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Crime | Police: Man found shot to death in vehicle in Oak Brook

Oak Brook police are investigating a murder of a man found shot to death inside a vehicle on the village's west side.
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.
Prestige Feed Products is suing Mount Prospect to prevent the village from declaring it a nuisance.

Manufacturing | Business that doesn't pass neighbors' smell test is suing Mount Prospect

A livestock feed manufacturer that has stirred up odor complaints from neighbors over the past four years is suing Mount Prospect to stop the village from taking steps that could lead its closing.
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.
Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 Superintendent Lori Bein, center, is set to retire next year. Board President Anisha Jogee, right, is heading the search for Bein’s successor.
Education | District 25 launches search for Bein's successor
The Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 board has launched a search for the successor to Superintendent Lori Bein, who is set to retire about a year from now.
Lorenzo Davis addresses the Buffalo Grove village board during public comments at its committee of the whole meeting Monday.
Crime | Buffalo Grove officials working to resolve inoperative cameras at train station
A Buffalo Grove man whose catalytic converter was stolen recently from the Buffalo Grove train station parking lot told village board members he is concerned after learning from a police officer that the station's security cameras are not working.
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Crime | Defense hopes to exclude more statements made to police in 1972 Naperville murder case
An attorney for a Minnesota man charged in the 1972 killing of a Naperville teenager is seeking to suppress statements he made to authorities at a Minnesota police station.
The Hoffman Estates village board recognized two women for saving their loved ones with CPR, as well as the first responders who completed the job. From left in the front row are John Myrda and his wife, Ella Myrda, who saved him, Marek Semik and his daughter who saved him, Katie Muehlfelder, and Northwest Central Dispatch Center Telecommunicator Janine Tribuzio, who instructed Katie.
News | Family members, first responders lauded for saving two Hoffman Estates men with CPR
Women from different families helped save the lives of two loved ones in Hoffman Estates on the same day this spring by practicing the CPR instructions they received from emergency dispatchers.
This rendering shows a proposed net-zero grounds maintenance facility to be built at Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda.
News | Contracts for 2nd net-zero building on Lake County forest board agenda
A $4.8 million, net-zero energy building is expected to be part of major improvements at the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda.
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.
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.
World’s Fair by Fairgrounds will offer the brand’s cafe menu of coffee and tea varietals, snack bites and grab-and-go offerings.
Business | World's Fair to open Thursday in Hoffman Estates
Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea said it will open World's Fair by Fairgrounds Thursday, June 8, in the former AT&T research facility in Hoffman Estates.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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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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