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Marysa Colarusso, left, Molly Zimmerman, Nancy Belteton, Jessica Lopez and Robin Prazak celebrate a bonus they received from FONA International. Each employee will receive $2,500 for every year they’ve been with the company.

News | Geneva firm splits $7.1 million surplus among 220 employees -- $2,500 each per year of service

Joe Slawek, founder and CEO of family-owned FONA International in Geneva, shocked employees on Thursday by announcing they'll each receive a gift of $2,500 for every year they've been employed with the company. For some employees, that means a bonus of more than $50,000.
Republican 14th Congressional District challenger Jim Oberweis appears at the Capitol in Washington with newly elected 15th District Republican congresswoman Mary Miller of downstate Oakland, in this photo posted on his Facebook page.

Politics | Though returns show Oberweis losing to Underwood, he appears in Washington for orientation

Republican 14th Congressional District challenger Jim Oberweis was in Washington for a new-member orientation meeting despite unofficial results showing he lost the race to Democratic incumbent Lauren Underwood.
Courtesy of Lake County Sheriff's Office A 29-year-old man from Winthrop Harbor was killed Friday when his sports utility vehicle was hit by a vehicle that crossed the centerline, resulting in a head-on crash in unincorporated Newport Township.

Lake County | Two die Friday in Newport Township collision

A 79-year-old man from Zion and a 29-year-old man from Winthrop Harbor were killed Friday when the Zion man's vehicle crossed the centerline, resulting in a head-on crash in unincorporated Newport Township, the Lake County sheriff's office said in a news release.
Pastor James MacDonald

News | Lawsuit: Harvest Bible's finance-and-governance report defamed ex-pastor

An ex-Harvest pastor's lawsuit alleges conspiracy and defamation regarding the church's finance/governance report.
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, depicts the coronavirus as viewed through a microscope.
Illinois | COVID-19 case counts per county, ZIP code as of Nov. 13
There have been 240,453 COVID-19 cases in the suburbs as of Friday. That's 43.6% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. There have been 4,713 deaths in the suburbs, which is 44.9% of all COVID-19 deaths in Illinois.
News | Standoff at Arlington Heights accident scene ends peacefully
What police describe as a mental health crisis led to a standoff with a 20-year-old Milwaukee man following a minor traffic accident Friday on Palatine Road in Arlington Heights, police said in a new release.
Bears head coach Matt Nagy – who was brought to Chicago to implement and run Reid’s offense – is giving up play calling duties. Offensive coordinator Bill Lazor will call plays Monday against the Minnesota Vikings, Nagy announced Friday afternoon.
Bears | Bears' head coach Nagy gives up offensive play calling duties
Bears head coach Matt Nagy -- who was brought to Chicago to implement and run Reid's offense -- is giving up play calling duties. Offensive coordinator Bill Lazor will call plays Monday against the Minnesota Vikings, Nagy announced Friday afternoon.
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Crime | 2 charged in armed robbery in front of Schaumburg police station
A Bartlett man and a Carol Stream man have been charged in an armed robbery Thursday in front of the Schaumburg police station.
Perry's Steakhouse and Grille offers a complete Thanksgiving dinner to-go this year.
Dining | Thanksgiving 2020: Suburban restaurants offering a variety of to-go packages this year
Thanksgiving is going to look quite different this year. But suburban restaurants are trying to make the best of it by offering to-go options for carryout or delivery.
News | Naperville man thrown from vehicle in crash
An 18-year-old Naperville man who was thrown from his vehicle in a two-car crash in Naperville Friday afternoon was taken to Edward Hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries.
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Crime | Two held in Wheaton robbery and carjacking
Two people are being held in connection with a robbery and carjacking in Wheaton.
As manager of international original film for Netflix, Barrington native Sara Furio developed the Italian film “The Life Ahead” and a friendship with the star, legendary actress Sophia Loren.
Columns | Constable: Barrington native works with icon Sophia Loren in 'The Life Ahead'
As manager of international original film for Netflix, Barrington native Sara Furio developed the Italian film, "The Life Ahead." She also developed a friendship with the film's legendary star, Sophia Loren.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Arlington Heights Police Chief Nick Pecora, from left, Army veteran and Arlington Heights mayor Tom Hayes and Army veteran Greg Padovani of American Legion Post 208 wave to veterans as they drive past a reviewing stand during Wednesday’s Veterans Day car parade on the grounds of Lutheran Home.
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People gathered in Black Lives Matter Plaza react to the presidential race being called by CNN in Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s favor over Pres. Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Washington. His victory came after more than three days of uncertainty as election officials sorted through a surge of mail-in votes that delayed the processing of some ballots.
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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Wilmington, Del.
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