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Gurnee police say officers responded to a report of a black bear like this one Wednesday morning not far from the Gurnee Mills shopping mall. No bear was spotted when police arrived, but a video circulating online purports to show the bear running through the parking lot of the Hunt Club KinderCare preschool.

News | A bear in the suburbs? Police investigate sighting near Gurnee Mills mall

The Chicago football team may not be the only bears exploring a move to the suburbs. Gurnee police said a real bear may have been spotted near Gurnee Mills on Wednesday.
Joe Majkowski

Crime | Former St. Viator coach, counselor gets probation, home confinement

The former St. Viator High School counselor and basketball coach convicted of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for sending an inappropriate text message to a 16-year-old female student was sentenced Wednesday to 12 months probation, 30 days home confinement, a $1,000 fine and court costs.
St. Louis Blues color analyst Darren Pang, left, and Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop watch play during a 2019 game. Multiple sources are reporting that acclaimed NHL broadcaster Pang will join the Blackhawks TV booth for the 2023-24 season.

Columns | Jim O'Donnell: Acclaimed broadcaster Pang will join Blackhawks booth next season

Multiple sources are reporting that acclaimed NHL broadcaster Darren Pang will join the Blackhawks TV booth for the 2023-24 season.
Joanna Tong, one of four partners in Tala Coffee Roasters in the space being built out as a cafe adjoining the roasting area in Libertyville. Customers will be able to watch the roasting process.

News | Tala Coffee Roasters adding cafe, tasting room to Libertyville industrial location

It's a dream come true for co-owner Joanna Tong.
News | Fire destroys two homes, detached garages in Carpentersville
Two homes and two detached garages were destroyed by a fire in Carpentersville Wednesday that is still under investigation.
Prestige Feed Products in Mount Prospect plans to install new odor-eliminating equipment later this year in hopes of heading off village efforts to shut down its operations.
Manufacturing | Mount Prospect manufacturer thinks it has fix for odor complaints
A Mount Prospect livestock feed manufacturer has agreed to install equipment to eliminate odor emissions its neighbors have compared to "burnt cheese," as part of an agreement with the village allowing the business to remain open for now.
Beatrix’s Father’s Day special features a hot honey fried chicken sandwich plus a beer for $17.95 during brunch on June 18.
Dining | Now's the time to make suburban dining plans for Father's Day
Impress dad by planning a special brunch, lunch or dinner outing in the suburbs for Father's Day.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
Chicago | Bears have video chat with Chicago mayor ahead of possible stadium talks
Brandon Johnson didn't say what he is prepared to do to keep the Bears in Chicago amid their courting of Arlington Heights and Naperville.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields works on the field Wednesday during practice in Lake Forest.
Columns | Arkush: The Bears have a better receiving corps. Can Justin Fields take advantage of that?
The Bears made a serious effort to improve its receiving corps and dramatically improve the ability and production of the players they already had this offseason.
Runners head out during a previous Shopping Cart Shuffle to benefit Neighborhood Food Pantries. This year’s event takes place Saturday, June 24.
Health & Fitness | At Neighborhood Food Pantries, residents 'shop' to feed their families with dignity
Neighborhood Food Pantries is hosting its Shopping Cart Shuffle 5K on Saturday, June 24, in Hanover Park. Funds raised support DuPage County-based Neighborhood Food Pantries, which provides food to families in need.
Evan Milligan, center, plaintiff in Merrill v. Milligan, an Alabama redistricting case, speaks with members of the press following 2022 oral arguments outside the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill in Washington. Standing behind Milligan are Milligan’s counsel Deuel Ross, from left, Letetia Jackson, Rep. Terri Sewell, an Alabama Democrat, and Janai Nelson, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, ordering the creation of a second district with a large Black population.
Politics | Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, ordering the creation of a second district with a large Black population.
People who file lawsuits in state courts challenging the constitutionality of a state law, administrative rule or executive order will now have to file those cases in either Sangamon or Cook counties.
Politics | Springfield or Chicago. New law limits where people can challenge state laws, orders
People who file lawsuits in state courts challenging the constitutionality of a state law, administrative rule or executive order will now have to file those cases in either Sangamon or Cook counties.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Jason Hare and other graduates walk into the 167th Elgin Academy commencement ceremony Saturday June 3, 2023 in Elgin.
Elgin Academy, Glenbrook South and Glenbrook North graduation ceremonies
Glenbard West’s Casey Maas hits into a wall of Lyons Township hands as they defend the net during Saturday’s state boys volleyball championship match in Hoffman Estates.
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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Batavia Chamber member Culver’s of Batavia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 25. They are located at 470 N. Randall Road in Batavia. Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration with the owners, Katie Bulgrin and Michael Smith, along with Colleen Armendaris, manager. Among the well-wishers were Batavia Chamber President and CEO Margaret Perreault; Patti Anselme, special events coordinator; and Shirley Mott, chamber communications and membership coordinator. Also present were Batavia city staff members Lori Botterman and Anthony Isom, Batavia chamber ambassadors, as well as fellow chamber members and business owners.
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Glenbard West players Parker Moorhead (12), Andrew Ellis (4), Liam O’Neill (14), Jack Anderson (6) and Adam Graham (7) celebrate after defeating Lyons Township to claim the IHSA boys volleyball state championship Saturday in Hoffman Estates.
Boys state volleyball: Glenbard West vs. Lyons Township
Kensi, on three Grayslake North High School therapy dogs, waits with the class of 2023 for graduation ceremonies on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Grayslake North, Barrington and Grayslake Central graduation ceremonies
A funeral service was held Thursday for Hudson, a police dog with the Kane County sheriff’s office, at Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove. Hudson was killed in the line of duty on May 24th.
Funeral service for Kane County Sheriff's police dog, Hudson.
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