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Rockton Fire Department Chief Kirk Wilson said about 70 Chemtool employees were evacuated safely from the plant after Monday morning’s explosion.

Illinois | Chemical plant explosion, fire prompt evacuations

An explosion at a northern Illinois chemical plant Monday morning sparked massive fires that sent flames and huge plumes of thick black smoke high into the air and debris raining onto the ground, prompting evacuations.
Don Wendt of Elgin, an Army veteran who served in Vietnam, gets emotional during the Flag Day ceremony Monday at Veterans Memorial Park in Elgin.

News | 'The flag has super special meaning to me'

Elgin Elks Lodge 737 held its annual Flag Day ceremony Monday at Veterans Memorial Park. The event featured speakers recounting the history of the flag, a retirement ceremony for a worn flag and a 21-gun salute by members of American Legion Post 57.
Lifeguard chairs are unmanned Monday at Mundelein’s Diamond Lake Beach. The beach will be closed Mondays through Thursdays because of a shortage of lifeguards.

News | Lifeguard shortage puts damper on summer swim season for some suburbs

A shortage of lifeguards has led the Mundelein Park & Recreation District to close its Diamond Lake Beach for four days each week.
A total of 11,947,090 shots have been administered since vaccinations began in December, and 69% of Illinois adults have received at least one dose.

Illinois | If you want to avoid the ICU, get a COVID-19 shot, doctors say

Suburban doctors are worried about the latest trend -- unvaccinated patients in the hospital with COVID-19. "There are five people clinging to life in our ICU who did not get vaccinated," said Dr. Jeff Huml, medical director of critical care at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield.
Gurnee police responded to a fight near the entrance of Six Flags Great America Sunday evening.
Crime | Gurnee police break up big fight at Great America
Gurnee police were called to Six Flags Great America just before 7 p.m. Sunday to help break up fights at the theme park, police said Monday. Several people were arrested.
Crime | Carpentersville man identified as victim of road rage beating
The victim of a road rage beating has been identified as a 52-year-old Carpentersville man.
Two suburban cosplayers dress as Tinker Bell and Peter Pan at the 2018 edition of Wizard World Chicago in Rosemont.
Columns | Wizard World Chicago returns to Rosemont in October
Wizard World Chicago will return Oct. 15 through 17 to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
Pictured here by a bench dedicated to the late Andrew Marton are Daniel and Barbara Signorini, left, parents of AndrewStrong Foundation scholarship recipient Jacob Signorini, plus scholarship recipients Annette Lindgren of Hersey High School, Stephanie Tadda of Wheeling High School, and Mackenzie Branch of Palatine High School.
Education | Touching ceremony for first scholarships in honor of Palatine teen
Four high school seniors from the Northwest suburbs received the first scholarships given out by the AndrewStrong Foundation during an emotional ceremony in Palatine.
Developer Eddie Ni gives a tour of Pacifica Square shopping center in Aurora. Ni and partners have poured more than $10 million into the first phase of improvements at the previously underutilized shopping center.
Business | Aurora development takes off as growing hub for Asian businesses
Chinese American real estate developer Eddie Ni's vision to revive the 360,000-square-foot former Yorkshire Plaza in Aurora involves creating the nation's largest Asian-chic lifestyle center, providing a one-stop destination for shopping, food, business, service, leisure and entertainment.
The U.S. flag, the state of Illinois flag and the POW/MIA flag fly outside Palatine’s village hall this week. Mayor Jim Schwantz signed a proclamation in honor of Pride Month, but declined residents’ request to fly the Pride flag.
News | Mayor's proclamation recognizes Pride Month, but flag won't fly at Palatine's village hall
June was proclaimed Pride Month for the first time in Palatine history but without public announcement. A local couple says that's a great first step, but not enough. They want the village to fly the Pride flag.
Jose Torres
Education | Former U-46 superintendent named interim CPS CEO
Former Elgin Area Unit District 46 schools superintendent Jose Torres was named interim leader of Chicago Public Schools on Monday.
Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman speaks during a news conference in 2019 after a mass shooting that killed five Henry Pratt Co. employees and injured five officers — what she now calls the worst day of her career. Ziman, who has worked at the Aurora police department for 30 years, announced Monday she plans to retire Aug. 6.
News | After 30-year career, Aurora Police Chief Ziman to retire in August
After three decades of serving the residents and officers of her hometown, Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman plans to retire in August from the department that launched her "fantastic career."
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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John and Carolyn Roberts care for a litter of puppies at their home Thursday, June 3, 2021 in Arlington Heights. The couple is part of a Palatine-based dog rescue group that has specialized in fostering puppies through the pandemic and the Roberts have fostered more than 50 puppies over the last year.
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Eleanor Boscoma smiles while chatting with friends prior to the start of the Glenbrook North High School graduation at the Rosemont Theatre Sunday.
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Olivia DeMattia receives her diploma during the Glenbrook South High School graduation at the Rosemont Theatre Sunday.
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