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An Amazon delivery truck got stuck under the Long Grove covered bridge Sunday night, in what was the 45th collision since the bridge reopened in 2020.

News | Amazon truck strikes Long Grove bridge, marking 45th crash since 2020

It's happened again: Long Grove's historic bridge has been struck. Around 7:40 p.m. Sunday, an Amazon delivery truck just over 9 feet tall got stuck under the Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, which has a clearance of 8 feet 6 inches.
Professor Mary Ann Schaefer works with students during her medical terminology class at Harper College in Palatine. A report released by the Illinois Community College Board shows spring-to-spring enrollment growth system wide for the first time since 2010.

Education | 'A positive sign': Community colleges see continued enrollment growth

For the second semester in a row, community colleges saw year-over-year enrollment growth.
The six-story Arlington Park grandstand, which opened in 1989 after a fire devastated the old one, remains standing after the Chicago Bears’ purchase of the property closed last month. But a tax and assessment expert believes the stately building’s days are numbered.

Special Report | Why tax expert, former state rep says Arlington grandstand's days could be numbered

While the Chicago Bears haven't officially said if or when the stately Arlington Park grandstand built by Dick Duchossois will be demolished, its days are likely numbered, according to one expert.
From top left, Maria Zeller Brauer, Brian Cerniglia and Scott Filipek and, from bottom left, Kevin Michael and Elizabeth Nierman are candidates for Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 board.

Education | From mixed messages to micromanaging, District 25 challengers criticize how board handled pandemic

Three years after the onset of COVID-19, candidates for Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 school board still are debating how the board navigated the pandemic, and what implications that experience has on governance in the future.
Chicago Cubs’ Nico Hoerner rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Chicago.
Cubs | Report: Cubs, Hoerner agree on three-year, $35 million contract extension
The Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner are reportedly in agreement on a three-year, $35 million contract extension. The Cubs' first-round draft pick in 2018, Hoerner hit .281 with 10 home runs and 55 RBI last season.
Schaumburg resident Iggy Cascio, the oldest runner at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago, runs the 8K course on Sunday.
News | 'If you love something, you never get tired': 91-year-old Schaumburg runner best in his class at Shamrock Shuffle
Schaumburg resident Iggy Cascio, 91, was tops among two finishers in the 90+ age bracket for Sunday's Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago.
Ludwig was shot to death in 2021 by the husband of the Wayne village president.
Politics | How this dog's death led to a bitter race for Wayne village president
Were it not for a dog named Ludwig, Eileen Phipps might be cruising unopposed to a seventh term as village president of Wayne. But her husband's killing of a neighbor's pet triggered a contentious race for Phipps' office and three trustee seats.
Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn says his town is readying for more freight traffic as a railway merger nears that will impact four CP rail crossings in the village.
Columns | 'We have to prepare': Towns grapple with more freight trains heading their way
Suburbs along the CP tracks face the reality of at least eight more freight trains a day. Here's what's next.
Patrons gathered last week to bid farewell to the former Helen M. Plum Memorial Library in Lombard. A new library is opening next month off Main Street.
News | Lombard Park District set to approve purchase of Helen Plum library land
Lombard Park District commissioners are close to sealing a deal for the purchase of the former Helen Plum library site near downtown.
Paul, Steven and Anthony Wember at Steven Wember’s wedding in 2018 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Steven recently joined his grandfather, Paul, and father, Anthony, in becoming a U.S. Marine Corps pilot.
News | Three generations of flight: Suburban native gets wings, joining grandfather, father
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Steven Wember remembers spending time with his grandfather and father as a child, listening to their stories about being Marines and flying jets. The Crystal Lake native and 2015 Marian Central Catholic High School graduate decided at age 10 that it was the path he wanted to follow.
A winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at the Woodman’s Market in Lakemoor, located at 27555 Route 120.
News | $550,000 winning lottery ticket bought at Lakemoor grocery store
Two lottery players hit all five numbers in the midday Lucky Day Lotto draw on Sunday, each winning over a half a million dollars, the Illinois Lottery announced in a news release.
Cathie Johnson, president and founder of People Helping People in Palatine, left, and Doug Schneiss of Palatine help load some of the donations during a drive at Christ Lutheran Church Monday in Palatine. The drive, which continues today, is to help families displaced by a fire in apartment buildings in Palatine on March 19.
News | Collection for Palatine families displaced by condo fire off to good start
People Helping People and Christ Lutheran Church collaborated Monday to organize and host a drive-through collection for items to help the families displaced by a fire in the Windhaven Condominium Complex in Palatine on March 19.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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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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Welcome back to the Oswego Area chamber Aurora Fast Print. They celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Aurora Fast Print is located at 54 E. Galena St. in downtown Aurora.
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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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