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Friday, December 13, 2019

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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., speaks during a House Judiciary Committee markup of the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Politics | Panel vote sends Trump impeachment charges to full House

Democrats propelled President Donald Trump's impeachment toward a vote by the full U.S. House on Friday, as the Judiciary Committee approved charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress in the constitutional and political storm that has divided Congress and the nation.
Cathy Hutson is among residents of Elgin Manor Apartments in Elgin who have been worried for nearly two months about elevated levels of radon gas in their units.

News | Residents in Elgin worried about elevated radon gas levels

Some residents of Elgin Manor Apartments in Elgin said they have been worried for nearly two months about high levels of radon gas in their apartments, but the property's management said the issue is being addressed as quickly as possible.
Onofrio “Josh” Lorusso is next due in court on Jan. 7 in Will County.

Kane County | He 'deserves to be in prison': Family of St. Charles grad killed in crash outraged at driver's DUI

Activists and family members of Cameron Godee, a St. Charles East High School graduate killed in a one-vehicle drunken driving crash in 2009, say they're upset the driver in that case has been charged with DUI in Romeoville.
Inmate Marcos Hernandez of Carpentersville aligns his detailed design on a T-shirt in a press at the Kane County jail.

Columns | T-shirt business is more than just a job for Kane County jail inmates

What to get that special someone who has everything this holiday season? Some inmates at the Kane County jail have an idea or two.
John “Al” Mergens served the Elk Grove Village Fire Department for nearly four decades.
News | 'Captain Al' remembered for dedicated service to Elk Grove Village
John "Al" Mergens, who helped lead the Elk Grove Village Fire Department from a volunteer force into a full-time, professional agency with multiple stations, has died.
News | Believe Project: $100 to help a friend experiencing difficulties
Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Michael Corley of Hawthorn Woods. Here is his story ...
Lawsuits allege that Sterigenics has caused leukemia, lymphoma, breast cancer, miscarriages and other medical conditions among people living near its Willowbrook plant.
Business | Number of parties suing Sterigenics jumps to 73
The number of parties suing medical supply sterilization company Sterigenics on claims that its ethylene oxide gas emissions caused serious health problems grew to 73 this week, according to a law firm representing 18 of the plaintiffs.
Jane Lynch returns to the Raue Center this weekend with her Christmas show.
Music | Weekend at play: Jane Lynch plays Crystal Lake, Lego Train Show rolls into Cantigny
Five fun weekend events: Jane Lynch brings "A Swingin' Little Christmas" to Crystal Lake's Raue, the 17th annual Lego Train Show opens at Wheaton's Cantigny, and the Ruth Page Civic Ballet revives "The Nutcracker" in Grayslake.
An extra 40 minutes will be added to the start of the school day next year for elementary students in St. Charles Unit District 303, including those at Davis Primary School,
News | What should a longer elementary day look like in District 303?
Innovative activities centered around art, music and movement could be incorporated into a longer elementary school day starting next fall in St. Charles Unit District 303.
Mount Prospect trustees on Tuesday approved measures allowing licensed establishments to have up to six video gambling machines, and granted new gambling licenses to two more restaurants.
News | Mount Prospect board approves expansion of video gambling
Mount Prospect will allow more video gambling terminals at village restaurants, bars and other licensed establishments, under a measure approved Tuesday by village trustees.
Jimmy de Castro, retiring senior vice president and market manager of Entercom Chicago
Columns | Feder: Chicago radio exec Jimmy de Castro rides off in style
To mark his last day on the job as senior vice president and market manager of Entercom Chicago, Jimmy de Castro showed up in holiday attire that would make Santa blush.
Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson
Politics | Elk Grove voters could see two questions on March ballot
Elk Grove Village voters could see as many as two village referendums on the March primary ballot: one, an advisory question posed by Mayor Craig Johnson and trustees about community events, and the other, a binding query that seeks to eventually remove the longtime mayor and many of those trustees from office.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, the DuPage County Fraternal Order of Police and participating agencies held its annual Shop with a Cop event on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Meijer store in Bloomingdale. Area children were treated to breakfast and visits with Santa at the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center before their shopping trip. Each child was paired with an officer and given $125 to spend on family members and themselves.
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Asadoras Burgers recently opened in Oswego at 4542 Route 71. The Oswego Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening for the eatery that serves gourmet Argentine style burgers, steak and chicken sandwiches.
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Naperville Central’s Jadon Thompson, left, draws contact from Buffalo Grove’s Matt Brunelli during Tuesday’s game in Naperville.
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The Village of Lincolnshire hosted its annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6 at Village Green in Lincolnshire. The chorus from Half Day School performed at the event.
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Thousands of Santa’s run in the annual Rotary Santa Run Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Arlington Heights.
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Fremd High School dancers dress in black and silver as they perform at the Bear Invitational high school dance competition at Lake Zurich High School Saturday.
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