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• 'A pretty complicated project': Lake County planning improvements at one of its busiest intersections

  25-09-2023 23:45
  
  A complicated project to address safety at one of Lake County's busiest intersections -- a gateway to I-94 but also site of a sharp increase in crashes -- is in the works.
  
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• St. Charles-area man sentenced to 11 years for sexually assaulting child

  25-09-2023 22:43
  
  A St. Charles-area man is sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault and abuse of a child.
  
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• Rolling Meadows Library director resigning little more than a year after his hiring

  25-09-2023 22:26
  
  A little more than a year after taking the helm at the Rolling Meadows Library, Executive Director Kevin Medows is stepping down.
  
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• Schaumburg officials to consider proposal for fourth marijuana dispensary in village

  25-09-2023 22:25
  
  Schaumburg trustees will consider a plan Tuesday to allow the village's fourth recreational marijuana dispensary in a majority of the former Omega Restaurant, which closed in March at the corner of Irving Park and Wise roads.
  
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• Aurora man pleads guilty to sexually abusing girl, takes 14-year prison sentence

  25-09-2023 22:25
  
  An Aurora man has pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Martin Zaca, 48, of the 100 block of North Smith Street, agreed to a sentence of 14 years in prison on Sept. 21.
  
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• Geneva underpass to close Saturday for train bridge repair

  25-09-2023 22:22
  
  The Route 31 underpass in Geneva will be closed on Saturday as Union Pacific repairs the train bridge.
  
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• Elk Grove Village leaders hosting town-hall meeting Oct. 17

  25-09-2023 22:21
  
  Elk Grove Village officials will hold a town-hall meeting with residents at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17, at village hall, 901 Wellington Ave.
  
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• Robberies at Loyola, DePaul prompt safety concerns among college students across Chicago

  25-09-2023 21:45 via nbcchicago.com
  
  From the University of Illinois Chicago to DePaul University and Loyola University, Chicago has recently seen an uptick in armed robberies on or near college campuses at all different times of the day. On Saturday, Loyola University Campus Police sent out an alert, advising that three students were robbed outside Marquette Hall before 4 a.m. Meanwhile, neighbors heard commotion near...
  
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• 3 northern Illinois sheriff's deputies suffer burns in dynamite disposal operation

  25-09-2023 20:58 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Three northern Illinois sheriff’s deputies injured while disposing of dynamite in neighboring Wisconsin remained hospitalized with burns Monday, authorities said. The deputies are being treated for burns described as non-life-threatening, said Cori Hilliard, a spokesperson for the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. The deputies were called out Saturday morning to help the Rock County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin on a report...
  
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• 17-year-old boy struck and killed by vehicle in suburban Niles

  25-09-2023 20:41 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A teenage boy died on Monday morning after being struck and killed by an SUV in north suburban Niles, authorities said. At around 2:29 a.m., officers with the Niles Police Department were called to the 8200 block of West Ballard Road regarding a person who had been struck by a vehicle, police said in a news release. Officers arrived at...
  
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• Huntley woman raises butterflies to release into the wild

  25-09-2023 20:01
  
  Gerriann Gerritsen of Huntley has released more than 300 butterflies that she has raised this year. She's currently releasing the last of her butterflies.
  
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• Vernon Hills home left uninhabitable after late night fire

  25-09-2023 19:58
  
  Late night fire in basement of Vernon Hills home leaves house uninhabitable.
  
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• Portillo's has branched into Florida and Texas, but where is it expanding next?

  25-09-2023 19:50 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Portillo’s, the Chicago institution made famous for its Italian beef, hot dogs and chocolate cake shakes, has grown to around 70 restaurants in 10 states, and it’s far from done yet. Michael Osanloo, the company’s president, CEO and director, in a call with investors last week, announced an aggressive expansion strategy to add 920 restaurants across the country in the...
  
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• Guinness Brewery to open this week in the West Loop. Here's a preview of the menu

  25-09-2023 18:54 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago's giant new Guinness brewery in the West Loop is here -- but it isn't open just yet.
  
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• Here's when, how you can see next month's solar eclipse in the Chicago area

  25-09-2023 18:23 via nbcchicago.com
  
  An ‘annular’ solar eclipse is set to take place next month, and if the weather cooperates, Chicago-area residents will be able to observe at least a partially-obscured sun.
  
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• ‘Little Amal' brings her ‘Walk across America Tour' to Chicago this week

  25-09-2023 17:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  There’s nothing little about Little Amal, except her age: she’s a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, but she’s actually a 12-foot tall puppet.
  
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• Woman fights company for family jewelry after ‘free' appraisal

  25-09-2023 17:17 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A family is offering a warning after a "free" jewelry appraisal led not just to a miniscule offer, but ultimately a fight over possession of the precious heirlooms.
  
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• The state of Illinois could be holding your ‘missing money.' Here's how to look for unclaimed property

  25-09-2023 17:15 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Check your mail box: The checks could be worth as much as $5,000.
  
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• Southbound lanes of Interstate 65 shut down in NW Indiana due to multi-vehicle crash

  25-09-2023 17:07 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A crash involving at least three vehicles led authorities to close a portion of Interstate 65 in Merrillville, Indiana, on Monday afternoon.
  
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• I-65 southbound shut down due to crash near Crown Point; traffic resumes following earlier crash

  25-09-2023 17:07 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A crash involving at least three vehicles led authorities to close a portion of Interstate 65 in Merrillville, Indiana, on Monday afternoon.
  
