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Hanson Family Chiropractic was located at 1928 W. Wilson St. in Batavia. Chiropractor David Hanson has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

Batavia chiropractor gets 60 years for secretly recording patients

A Batavia chiropractor who secretly recorded unclothed child patients and distributed the videos on the Internet was sentenced Tuesday to 60 years in prison, the maximum possible.

Eric Simms, right, gets a Hemp THC-infused mocha latte from store manager Mireya Coriano at Chitiva in the South Loop on Monday. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Illinois agrees to delay enforcing hemp ban for some businesses amid lawsuit

Illinois has agreed to temporarily delay enforcement of its expected restrictions on sales of intoxicating hemp products for a number of businesses that sued to stop it, according to a court filing.

State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, left, state Senator-elect Carina Santa Maria and state Rep. Nicolle Grasse celebrate their electoral victories last Tuesday at Arlington Ale House. The trio are current or former Arlington Heights village trustees who became state legislators. (Jessi Bornack Cabanin)

From social worker to senator, Santa Maria is latest Arlington Heights trustee off to Springfield

Carina Santa Maria, a social worker and Arlington Heights village trustee, will be sworn in as a state legislator in January, following a political journey that began when she lobbied the village board to allow a group home in 2021.

Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. (Mick Zawislak/Daily Herald)

‘Enough is enough’: Waukegan mayor calls for sale of Vista Medical Center East

Amid new reports of payroll delays at Vista Medical Center East and the Illinois Department of Public Health no longer allowing ambulances to transport patients there, Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham said he has run out of patience with Vista owner American Healthcare Systems.

The Batavia City Council meets at the Batavia Government Center at 100 N. Island Ave. in Batavia. (Susan Sarkauskas/Daily Herald)

Batavia narrowly approves much-discussed telehealth service for city residents

After considerable discussion, Batavia will pursue a program that provides city residents access to text-based consultations with a doctor for a monthly fee added to their utility bills.

State Rep. Mary Beth Canty of Arlington Heights talks to colleagues before Gov. JB Pritzker delivers his annual State of the State and budget address Feb. 18, 2026, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Arlington Heights’ Canty among names floated for new Illinois House speaker

Women are anticipated to make up more than half the Democratic caucus that will choose a new speaker when the House is sworn into office in January. Among the names being mentioned is state Rep. Mary Beth Canty of Arlington Heights.

The entrance to the Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple in Aurora. The temple was the alleged target of a foiled terror attack on Oct. 11. (Arthur Maiorella/Chicago Tribune)

Indictment announced against Palatine teen charged with plotting Aurora shooting

Cook County prosecutors on Monday announced the indictment of 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis, charged with plotting a mass shooting last month at an Aurora temple.

“Christmas at the Zoo,” a holiday rom-com partially shot in Libertyville last December, is making its free streaming debut on Tubi beginning Tuesday. It’ll also be available to rent or purchase on Apple TV and Prime Video. (Very Merry Entertainment)

Libertyville gets its close-up as ‘Christmas at the Zoo’ movie premieres Tuesday

Libertyville businesses and residents play supporting roles in another holiday romance movie premiering Tuesday.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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