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Crews cut the grass Tuesday at Poynor Park in St. Charles, leaving marks as dry conditions start to show.

Columns | 'Not all that unusual' but quick drought for suburbs: What you should do with fire, your lawn

Though a moderate drought is not uncommon for the suburbs, the dry weather leading to this year's conditions is: Last month was the Chicago area's fourth-driest May on record. Impacts have been limited so far, but experts say the weather could be further cause for agricultural and ecological concern if we don't see enough rain in the coming months.
Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli sat down last week with Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren to discuss the possibility of building an NFL stadium in Naperville.

Special Report | 'Due diligence': Naperville mayor defends meeting with Bears about stadium possibilities

The Naperville City Council met Tuesday for the first time since Mayor Scott Wehrli sat down with Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren to discuss the possibility of building a stadium in Naperville. And Wehrli defended his Bears meeting.

Crime | Police: Man fatally shot in 'targeted' shooting in Oak Brook

Oak Brook police are investigating a murder of a Chicago man found shot to death inside a vehicle on the village's west side.
Fest-goers enjoy rides and more during a previous Libertyville Days.

Music | Festivals June 9-15: Chicago Blues Fest, Rails to Victory, Mundelein Craft Beer Fest and more

If you haven't made it to an outdoor concert, movie in the park, cruise night or festival yet, there are variety of options happening across the suburbs this week. The best part? Most are free to attend.
Gurnee police say officers responded to a report of a black bear like this one Wednesday morning not far from the Gurnee Mills shopping mall. No bear was spotted when police arrived, but a video circulating online purports to show the bear running through the parking lot of the Hunt Club KinderCare preschool.
News | A bear in the suburbs? Police investigate sighting near Gurnee Mills mall
The Chicago football team may not be the only bears exploring a move to the suburbs. Gurnee police said a real bear may have been spotted near Gurnee Mills on Wednesday.
Armando Salkic
Crime | Prosecutors: Driver in fatal Bensenville crash was intoxicated
A Chicago man is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol when his car ran a red light in Bensenville and crashed into an SUV, killing the female driver, authorities said Wednesday.
News | Fire in library of Streamwood middle school causes $85,000 in damage
An early morning in the library of Tefft Middle School in Streamwood caused an estimated $85,000 in damage, fire officials said Wednesday.
Courtesy of Bob Johnson On Friday, a 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso driven punctured the facade of Long Grove's covered bridge. The damage was still visible Monday
Transportation | After a 2-month respite, Long Grove's iconic bridge struck twice
After a bit of a breather, Long Grove's historic bridge is beginning once again to take a pounding. It recently sustained a one-two punch, first on Friday and again on Monday.
Ken Wallace
News | Longtime District 207 superintendent Wallace to retire in 2024
Maine Township High School District 207's veteran superintendent will retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year.
Beatrix’s Father’s Day special features a hot honey fried chicken sandwich plus a beer for $17.95 during brunch on June 18.
Dining | Now's the time to make suburban dining plans for Father's Day
Impress dad by planning a special brunch, lunch or dinner outing for Father's Day (hint: it's Sunday, June 18) in advance. There are many suburban restaurants that already have plans in the works, and reservations are being taken now.
Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shoppe employees Payton Volkmar, owner Mariangela Bolognini, Paige Yarrington and GianCarlo Cannone start a shift at the Bartlett location on June 1.
Business | New ice cream shop in Algonquin has a focus on community
Algonquin's newest ice cream shop may look like another small local ice cream option from the outside, but owner Mariangela Bolognini said its focus on community makes it stand out.
People who file lawsuits in state courts challenging the constitutionality of a state law, administrative rule or executive order will now have to file those cases in either Sangamon or Cook counties.
Politics | Springfield or Chicago. New law limits where people can challenge state laws, orders
People who file lawsuits in state courts challenging the constitutionality of a state law, administrative rule or executive order will now have to file those cases in either Sangamon or Cook counties.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Jason Hare and other graduates walk into the 167th Elgin Academy commencement ceremony Saturday June 3, 2023 in Elgin.
Elgin Academy, Glenbrook South and Glenbrook North graduation ceremonies
Glenbard West’s Casey Maas hits into a wall of Lyons Township hands as they defend the net during Saturday’s state boys volleyball championship match in Hoffman Estates.
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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Batavia Chamber member Culver’s of Batavia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 25. They are located at 470 N. Randall Road in Batavia. Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration with the owners, Katie Bulgrin and Michael Smith, along with Colleen Armendaris, manager. Among the well-wishers were Batavia Chamber President and CEO Margaret Perreault; Patti Anselme, special events coordinator; and Shirley Mott, chamber communications and membership coordinator. Also present were Batavia city staff members Lori Botterman and Anthony Isom, Batavia chamber ambassadors, as well as fellow chamber members and business owners.
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Glenbard West players Parker Moorhead (12), Andrew Ellis (4), Liam O’Neill (14), Jack Anderson (6) and Adam Graham (7) celebrate after defeating Lyons Township to claim the IHSA boys volleyball state championship Saturday in Hoffman Estates.
Boys state volleyball: Glenbard West vs. Lyons Township
Kensi, on three Grayslake North High School therapy dogs, waits with the class of 2023 for graduation ceremonies on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Grayslake North, Barrington and Grayslake Central graduation ceremonies
A funeral service was held Thursday for Hudson, a police dog with the Kane County sheriff’s office, at Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove. Hudson was killed in the line of duty on May 24th.
Funeral service for Kane County Sheriff's police dog, Hudson.
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