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The Chicago Bears in 1995 considered building a new stadium on the southwest corner of Higgins and Beverly roads in Hoffman Estates on the site of a former quarry.

News | Arlington Heights, Naperville, Keeneyville: Which suburbs the Bears have checked out since 1971

The Chicago Bears' courting of Naperville is nothing new. It's just the latest example of the team dipping its toes into the suburbs to negotiate a new stadium deal.
Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli and Councilman Benny White met with Chicago Bears officials to discuss, for a second time, stadium possibilities in the city.

Special Report | Naperville mayor, councilman hold second meeting with Bears officials

In a sign of deepening ties between the city of Naperville and the Chicago Bears, Mayor Scott Wehrli participated in a second meeting with team officials -- this time with Councilman Benny White -- to discuss building an NFL stadium in Naperville rather than Arlington Heights.
A sign posted on the doors of the Crystal Lake Walmart notes the 0% sales tax on groceries is in place through June 30 of this year.

Columns | Why Illinois consumers will soon pay more for groceries

After a yearlong respite, consumers will start paying the 1% grocery tax again beginning July 1 even though prices for groceries largely haven't declined.
Terry Link

Lake County | Link finally admits he wore a wire to secretly record fellow lawmaker in 2018

Former state Sen. Terry Link publicly acknowledged for the first time this week that he'd worn a wire to secretly record a fellow lawmaker in 2019.
This image, contained in the indictment against former President Donald Trump, shows boxes of records stored in a bathroom and shower in the Lake Room at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents.
Crime | Trump stored, showed off and refused to return classified documents, indictment says
Donald Trump improperly stored in his Florida estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, repeatedly enlisted aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators, and cavalierly showed off a Pentagon "plan of attack" and classified map, according to a sweeping felony indictment that paints a damning portrait of the former president's treatment of national security information.
Grayslake Central’s Riley Policht slides home safely during the third inning during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal game against Effingham in Joliet Friday.
Prep Sports | Baseball: Rams making Grayslake community proud by reaching 3A state title game
There will be no call to "Play Ball" for youth baseball Saturday in Grayslake.
From left, Rector Esequiel Sanchez looks on as Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich is presented with a new, authentic mural of Jesus’ mother, Mary, by Mexico City Cardinal Carolos Aguiar Retes during a 10th anniversary Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines. Saturday’s ceremony comes two weeks after a destructive fire at the shrine.
News | Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe presented with new, authentic mural on 10th anniversary
Saturday's celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines was in several ways a rebirth, as well.
Center, Gloria Baldassarra, 7, of Rolling Meadows is with family as they honor her great-grandfather Sgt. Frederick A. Hahn, who was remembered Saturday during the Police Memorial Plaza dedication in Palatine.
News | Palatine dedicates Police Memorial Plaza Saturday
Dozens of people attended a dedication ceremony Saturday for Palatine's new Police Memorial Plaza.
Climate Mayors Executive Director Kate Wright, left, moderates a panel discussion at the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative annual meeting Wednesday in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago, right, and Debra Shore, regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, spoke on promoting climate action and inclusive economic plan development in Chicago and other basin cities.
News | Leaders of Great Lakes cities, including Waukegan and Zion, converge to address climate action
It's time for Illinois communities to prepare for climate change. That was the key message of this year's Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative annual meeting this month.
News | 2 people killed in 3-vehicle crash in Hoffman Estates Saturday morning
A young woman and man from one vehicle died Saturday morning after a three-vehicle crash in Hoffman Estates in which alcohol is suspected as a factor, authorities said.
Crime | Waukegan man, 18, who died of gunshot wound outside apartment complex identified
Authorities have identified an 18-year-old Waukegan man killed by a gunshot wound to the chest Thursday afternoon outside an apartment complex in his hometown.
Rogue’s Corner, a new steampunk-themed pizza and sandwich restaurant, will open Tuesday in the space previously occupied by Red Poppy Bistro by the same owners, the husband and wife team of Matthew Habib and Jennifer Polit.
Business | New pizzeria brings steampunk vibe, attitude to Elgin
Rogue's Corner, a steampunk-themed pizza restaurant, will open Tuesday at 109 E. Highland Ave. in the former home of Red Poppy Bistro. The same ownership team from that restaurant, husband and wife Matthew Habib and Jennifer Polit, are at the helm again.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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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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