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• 1 seriously injured in chain-reaction crash on Interstate 65 in Merrillville

  25-09-2023 17:07 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A crash involving at least three vehicles led authorities to close a portion of Interstate 65 in Merrillville, Indiana, on Monday afternoon.
  
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• Bonfire and Brews event Saturday in Gurnee

  25-09-2023 16:55
  
  A new adults-only Taste of Gurnee event featuring local restaurants and drink vendors will be hosted Saturday, Sept. 30, at Bittersweet Golf Club.
  
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• Arlington Heights accepting Hearts of Gold award nominees

  25-09-2023 16:55
  
  Arlington Heights is accepting applications for its 2024 Hearts of Gold awards, which recognize those who live and work in the village who go above and beyond to give back to the community.
  
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• New life (and name) for a suburban classic: Hotelier, village are reviving Indian Lakes Resort

  25-09-2023 16:54
  
  Indian Lakes Resort faced an uncertain future when the hotel property went up for sale two years ago. But the Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced resort is showing signs of new life as hotel renovations progress and Bloomingdale leaders finalize plans for a golf course redo.
  
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• 'We can all use a little happy': Sweets are serious business for family

  25-09-2023 16:46
  
  From luscious toffees to the irresistibly named Chocolate Peanut Butter Pillows, being sweet is a serious business for the Vieau family.
  
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• Two brazen break-ins at West Loop high-rise frighten residents

  25-09-2023 16:30 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago police are continuing to investigate at least two break-ins inside a West Loop high-rise, with at least one resident already having moved out following the incident.
  
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• Inbound Eisenhower reopens after shooting investigation

  25-09-2023 15:59 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The inbound side of the Eisenhower Expressway was closed for nearly two hours Monday as Illinois State Police investigated earlier reports of a shooting on the highway.
  
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• Inbound Eisenhower closed in Chicago due to shooting investigation

  25-09-2023 15:59 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The inbound side of the Eisenhower Expressway is closed as Illinois State Police investigate earlier reports of a shooting on the highway.
  
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• Forecasters say an El Niño winter is likely. What that could mean for winter weather

  25-09-2023 15:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Forecasters are nearly certain an El Niño winter is approaching and that could mean a big shift in what's expected for weather conditions.
  
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• Culver's is bringing back its ‘CurderBurger' next month. Here's when you can get one

  25-09-2023 14:41 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A burger that might just be what cheese curd lovers – and Wisconsinites – have long dreamt of is making a comeback at Culver’s. In a Facebook post on Monday, the Wisconsin-based chain announced its “Curderburger” will be returning for a limited time starting on Oct. 2. The unique concoction is a Deluxe ButterBurger including lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion...
  
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• Illinois, Indiana rail projects among those receiving piece of $1.4 billion in federal funding

  25-09-2023 14:05 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A massive investment in the nation’s railways will help to fund multiple projects in both Illinois and Indiana, federal officials said Monday.
  
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• Additions made to ‘Skip-the-Line' program at Illinois DMV's

  25-09-2023 13:43 via nbcchicago.com
  
  With more than 150,000 appointments booked in a three-week span, Illinois officials say they are expanding the state's "Skip-the-Line" program at select Secretary of State's Office locations.
  
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• Video captures chaotic scene as cars drift in Chicago's West Loop

  25-09-2023 13:25 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Video captured the chaotic moment cars were seen drifting and doing donuts in Chicago's West Loop over the weekend, a scene that has become increasingly familiar for many in the city.
  
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• Where can you get free COVID tests? Here are some options

  25-09-2023 11:58 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The U.S. has officially brought back a program to mail free COVID tests to residents, but how can you get them and where else can you find free tests?
  
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• It's fall, but the clocks don't change yet. What to know about daylight saving 2023

  25-09-2023 09:41 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Fall has officially arrived, the days are getting shorter, but when do you actually turn your clocks back?
  
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• Illinois radar: track rain and storms across the Chicago area

  25-09-2023 07:31 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Scattered showers and thunderstorms were moving through the Chicago area Monday morning.
  
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• Union Station entrance on Clinton Street reopened after being walled off more than 40 years

  25-09-2023 06:49 via nbcchicago.com
  
  It’s not just you — that entrance along Clinton Street at Union Station may be unfamiliar. That’s because it had been closed for decades before reopening in early August.
  
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• Victim shares harrowing account after string of robberies within minutes in Chicago

  25-09-2023 06:25 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A string of armed robberies across several popular Chicago neighborhoods saw at least five victims in a span of just minutes, authorities said.
  
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• 'My heart's here': Executive director celebrates 50 years at Elgin senior living facility

  25-09-2023 05:04
  
  Susan Cincinelli recently celebrated her 50th anniversary of working at The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence in Elgin.
  
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• Where local members of Congress went on lobbyist-funded trips

  25-09-2023 05:00
  
  Six members of the congressional delegation serving the North, West or Northwest suburbs took trips abroad last year funded by special interest groups, federal documents show.
  
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• Duckworth has earned more than $1.6 million from memoir sales, documents show

  25-09-2023 04:58
  
  Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates has collected more than $1.6 million in royalties from the sales of her memoir since its initial publication more than two years ago, federal documents reveal.
  
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• Oakton College celebrates Hispanic heritage with free events

  25-09-2023 04:57
  
  Oakton College in Des Plaines is marking Hispanic Heritage Month by holding free public events and supporting local Latino food vendors and business owners.
  
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• Des Plaines District 62 hosting COVID-19, flu vaccine clinic

  25-09-2023 01:36
  
  Des Plaines School District 62 and Jewel-Osco are partnering for an upcoming COVID-19 and influenza vaccine clinic.
  
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