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Des Plaines police announced Tuesday they have opened an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations made against the Rev. David Ryan, shown here in January 2008.

Crime | Des Plaines police investigating abuse allegations against suburban priest

Des Plaines police are investigating separate allegations of sexual misconduct levied against a priest who formerly worked in the city.
Fire crews work to extinguish a house fire in Des Plaines Monday afternoon that investigators say was sparked by “torch work” done on plumbing.

News | Passing fire inspector saves Des Plaines residents from burning home

Fire inspector driving past a Des Plaines home spots smoke coming from roof and saves residents from house fire.
Frank Nunez, 34, of Crystal Lake is an Itasca Fire Protection District firefighter. Nunez was taken by Itasca ambulance to his home for hospice care on Tuesday.

News | Itasca firefighter with terminal cancer taken home to Crystal Lake in ambulance he staffed

Battling a rare cancer since 2019, Frank Nunez was given an escort Tuesday to his Crystal Lake home by the Itasca firefighters he worked with every day.
Illinois State Superintendent of Education Carmen Ayala talks with Channing Elementary School third-graders Alicia Govea, left, and Jayden Raglin on Tuesday during a visit to the Elgin school to observe dual language classrooms in action.

Education | State superintendent calls U-46's dual language program 'a beautiful thing'

Illinois State Superintendent of Education Carmen Ayala dropped in on a few dual language classrooms at Elgin Area School District U-46 elementary schools Tuesday to see the nationally acclaimed program in action.
Corliss King, a Southwest Airlines flight attendant and second vice president of Transport Workers Union Local 556, leads a chant Tuesday for members during a protest on Cicero Avenue outside Midway International Airport.
Transportation | Flight attendants protest at Midway, O'Hare
Flight attendants for two of Chicago's largest airlines protested at Midway and O'Hare airports on Tuesday, demanding new contracts that would provide better economic and working conditions.
Bonnie Rich talks about the death of her son Trevor Wehner in a mass shooting in Aurora in 2019. Gov. J.B. Pritzker listens with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, far left, at a campaign event Sept. 27.
Politics | Pritzker in Aurora advocates for gun reform as Bailey warns about Safe-T Act
Gov. J.B. Pritzker advocates for gun reform as violence survivors tell their stories in Aurora. His opponent, Darren Bailey, doubles down on warnings about the Safe-T Act.
Robert O’Connor
News | 'One you could always call on': Longtime Aurora alderman, 58th mayor O'Connor remembered
A longtime alderman who served as Aurora's 58th mayor is being remembered as a dedicated public servant. Robert James O'Connor died at his home on Sept. 15.
A Metra billboard got some unexpected attention on Reddit.
Transportation | Metra billboard sparks grim interpretation on social media
For nearly three decades, millions of gridlocked motorists inching along the Ohio Street feeder ramp toward the Kennedy Expressway have glanced up to see a Metra billboard proclaiming: "Take the easy way out." The idea that anyone would associate the sign with suicide never entered the consciousness of the commuter rail agency.
Terry Kennedy
Crime | Death by ex-pro skateboarder's punch was a tragedy but not a murder, defense says
Death by single punch was 'unforeseeable tragedy,' not murder, a lawyer for former pro skateboarder Terry Kennedy says.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove, left, and Orland Park Republican Keith Pekau are candidates for the 6th Congressional District seat.
Politics | In 6th District race, Democrat Sean Casten and Republican Keith Pekau split on abortion rights
In the 6th Congressional race, Democrat Sean Casten and Republican Keith Pekau differ on abortion rights.
Khalil Herbert’s 52-yard run at the start of the second half was one of the most improbable runs of the NFL season so far, according to NFL Next Gen Stats’ models
Bears | Bear Down, Nerd Up: Herbert leads biggest rushing effort in nearly 40 years, but is team actually good?
The 281 rushing yards the Bears ran for on Sunday marked the 14th highest total in franchise history. It was the highest total since the Bears ran for 283 yards against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 30, 1984. But does that mean the Bears are any good?
News | 2-year-old in critical condition after shooting himself in head
A Joliet toddler was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday after finding an unsecured gun and shooting himself in the head, police said.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Forza Meats owner Mario Minelli, Elizabeth Minelli and Pat Nimrod, president of the OLPH Men’s Club, hoist pretzels and steins at Blocktoberfest.
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Elmhurst resident David Gerfen uses a 3D virtual reality device for stroke rehabilitation at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton.
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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Mirus Batavia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 15. The new restaurant is located at 15 E. Wilson St. Mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration along with Melissa Monno and John Hamel, Mirus owners. General Manager Ryan Shaver, Chef Rick Kaniuga and Sous Chef Wayne Schaible also represented the restaurant. Among the well-wishers were Melissa’s father, Larry Monno; Batavia Chamber President Margaret Perreault, Shirley Mott, chamber communications and membership coordinator; Beth Walker, executive director of Batavia MainStreet; and Kristen Desler, Batavia MainStreet assistant director. Also in attendance were Lori Botterman, city of Batavia communications manager, Batavia Chamber board members, ambassadors, and community members.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried in a hearse along the Long Walk towards Windsor Castle during her funeral procession in Windsor, England, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.
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Neuqua Valley fans cheer their team against Naperville North Friday, September 16, 2022 at Barbara J. Barrows Stadium in Naperville.
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The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce celebrated the expansion of PhoLicious Vietnamese Cuisine & Bar on Monday, Sept. 12. Jon Tran opened his restaurant in February 2020 and not only survived COVID, but was able to double his space. In attendance are his wife Jen, family, friends, Mayor Franco Coladipietro, Village Trustee Bill Bolen and fellow Chamber members.
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