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Monday, November 12, 2018

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Arlington Heights police and firefighters were on the scene Sunday night after a car flipped over and crashed into the new police station in the village’s downtown.

News | Officials: Driver who hit Arlington Heights police station was speeding close to triple digits

Arlington Heights police say Georgia man was driving fast -- not triple digits on the speedometer, but close -- when he lost control of his car Sunday night and struck a curb, benches, a fire hydrant and a mini-retaining wall before crashing into the new village police station.
Increased revenue from video gambling helped grow the state’s haul from wagering in 2018 to nearly $1.4 billion, according to a state report.

Politics | Video gambling equivalent of 24 new casinos

A state commission says the allowance of video gambling in Illinois was the equivalent of adding 24 new casinos.
Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Craig Sommerville and canine partner Diesel located a missing juvenile Sunday who was stuck in a retention area and showing early indications of hypothermia.

Lake County | Lake County deputies, police dogs save two lives in less than 24 hours

A pair of Lake County Sheriff's canine officers, as well as their human handlers, are being hailed as heroes for their work to save two people from potentially life-threatening situations Sunday and Monday.
The only soldier not wearing a hat, Irish immigrant William Burke was good at making friends during World War I. After the war, he became a Chicago police officer.

Columns | Constable: Immigrant's worry leads to WWI service and an American life

What started because an Irishman didn't want to fight for the English during World War I turned into a wonderful American tale. William Burke set off and traveled the world but got drafted in Chicago. When he objected that compulsory military service was only for citizens, authorities made him one, Cook County Circuit Judge John J. Curry Jr., of Barrington, says about his grandfather, who told him the story.
Blackhawks Senior Vice President and General Manager Stan Bowman speaks with reporters last week after Joel Quenneville was fired and Jeremy Colliton was named coach.
Blackhawks | Bowman's seat might not be too hot, but he's on the clock with Blackhawks
Joel Quenneville is gone, but why is Stan Bowman still the general manager of the Blackhawks? John Dietz looks at Bowman's moves the past few years, then looks ahead to the off-season.
A car left the road, flipped and crashed Sunday evening at the Arlington Heights Police Department.
News | 1 injured when car crashes into new Arlington Heights police station
One person was injured Sunday evening when a car left the road, flipped and crashed into the new Arlington Heights police station, authorities said.
Stan Lee at a C2E2 convention in Chicago.
Columns | Widescreen: For many fans, Marvel mastermind Stan Lee was a hero, too
When Stan Lee died Monday at age 95, Marvel Comics lost its ambassador to the world, an exuberant, kindly voice of heroism both real and imaginary.
What do you do with old plates? You can turn them in at an Illinois secretary of state facility to be recycled.
Transportation | O'Hare's new cellphone lot, old plates and privacy worries: Your transit questions
What do I do with old license plates? If I just want a senior card to ride the train, why is the RTA asking personal questions? Why did the city put the O'Hare cell phone lot in the middle of nowhere? We answer readers questions.
Education | Geneva teachers rallying tonight as possible strike looms
Geneva teachers could go on strike as soon as Tuesday but have not announced plans to do so.
Lufkin Pool in Villa Park could soon meet its end if trustees vote during a meeting Monday to demolish it. But a group of pool supporters hopes the village will hold off until a study of park services and facilities is complete next spring.
News | Supporters want delay in decision to raze Villa Park pool
A 64-year-old swimming spot in Villa Park could be near the end of its life, but a group of supporters is pushing for another delay in a vote to possibly demolish Lufkin Pool.
Famed comic book creator Stan Lee has died at age 95, a family attorney his saying.
News | Comic book genius Stan Lee, Spider-Man creator, dies at 95
Comic book genius Stan Lee, the architect of the contemporary comic book, has died. He was 95.
Democratic challenger Mary Edly-Allen, left, and Republican state Rep. Helene Miller Walsh are expected to receive final results next week in their race for the 51st House District seat.
Politics | Decision expected next week in tight Walsh Miller, Edly-Allen race
Democratic state representative candidate Mary Edly-Allen and Republican incumbent Helene Miller Walsh expect a final vote count in their tight 51st District House race next week.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd, middle, with teammates Danny Trevathan, right, Charles Leno, left, and Akiem Hicks, far left, after a 34-22 win against the Detroit Lions Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Downers Grove North players, from left, Maddie Degiorgio, Elizabeth Dunlap and Margaret Mahlke hoist their hardware during trophy presentations for the Class 4A state finals in girls volleyball on Saturday night at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University. The Trojans finished runners up to Marist.
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Veterans salute as the national anthem is played during a Veterans Day assembly at Mundelein High School Friday.
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Downers Grove North’s Jade Casper celebrates a point during Class 4A girls state semifinal volleyball action at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University Friday night.
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