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• 'It takes everybody on board': Volo Bog needs stewards to protect rare and endangered species

  23-09-2023 23:36
  
  A new volunteer effort is being organized to protect Volo Bog's unique habitat and rare and endangered species.
  
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• Continued growth: Community colleges' enrollments rise again, like ECC's at 7.8%

  23-09-2023 23:36
  
  Students across the suburbs are finding value in community colleges and boosting enrollment at them. Elgin Community College's fall enrollment increased 7.8% over last fall's, one of the largest enrollment increases in the suburbs.
  
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• Historic buildings a perfect setting for fine art at Art in the Barn in Barrington

  23-09-2023 23:32
  
  Thousands of visitors attended the iconic Art in the Barn event in Barrington, a fine art sale and fundraiser for Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.
  
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• Chicago Half Marathon, 5K to close parts of DuSable Lake Shore Drive Sunday

  23-09-2023 21:10
  
  Officials are issuing reminders to motorists that parts of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, as well as a variety of streets in Jackson Park, will be closed Sunday morning for the Chicago Half Marathon and 5K.
  
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• Highland Park leaders to discuss Place of Remembrance project

  23-09-2023 20:24
  
  The Highland Park City Council will again discuss how best to honor the those who were killed and injured during the 2022 Fourth of July mass shooting at a meeting on Tuesday.
  
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• No injuries reported after high-rise fire on Chicago's South Side

  23-09-2023 20:13
  
  Chicago fire officials reported no injuries after a high-rise fire on the city’s South Side Saturday evening.
  
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• Police searching for people who tried to carjack their ride-share driver in Beach Park

  23-09-2023 17:56
  
  Police are searching for three people they said attacked a 40-year-old ride-share driver early Saturday morning in Beach Park while trying to steal his car.
  
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• Reward offered after homicide suspect mistakenly released from Indiana jail

  23-09-2023 17:52
  
  The U.S. Marshal’s Office has taken over the search for a homicide suspect that was mistakenly released from an Indiana jail earlier this month, and is now offering a reward in the case.
  
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• 86-year-old man killed in Auburn Gresham shooting

  23-09-2023 13:01
  
  An 86-year-old man was killed in a shooting Saturday morning in Auburn Gresham on the South Side.
  
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• When do we switch our clocks back? What to know about the end of daylight saving time

  23-09-2023 11:30
  
  Fall is officially here in Chicago, which means the days are unmistakably getting shorter as nighttime hours will increase up until the winter solstice.
  
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• Chicago Forecast: Pleasant first day of fall with mostly sunny skies, mild temperatures

  23-09-2023 08:31
  
  With the autumnal equinox occurring overnight, it is now officially fall in Chicago, and pleasant, seasonal temperatures are here to start the season.
  
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• Mandala, IC Catholic Prep storm back in final minutes to beat Marist

  23-09-2023 06:32
  
  After watching his pass get intercepted and returned 95-yards for the go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Dennis Mandala received nothing but positive support from his teammates.
  
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• 'We do not want you as our landlords': Homeowners resist Rolling Meadows annexation push

  23-09-2023 06:31
  
  Though they can't force them, Cook County and Rolling Meadows officials say they at least want to have a conversation with homeowners in two unincorporated subdivisions to annex into the city. But the homeowners say they've gotten that pitch before and want nothing of it.
  
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• Cricket mania: Why centuries-old sport is bowling over the suburbs

  23-09-2023 06:31
  
  Cricket, an international, centuries-old English sport especially popular in India and Pakistan, is growing in the suburbs, particularly among South Asian immigrants and their children. Suburban communities are taking notice and rising to the demand.
  
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• Naperville C. turns tables on Neuqua Valley

  23-09-2023 06:13
  
  Friday night's game at Neuqua Valley had been on the minds of the Naperville Central football team for a long time.
  
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• St. Charles N. wins OT thriller at WW South

  23-09-2023 06:11
  
  Senior receiver/linebacker Jake Furtney was part of the frustrating start for the St. Charles North football team Friday at Wheaton Warrenville South.
  
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• Dist. 158 board member resigns because she's moving to Florida

  23-09-2023 05:52
  
  Gina Galligar, who last spring ran for her District 158 seat as part of a slate with board members Andy Bittman, Laura Murray and Michael Thompson, has resigned.
  
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• Batavia pulls out 23-17 win over Wheaton North; 5-0 Geneva next

  23-09-2023 05:32
  
  In a gut-check drive, Batavia's offensive line answered the call.
  
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• Larson, Kaneland power past Ottawa

  23-09-2023 05:31
  
  Troyer Carlson threw four touchdown passes, Aric Johnson caught three of them, Josh Mauthe ran for two more and even 6-foot-3, 260-pound lineman Brett Larson scored for Kaneland on Friday night at Peterson Field.
  
