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Pam Singleton of Elgin has self-published a book called “My Mother My Child” about her experiences caring for her mother, who had Alzheimer's disease.

News | Elgin woman's book chronicles her unlikely path to motherhood through Alzheimer's

Pam Singleton of Elgin has self-published a book titled "My Mother, My Child: An Unusual Journey To Becoming A Mother Through Alzheimer's." The book chronicles Singleton's time as a part-time caregiver to her afflicted mother, who came to think the author was her mother instead of her daughter.
The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray will provide some thrills during the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place this weekend — and it's also environmental, because it's a hybrid.

Columns | Debuts, hot hybrids and electric trucks: What to look for at this year's Chicago Auto Show

The Chicago Auto Show speeds into town and opens Saturday with a return to pre-COVID proportions. Here's what's hot and notable this year.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces a new state grant program aimed at making large areas of land ready for broad commercial development.

Commercial Real Estate | $40 million in state grants to build on development-ready 'megasites': Here's where in the suburbs

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday announced the creation of a $40 million grant program to incentivize the creation of large development-ready areas known as "megasites" across the state.
Special Forces veteran Anthony Netto of San Diego greets South Elgin police officers while arriving for a Warrior Wishes fundraiser at Royal Hawk Country Club in St. Charles. The event benefitted Operation Warrior Wishes, a nonprofit that brings veterans to sporting events.

News | St. Charles group grants wishes of veterans, first responders to attend sporting events nationwide

What began as a father-son challenge to see a game in each NFL stadium during one season is now in its 10th year of helping fulfill the wishes of members of the military as well as first responders to attend sporting events nationwide.
Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross, center, discusses an officer’s shooting of a man Sunday in Aurora.
Crime | Few new details in Aurora police shooting of man said to attack with knives
Aurora police released little new information Monday about an officer's shooting of a man wielding knives Sunday morning.
Lexington Homes began construction on new rowhomes southwest of the corner of Butterfield Road and Route 59 in Warrenville.
Business | Construction begins on new rowhomes in Warrenville
Lexington Homes began construction on the next phase of its Lexington Trace residential project in Warrenville.
People and emergency teams rescue a person on a stretcher from a collapsed building Monday in Adana, Turkey.
News | Rescuers scramble in Turkey, Syria after quake kills at least 4,000
Rescuers in Turkey and war-ravaged Syria searched through the frigid night into Tuesday, hoping to pull more survivors from the rubble after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed more than 4,000 people and toppled thousands of buildings across a wide region.
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News | Hanover Park man goes missing
Erick Martinez, 20, was last was seen walking south on the 7000 block of Hanover Street at 11 a.m. Monday in Hanover Park.
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Crime | Two members of crew sentenced for Ulta robbery in Oak Brook
Two Chicago residents who police said were part of a six-person group who stole from an Oak Brook cosmetics store in November 2021 have received three-year prison sentences, officials said Monday.
Lake County Forest Preserve officials Monday recommended approval of an agreement allowing a plan to build a new runway at Waukegan National Airport to proceed to the public hearing stage.
Transportation | Forest preserve committee moves Waukegan airport runway plan forward
A Lake County Forest Preserve committee on Monday recommended approval of a non-binding agreement needed to advance a proposed $186 million project that includes replacing a runway at Waukegan National Airport.
Students from Half Day Elementary School help launch the school’s zero-waste program, one of the first initiatives of the environmental group Go Green Vernon Hills-Lincolnshire.
Education | 20 groups in 10 years: 'Go Green Illinois' expands in the suburbs
Volunteer-based Go Green Illinois came to life 10 years ago. It has since expanded to more than 20 local "Go Green" organizations across the suburbs, such as Go Green Northbrook and Go Green Arlington Heights.
At left, Peter Eta, a senior at Waubonsie Valley High School, and Charitee Bouchee-Cocroft, a junior at East Aurora High School, are Mr. and Miss Black Aurora. They were two of the eight contestants making history in the inaugural event.
Columns | Aurora crowns inaugural Mr. and Miss Black teen pageant winners
Eight Black teens from Aurora made history Saturday as contestants in the city's inaugural Mr. and Miss Black Aurora Pageant.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Members of the Antioch High School cheerleading team react after receiving third-place in the IHSA Competitive Cheerleading finals at Grossinger Motors Arena on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 in Bloomington.
IHSA Competitive Cheerleading finals in Bloomington
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
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