day, and nearly 90 more moved in on Saturday. Ald. Bill Conway, of the city’s 34th Ward, said he wasn’t aware of the...
  
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• Nearly 200 migrants move into shelter at Greektown hostel

  16-09-2023 21:26
  
  One Chicago alderman said he was taken by surprise upon learning migrants had moved into a building in his ward on Friday. About 100 single migrant men were brought to the Chicago Parthenon Hostel in Greektown that day, and nearly 90 more moved in on Saturday. Ald. Bill Conway, of the city’s 34th Ward, said he wasn’t aware of the...
  
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• Here's how you can track runners during the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

  16-09-2023 20:57
  
  Thousands of runners and many supporters are expected to descend on Chicago in just a matter of weeks for the 2023 Bank of Chicago Marathon.
  
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• Car caravan celebrations prompt Chicago to limit downtown access for second night in a row

  16-09-2023 19:05
  
  For the second evening in a row, the city of Chicago halted incoming traffic from entering downtown due to a large number of car caravans celebrating Mexican Independence Day. The city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications said in a news release at 6:39 p.m. that the Central Business District was closed to incoming vehicular traffic from Division to 18th Street...
  
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• Car caravan celebrations prompt Chicago to limit downtown access for second night

  16-09-2023 19:05
  
  For the second evening in a row, the city of Chicago halted incoming traffic from entering downtown due to a large number of car caravans celebrating Mexican Independence Day. The city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications said in a news release at 6:39 p.m. that the Central Business District was closed to incoming vehicular traffic from Division to 18th Street...
  
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• One man reportedly shot in Elgin

  16-09-2023 18:53
  
  Elgin police on Saturday were investigating an early-morning shooting.
  
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• Shooting leaves 2 teens dead in Palatine

  16-09-2023 18:48
  
  Two 16-year-old boys were fatally shot late Friday night in Palatine.
  
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• 2nd man dies in Avondale stabbing

  16-09-2023 17:35
  
  A second man has died after a stabbing attack late Tuesday in an Avondale apartment on the Northwest Side. About 10:50 p.m., responding officers found the men on the second floor of an apartment building in the 3000 block of North Elston Avenue, Chicago police said. James Traven, 55, was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center with multiple stab wounds...
  
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• South suburban high school student shot and killed after homecoming football game

  16-09-2023 16:49
  
  Police in south suburban Country Club Hills launched an investigation after a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed following his high school's homecoming football game on Friday night.
  
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• A new place for pickleball opens Sunday in Naperville

  16-09-2023 16:35
  
  A privately owned pickleball center opens Sunday in Naperville.
  
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• How to volunteer for the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

  16-09-2023 14:53
  
  With the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon just weeks away, those who aren't running in the race may be wondering how they can get involved with one of the largest marathons in the world.
  
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• Palatine shooting leaves 2 teens dead

  16-09-2023 12:38
  
  Two 16-year-old boys were killed in a shooting in northwest suburban Palatine Friday night, according to authorities.
  
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• No charges filed after assistant principal is fatally shot by fellow tenant in Loop high-rise

  16-09-2023 11:02
  
  A resident who fatally shot Abnerd Joseph during a disturbance in their Loop high-rise building was released without being charged following the shooting, according to Chicago police.
  
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• No additional street closures expected downtown Chicago due to Mexican Independence car caravans, city says

  16-09-2023 10:54
  
  Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications issued a statement Saturday morning addressing the decision to close downtown streets for Mexican Independence Day celebrations Friday night while saying there are no plans to do so again this weekend.
  
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• No additional street closures downtown expected due to Mexican Independence car caravans

  16-09-2023 10:54
  
  Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications issued a statement Saturday morning addressing the decision to close downtown streets for Mexican Independence Day celebrations Friday night while saying there are no plans to do so again this weekend.
  
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• City does not plan to close more streets after downtown closures Friday night due to Mexican Independence Day celebrations

  16-09-2023 10:54
  
  Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications issued a statement Saturday morning addressing the decision to close downtown streets for Mexican Independence Day celebrations Friday night while saying there are no plans to do so again this weekend.
  
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• WATCH: 2023 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade

  16-09-2023 10:09
  
  A massive celebration is underway this weekend as the annual Mexican Independence Day Parade steps off in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Saturday.
  
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• Clear the Shelters: One woman's plea to reduce high euthanasia rates

  16-09-2023 09:03
  
  As euthanasia rates for animals continue to rise, one woman is pleading for change as Chicago's municipal shelter is under the spotlight, NBC Chicago's LeeAnn Trotter reports.
  
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• Chicago Forecast: Overcast skies with possible light showers

  16-09-2023 08:41
  
  As Riot Fest and Mexican Independence Day celebrations mark the final official weekend of summer in Chicago, the weather certainly says otherwise as many look to soak in the season while they still can.
  
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• 14-year-old boy killed in shooting after high school football game in Country Club Hills

  16-09-2023 08:18
  
  A 14-year-old boy was killed Friday night in a shooting in Country Club Hills after a high school football game, authorities said.
  
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• Two people found shot in Palatine

  16-09-2023 06:53
  
  Police responded to the 1800 block of Green Lane in Palatine and found two people with life-threatening wounds.
  
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• Talyn Taylor, Geneva cruise past Lake Park

  16-09-2023 06:33
  
  Geneva built a three-touchdown lead early in the second quarter and rolled to a 41-7 win over Lake Park on Friday.
  