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• Pair of sophomores shine in Burlington Central's win over McHenry

  23-09-2023 05:25
  
  Throughout the season, there will be times when a team receives significant contributions from unexpected sources, and Friday Burlington Central received a double dose of help.
  
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• Ball bounces Wauconda's way in win over Graylake Central

  23-09-2023 05:21
  
  Two field goals by Zac Johnson, 160 yards rushing by senior Connor Vanselow and a stingy defense added up to a 19-8 victory for Wauconda. It also set up another NLCC battle for first at home next Friday with Antioch a 50-13 winner over Grayslake North.
  
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• Despite losing top RB Ball, Palatine wins shootout over Hoffman Estates

  23-09-2023 05:18
  
  Palatine was able to win its Mid-Suburban West opener on Friday night in Hoffman Estates, and showed some depth after losing Tulane recruit running back Dominik Ball for most of the second half.The Pirates won a 49-34 shootout on Homecoming Night for the Hawks.
  
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• Milivojevic, St. Francis rally from two TDs down to knock off Joliet Catholic

  23-09-2023 05:17
  
  Everything came together perfectly for St. Francis in the final two-plus quarters of Friday night's game against Joliet Catholic.
  
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• Geneva's defense dominates Glenbard North

  23-09-2023 05:13
  
  If you didn't know better, one might have thought the football field at Glenbard North was tilted in Geneva's direction Friday night.
  
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• Stevenson grits out tough victory over Mundelein

  23-09-2023 05:11
  
  A large crowd turned out to watch Stevenson host Mundelein for its homecoming on Friday night. The stakes were high as either the Mustangs would remain undefeated and become playoff-eligible or the Patriots would break a two-game losing streak to get back over .500. The latter of those scenarios played out, and the Patriots can breathe a little easier after a tough 10-3 victory.
  
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• Williams, Naperville North answer DeKalb for DuPage Valley win

  23-09-2023 05:08
  
  The defenses appeared to settle down after DeKalb and Naperville North combined for 28 first-quarter points, but none over the next quarter and a half.
  
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• West Chicago handles Elgin, improves to 3-2

  23-09-2023 05:06
  
  What a difference a year makes.
  
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• Defense leads the way as Prospect routs Rolling Meadows

  23-09-2023 05:06
  
  With 4 interceptions and a stout defense, Prospect thrilled a large homecoming crowd with a 51-7 decision over Rolling Meadows.
  
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• Glenbard South shakes off slow start to rout Bartlett

  23-09-2023 05:01
  
  Glenbard South has a tradition of naming an "Honorary Raider" each year at the homecoming game.
  
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• Prairie Ridge holds off Cary-Grove in typical rivalry game

  23-09-2023 04:55
  
  Prairie Ridge had everything in its favor, a one-touchdown lead after an 8-minute, 3-second drive with 2:09 remaining and a defense that had allowed Cary-Grove five first downs all night.
  
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• Hersey blanks Buffalo Grove to stay perfect at 5-0

  23-09-2023 04:52
  
  Hersey posted its third consecutive shutout Friday when Hersey bounced host Buffalo Grove 35-0 in the MSL opener for both teams. The Huskies defense has allowed just 12 points this season. They are led by Andrew Pignataro, Logan Farrell, Ethan Sather, Chuck Meister, Carson Grove, Brandon Pflomm, Georgie Naegele and Brandon Jenkins, made big plays when needed to keep the Bison out of the end zone.
  
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• Antioch routs Grayslake North; rematch with Wauconda up next

  23-09-2023 04:47
  
  Antioch continued its run of dominance Friday, defeating Grayslake North 50-13 on the road.
  
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• Warren roars back in second half to upend Lake Zurich

  23-09-2023 04:44
  
  The Warren-Lake Zurich game lived up to its billing as the visiting Blue Devils fell behind 17-7 at halftime only to turn things around in the second half en route to an exciting 21-17 North Surburban Central victory.
  
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• Glenbard East's strong play on both sides stymies Streamwood

  23-09-2023 04:07
  
  Glenbard East's offense was nothing if not efficient.
  
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• Ziehm: A party atmosphere at Rich Harvest Farm as LIV tournament returns

  23-09-2023 01:46
  
  The second version of the LIV Tour's Chicago stop at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove got off to a rousing start Friday, complete with blaring music and a countdown that created excitement for a crowd that resembled last year's even less-than-ideal weather.
  
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• Congressman Bill Foster is using AI, and he's worried

  23-09-2023 01:06
  
  As the only member of Congress with a doctorate in physics, Naperville Democrat Bill Foster using AI software frequently in hopes of learning more about an emerging field that fascinates the medical and science world and terrifies many others, including some in the federal government.
  
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• Proposal to build Texas Roadhouse near Gurnee Mills emerges

  23-09-2023 00:32
  
  A proposal to build a Texas Roadhouse restaurant near Gurnee Mills mall is being reviewed by village staff.
  
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