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Crime | Leaders react to Aurora shooting

State and federal leaders react to the shooting Friday in Aurora with words of thanks to injured police officers and comfort to the families of those affected.
President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House to declare a national emergency in order to build a wall along the southern border, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Washington.

Politics | Trump says he's declaring emergency to build border wall

President Donald Trump said he will use executive powers to bypass Congress, which approved far less money for his proposed wall than he had sought. He plans to siphon billions of dollars from federal military construction and counterdrug efforts for the wall.
Video attached to article Illinois State Police recently released a Hollywood-style short film as part of effort to attract more quality recruits to the force. Law enforcement across the country are looking for new ways to overcome a shortage of qualified recruits.

Columns | Why police in suburbs, nation are facing a shortage of new recruits

Glitzy videos. High school outreach programs. Even lowered standards. Police are trying all sorts of ways to deal with a nationwide shortage of qualified law enforcement recruits. We talk to a couple of local experts about what's going on.
Two men characterized by police as “persons of interest” in the attack against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett are now considered suspects and have been arrested on “probable cause that they may have committed a crime,” a Chicago police spokesman said Friday.

Crime | Chicago police arrest 2 following alleged attack on actor Smollett

Chicago police said Friday that they had arrested two "potential suspects" in the alleged assault against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.
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Politics | Suburban lawmakers among those seeking to overturn Trump emergency
It's on. Local congressmen support resolution to squash President Trump's emergency declaration.
News | Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook shut down Friday
After new environmental testing, the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook was shut down Friday night, according to village officials.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell speaks at a news conference after a spring training baseball workout Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Cubs | 'I'm not proud of the person I was': Cubs' Russell sorry for 'pain' he caused ex-wife
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell apologized Friday for the "hurt" and "pain" he caused his ex-wife but didn't detail what prompted a 40-game suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.
Eloy Jimenez greets fans during opening night of this year’s SoxFest. Jimenez is expected to be one of the Sox’s new phenoms.
Cubs | The White Sox can heal your broken hearts, Cubs fans
On Valentine's Day, columnist and longtime Cubs fan Burt Constable announced he is falling out of love with his team. Editor John Lampinen, a lifelong White Sox fan, says Burt and any other Cubs fans who are questioning their devotions are welcome to join him at Guaranteed Rate Field.
David Kaptain and Carol Rauschenberger are candidates for mayor in Elgin.
News | In case you missed it: Interview with Elgin mayoral candidates
The Daily Herald livestreamed a joint interview of the two candidates running for mayor in Elgin.
Elton John brings his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15-16.
Music | 5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs
So long, Sir Elton: This is your last chance to catch Elton John locally when his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour stops at Rosemont's Allstate Arena for two shows this weekend.
President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the White House Rose Garden Friday to declare a national emergency in order to build a wall along the southern border.
Editorial | Editorial: All should fear precedent set by political definition of 'emergency'
This Daily Herald editorial says that President Trump's declaration of an immigration emergency sets a dangerous precedent that opens the door to authoritarianism for future presidents.
Stevenson High School student Samantha Seelig attaches a semicolon button to her backpack Friday. The button refers to Project Semicolon, a national suicide prevention program,
News | Why Stevenson High students wore semicolon pins Friday
Stevenson High School students donned pins featuring semicolons Friday to promote suicide prevention.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Vernon Hills’ Casey Wood is controlled by Simeon’s Matthew Black in the Class 2A 195-pound wrestleback bout at the 2019 IHSA wrestling state championships at State Farm Arena at the University of Illinois in Champaign Friday.
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Shards of broken ice pile up against the breakwater and the ice on the surface of the lake has many textures as it begins to thaw after the deep freeze on February 2, 2019, at North Avenue Beach, in Chicago.
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Waubonsie Valley’s Thalia Bowen competes on the balance beam during the Hinsdale South girls gymnastics sectional in Darien Tuesday.
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The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and the village of Barrington recently gathered for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Christi’s Sweet Café, 121A Barrington Commons Court in Barrington. Christi’s Sweet Café is an artisan pastry shop featuring French/American pastries and desserts. Special occasion cakes are also available by pre-order.
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The Pulte and White families of Libertyville take advantage of an ice-skating rink they both built in the White’s backyard as temperatures returned to normal in Libertyville.
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