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U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, a Highland Park Democrat whose 10th District includes parts of Cook, Lake and McHenry counties, got roughly $1.4 million from PACs this past election cycle.

Politics | How much did your congressional representative get from special interests?

Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider collected more campaign cash from special interest groups during the 2022 election cycle than any of the other representatives serving the North, West or Northwest suburbs, new federal records show. Here's how much other congressmen representing the suburbs collected.

News | Woman dies crossing Wolf Road after being struck by two vehicles

Wheeling police are investigating the death of a 53-year-old Wheeling woman fatally struck by two vehicles as she was crossing Wolf Road near Manchester Drive Thursday night.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois have dropped to their lowest point since the beginning of October, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

News | Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations at lowest point in four months

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois have dropped to their lowest point since the beginning of October.
Tonka, a cougar at Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora, has died.

Lifestyle | 'He was a sweetheart': Aurora zoo mourns death of Tonka the cougar

Tonka, a cougar who was a longtime favorite of visitors to Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora, has died.
Aaron J. Williams
News | Naperville man charged with felony after sexual assault at Lisle athletic club
A Naperville man was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault involving a child at Central Park Athletic Club in Lisle.
News | Head-on crash kills one driver near Lake Villa
One person was killed and another critically injured in a two-car collision near Lake Villa on Friday night.
A federal grant earmarked for the Chicago region will help develop a road map to make walking and cycling safer.
Transportation | $5M grant aimed at reversing 'crisis on our roadways'
As concerns mount over a post-pandemic spike in crashes, the Chicago region this week received a $5 million grant aimed at making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
An overnight fire at a Chase Bank in the Springbrook Shopping Center in Bloomingdale caused significant damage Saturday.
News | SUV crashes into Bloomingdale bank, severing gas line and causing a fire
An SUV crashed into a Chase Bank in Bloomingdale Friday, severing a gas main and causing an explosion and fire that lasted for hours.
Peter S. Barkoulies
Crime | Former president of Elmhurst church charged with stealing from donations
A former president of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Elmhurst has been accused of stealing from its donations.
Enrique Jaquez
Crime | Man gets 67 years for trying to kill ex's new boyfriend in Aurora
A man who tried to kill his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend was sentenced Friday to 67 years in prison.
Nancy Czarnik, seen here with Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson, served as a village trustee for 32 years before retiring in November, 2021. Czarnik died Sunday at age 81.
News | Nancy Joanne Czarnik, longtime Elk Grove Village trustee, lived life with gusto
Longtime Elk Grove Village trustee Nancy Czarnik, who retired in November 2021 after 32 years on the village board, died Sunday at age 81. An avid reader, world traveler and bridge player, Czarnik was an Elk Grove icon, said Mayor Craig Johnson.
Lisle native Antwainette Walker, a Wheaton St. Francis grad, was named one of 10 finalists for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, given to the best shooting guard in women’s college basketball. Walker is averaging 20.9 points and 9.7 rebounds at Eastern Kentucky this season.
Bulls | Lisle native Walker finds her range at Eastern Kentucky
Lisle native Antwainette Walker, a Wheaton St. Francis grad, was named one of 10 finalists for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, given to the best shooting guard in women's college basketball. Walker is averaging 20.9 points and 9.7 rebounds at Eastern Kentucky this season.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Chicago Blackhawks’ Bobby Hull,left, and Jack Evans flank the Stanley Cup in their dressing room in Detroit after defeating the Detroit Red Wings to win the Cup.
Chicago Blackhawks' all-time leading goal scorer Bobby Hull has died at age 84
A tree outside of the Elgin Public Museum displays a sign saying “Hug Me…. For Miss Marge.” Some said that Marge Fox was the original tree hugger.
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Schaumburg Business Association congratulated Guzman Y Gomez on their grand opening and ribbon cutting Jan. 18. Village of Schaumburg trustees, SBA board members, ambassadors and SBA President Lisa Gilbert participated in the grand celebration.
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Lake Park celebrates its Class 3A state championship during the Competitive Dance finals at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington Saturday.
Competive Dance state final held in Bloomington
Glenbrook South’s Anna Rosenberger, middle, celebrates the Titans’ 36-35 victory over Loyola Academy with teammates Christina Korompilas, left, and Sidney Rogers at the conclusion of Tuesday’s game.
Girls basketball: Glenbrook South tops Loyola 36-35
Rachel Johannsen, of Dundee says they started out with six chickens a couple of years ago, but are now up to 14. “They call it chicken math,” she said. “They just keep adding up.”
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