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• Davis, Downers South run past Willowbrook

  16-09-2023 06:29
  
  Downers Grove South senior running back Deon Davis started off Friday's game against Willowbrook with a highlight-reel run.
  
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• Dundee-Crown snaps 9-game skid after win over McHenry

  16-09-2023 06:05
  
  This was not a night for Dundee-Crown to spend a lot of time nitpicking little details from Friday night's Fox Valley Conference football game at McCracken Field. The focus after a quick postgame huddle was on the bigger picture of what the Chargers had missed for slightly more than a year. The celebration of returning to the victory column and snapping a 9-game losing streak after they held on to beat McHenry 13-7.
  
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• Trust in O-line pays off for IC Catholic Prep in OT win over Nazareth

  16-09-2023 06:00
  
  With the game on the line in overtime Friday, IC Catholic pinned its hopes on the offensive line.
  
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• Prairie Ridge defeats Huntley with inspired second half

  16-09-2023 05:29
  
  Prairie Ridge found the right mindset after experiencing disappointment to end the first half.
  
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• Cary-Grove's defense plays tough in FVC win against Jacobs

  16-09-2023 05:29
  
  Cary-Grove scored a resounding 27-14 Fox Valley Conference win over Jacobs on Friday night. Led by sophomore fullback Logan Abrams (146 rushing yards on 23 carries) and junior running back Andrew Prio (130 yards on 8 carries), the Trojans ran wild for 325 yards on 37 attempts, an average of 8.8 yards a carry.
  
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• Bartlett's run game wears down Elgin

  16-09-2023 05:25
  
  Call it old-school, smashmouth, grind-it-out...but whatever it's called, it describes Bartlett's offense to a T.
  
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• Second half turnaround helps Montini rally past Benet

  16-09-2023 05:20
  
  Benet came in to Montini Friday night and grabbed all the momentum in the first half, playing almost flawless football to grab a 10-0 lead at intermission. But Montini turned things completely around in the second half, scoring 3 unanswered touchdowns for a 21-10 Chicago Catholic League win.
  
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• Do-it-all back Whelpley powers Batavia past St. Charles

  16-09-2023 05:17
  
  Batavia senior running back Charlie Whelpley hardly appeared winded following a gutsy four quarters of football in the Bulldogs' 45-21 win over St. Charles North on Friday. He finished with 121 rushing yards, 53 receiving yards and a rushing score.
  
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• Carmel knocks off Marmion, now 4-0

  16-09-2023 05:10
  
  Carmel Catholic's balanced offensive attack keyed a 28-14 win over Marmion in a CCL/ESCC Purple Division game at Marmion's Fichtel Field Regole Stadium Friday night.
  
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• Two goal-line stands help South Elgin shut out Larkin

  16-09-2023 05:02
  
  South Elgin beat Larkin 36-0 Friday night at Memorial Field for its first shutout of the season.
  
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• Barna helps Wheaton North pull away from St. Charles East

  16-09-2023 04:59
  
  Wheaton North turned a pair of St. Charles East turnovers into first-quarter touchdowns, then came up with another key defensive stop late in the first half that resulted in a late score while building a 21-7 halftime lead.
  
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• Big plays cost Metea Valley in loss to DeKalb

  16-09-2023 04:54
  
  A methodical nine-minute drive by Metea Valley made it seem the second quarter would be a low-scoring grudge match between the Mustangs and DeKalb.
  
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• Ellis, St. Viator pull out hard-fought win over St. Patrick

  16-09-2023 04:49
  
  Ever since he arrived at St. Viator as a freshman, there has been a buzz about Dayvion Ellis.
  
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• Defense ignites Neuqua's comeback win over Naperville North

  16-09-2023 04:26
  
  Last year Andrew Hoffman was playing quarterback for the Neuqua Valley freshman team. This year he's terrorizing quarterbacks on opposing varsity teams.
  
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• Son of El Chapo Extradited to Chicago to Face Federal Drug Charges

  16-09-2023 04:22 via nytimes.com
  
  Ovidio Guzmán López is the first of El Chapo’s four sons, who are all facing American criminal charges, to be sent to the United States for prosecution.
  
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• Crider's return sparks WW South in shutout of Glenbard North

  16-09-2023 03:58
  
  As the second to last weekend of summer began at Friday's dawn, high school football teams begin to turn towards conference play where an automatic bid awaits the champion and an at-large berth could be for the taking if a team finishes strong in the standings.
  
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• A second chance in the sky: Rehabbed great horned owl returns to wild

  16-09-2023 01:33
  
  After about six weeks of care, Anderson Humane released a great horned owl back into the wild Friday at Campton Forest Preserve. They believe the owl was suffering from West Nile virus and another infection.
  
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• Tapping of the keg kicks off Palatine Rotary's Oktoberfest

  16-09-2023 01:23
  
  The crowning of the 2023 king and queen and a ceremonial tapping of the first keg Friday evening kicked off the Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest.
  
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• The best of the baste: Ribfest opens at DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton

  16-09-2023 01:15
  
  With seven vendors from throughout the country competing for trophies, the aroma of ribs being smoked to perfection permeated the air Friday on the opening of Ribfest at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
  
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• South Elgin man accused of firing gun in downtown St. Charles in domestic dispute

  16-09-2023 00:20
  
  A man is charged with shooting a gun in downtown St. Charles in connection with a domestic dispute.
  
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• Schaumburg trustees to weigh options to renovate or replace village hall, police station

  16-09-2023 00:12
  
  Schaumburg trustees on Tuesday will consider a variety of options to renovate or replace village hall and the police station.
  
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