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Corinne E. Breskovich, left, and Christopher S. Hopp

Crime | Owners of Huntley Dairy Mart accused of growing psychedelic mushrooms; one faces child porn charges

A Crystal Lake couple listed as the owners of the popular Huntley Dairy Mart restaurant and ice cream shop face charges alleging they ran a psychedelic mushroom-growing operation in their home's basement, court records show.
Tom’s Market in Warrenville is an independently-owned grocery store run by Nick Kostopoulos, here helping a customer at the meat counter, and his longtime friend and business partner, Rob Perri.

Business | 'Surviving is winning': Tom's Market in Warrenville endures through tough times

Squeezed between corporate grocery chains and discount retailers, Tom's Market in Warrenville leans on the dedication of owners Nick Kostopoulos and Rob Perri, and the loyalty of customers to survive.
The billboard at 1580 E. Algonquin Road will be removed by its operator perhaps as early as St. Patrick’s Day now that the village of Schaumburg has closed on the purchase of the site.

Commercial Real Estate | Billboard, hot dog stand's days are numbered as Schaumburg closes on purchase of eyesore site

Schaumburg officials have closed on their $700,000 purchase of an eyesore property containing a crumbling hot dog stand and highway-style billboard in an effort to create a more attractive gateway at the village's northeast entrance.
The expanded international terminal at O’Hare has 10 new gates, plus new food offerings and other improvements.

Transportation | 5 things to know about the finished Terminal 5 expansion at O'Hare

Thirty years after it opened, O'Hare's Terminal 5 celebrates a redo. Here's what's different.
Balmoral Restaurant in Campton Hills recently landed at No. 63 on Yelp’s top 100 restaurants list in the United States.
News | 'Feel like royalty': Balmoral in Campton Hills makes Yelp's list of top 100 in the nation
Balmoral Restaurant in Campton Hills came in at No. 63 in Yelp's 10th annual list of top 100 restaurants in America, one of only two restaurants in Illinois placing on the list.
News | Chicago man ejected from vehicle after crash near Huntley
A Chicago man was seriously injured when he was ejected from his vehicle after crashing into the rear of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 90 late Tuesday near Huntley.
Among the highlights of First Folio Theatre’s 26-year run was 2017’s glorious “As You Like It” starring Nicholas Harazin and Leslie Ann Sheppard.
Columns | End of an era: Oak Brook's First Folio Theatre bids farewell
First Folio Theatre co-founder David Rice and his late wife, Alison C. Vesely, made their dream a reality when they founded the Oak Brook theater company 26 years ago. On Feb. 26, when its current production closes, the award-winning theater will become a memory.
A Lake County Board committee has recommended appropriating $7.5 million for land acquisition needed to rebuild and widen about two miles of Deerfield Road from Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue) to Saunders Road.
Lake County | Deerfield Road widening and key multiuse path connections in Lake County moving forward
Key actions on two projects meant to improve safety and nonmotorized travel in the Grayslake and Deerfield areas are set to advance in Lake County.
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Kane County | Man charged after threatening to hurt himself with scissors at Kane Co. courthouse
A Batavia man was arrested Wednesday at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles after authorities say he grabbed a pair of scissors at the county public defender's office and threatened to harm himself.
The recently approved 296-unit Seasons at Hoffman Estates apartment complex at the southeast corner of Higgins Road and Moon Lake Boulevard is an early example of the many proposals for high-end multifamily housing being made in Hoffman Estates.
Business | Hoffman Estates preparing for influx of high-end apartment proposals
Hoffman Estates officials are readying themselves for an increased demand for high-end apartments and townhouses.
More than 100 McHenry County residents attended the county board’s Law and Government Committee meeting Tuesday, as the panel debated a resolution denouncing the state’s new ban on some high-powered firearms. The panel split 3-3 on the resolution, which now goes to the full county board for consideration.
McHenry County | McHenry Co. Board to consider resolution denouncing gun ban
A resolution opposing Illinois' new ban on some high-powered firearms is set to be considered by the McHenry County Board, but changes to the measure are almost certain to come, officials said.
Politics | Judge to decide whether to keep ECC candidate on the ballot
An Elgin man is trying to get an Elgin Community College board candidate kicked off the ballot.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Chicago Blackhawks’ Bobby Hull,left, and Jack Evans flank the Stanley Cup in their dressing room in Detroit after defeating the Detroit Red Wings to win the Cup.
Chicago Blackhawks' all-time leading goal scorer Bobby Hull has died at age 84
A tree outside of the Elgin Public Museum displays a sign saying “Hug Me…. For Miss Marge.” Some said that Marge Fox was the original tree hugger.
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Schaumburg Business Association congratulated Guzman Y Gomez on their grand opening and ribbon cutting Jan. 18. Village of Schaumburg trustees, SBA board members, ambassadors and SBA President Lisa Gilbert participated in the grand celebration.
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Lake Park celebrates its Class 3A state championship during the Competitive Dance finals at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington Saturday.
Competive Dance state final held in Bloomington
Glenbrook South’s Anna Rosenberger, middle, celebrates the Titans’ 36-35 victory over Loyola Academy with teammates Christina Korompilas, left, and Sidney Rogers at the conclusion of Tuesday’s game.
Girls basketball: Glenbrook South tops Loyola 36-35
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