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Officer Joe Gudella pulled a Labrador retriever out of the icy Fox River in late January, after the dog escaped its owner’s grasp and went for a swim.

Columns | 'His presence was as big as his stature': Support pours in for Batavia officer's family

Joe Gudella was a Batavia police officer for just over a year, but he made a big impression on the community he served. That's obvious from the outpouring of support since he died unexpectedly Monday in Wisconsin.
Nine suburbs are seeking monetary damages to address the pollution from stormwater discharged to Lake Michigan, seen here outside Glencoe, in a complaint filed Friday in Cook County circuit court.

News | 'They misled people,' say suburbs that sue chemicals companies over Lake Michigan pollution

Laid out in a complaint filed March 24 in Cook County Circuit Court, nine suburbs are seeking monetary damages to address the pollution from contaminated stormwater discharged to Lake Michigan.
Byrion Montgomery, 17, of Bolingbrook, hangs his head upon hearing he will be transferred from River Valley Juvenile Detention Center to Will County Jail when he turns 18 on April 28 at a Thursday hearing. Montgomery is charged with the murders of Cartez Daniels, 40, Samiya Shelton, 17, and Sanai Daniels, 9, at a residence in the 100 block of Lee Lane in Bolingbrook, as well as attempted first-degree murder of Tania Stewart, 34.

Crime | Teen accused of Bolingbrook triple murder, attempted murder indicted by grand jury

A 17-year-old teen charged with a triple homicide and attempted murder on March 5 in Bolingbrook was visibly distraught during his second court appearance, where he learned he was indicted and would be transferred next month to the adult jail facility.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) delivers a pitch during the first inning of Chicago Cubs home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday March 30, 2023 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Cubs | Pitching and defense a winning formula for Cubs on Opening Day

Marcus Stroman tosssed 6 scoreless innings and newcomer Dansby Swanson collected 3 hits as the Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 in their season opener Thursday at Wrigley Field.
American Muslim Community Organization members break the Ramadan fast Tuesday at the mosque in Lake in the Hills.
News | 'Understand each other': How holy month of Ramadan works, as seen at Lake in the Hills mosque
Muslims across the suburbs and world, including members of American Muslim Community Organization in Lake in the Hills, are observing the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer, charity, fellowship and reflection. Here's a peek into its traditions.
Schaumburg trustees unanimously approved what they’re calling inflation-relief payments of $1,000 for the village’s full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.
News | Schaumburg trustees approve $1,000 'inflation-relief' payments for full-time employees
Despite the criticisms of approximately a dozen residents, Schaumburg trustees have unanimously approved what they're calling inflation-relief payments of $1,000 to the village's full-time employees and $500 to part-time employees.
Top left to right, Mike Charewicz, Shamoon Ebrahimi, Brian Inzerello, Colt Moylan and bottom left to right Dick Sayad, Mark Walsten, Earl Wilson and Artur Zadrozny are candidates for the Des Plaines City Council.
Politics | Des Plaines candidates disagree about what to do with Metropolitan Square
Des Plaines' aldermanic candidates are divided on whether public funds should be used to energize the Metropolitan Square development in the downtown area.
The nine candidates for Elgin City Council took part in a recent voter forum at Journey of Hope Church in Elgin.
Politics | How Elgin City Council candidates stand on homelessness
As Elgin prepares plans for their North Grove redevelopment area, a renewed focus is on the city's homelessness issue downtown. Nine candidates for four available at-large seats on the city council have each weighed in on the problem during numerous forums.
The five candidates running for three open seats on the Naperville Unit District 203 school board in the election include, top left to right, Ron Amato, Melissa Kelley Black and Kristine Gericke, and, bottom left to right, Joe Kozminski and Gilbert Wagner.
Politics | Naperville 203 board candidates agree age-appropriateness key to curriculum decisions
The five school board candidates running for three open seats in Naperville Unit District 203 agree that age-appropriateness is the key to making difficult curriculum decisions.
News | St. Charles city council committee supports using drones to boost safety at community events
A St. Charles City Council committee supports changing a state law to allow police departments to use drones for surveillance at community events to prevent tragedies such as the mass shooting last year at the Highland Park Fourth of July Parade that left seven spectators dead.
Editorial | A summary of endorsements in local elections
Expanded early in-person voting begins Monday for candidates for community college, school board and municipal offices in the April 4 election. Here are the Daily Herald's endorsements in selected suburban contests. Municipal Boards
Illinois | State Senate votes to lift nuclear construction ban
The Illinois Senate approved a measure on Thursday that would lift a 1980s-era moratorium on nuclear power plant construction. Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, was approved on a 39-13 vote. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Seven-year breast cancer survivor Patricia Robinson, left, currently homeless, high-fives Patricia Thies of Vernon Hills, who is battling stage four breast cancer during the annual St. Baldrick’s head shaving event ROCK THE BALD! on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. Participants raised money for childhood cancer research. Stylist is Marissa Sneider of Mario Tricoci.
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The Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce Chamber Member Lunch featured keynote speaker Scott Tillema on March 7 at The Continental in Buffalo Grove. Scott is a member of The Negotiations Collective and is an FBI trained hostage negotiator who is a leader in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution. He talked about how to develop powerful techniques of negotiation and influence that people can use both professionally and within all aspects of life.
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