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Video attached to article Former Daily Herald photojournalist Dave Tonge looks over a copy of the Daily Herald and other photos from 40 years ago of the crash of Flight 191 in Des Plaines on May, 25, 1979.

Transportation | 'There's nothing for these paramedics to do': Remembering the Flight 191 crash

Former Daily Herald photojournalist Dave Tonge reflects on covering the crash of Flight 191 that killed 273 in Des Plaines on May 25, 1979.
Vince India tees off on the 10th hole Friday at the Web.com Evans Scholars Invitational at The Glen Club in Glenview.

Columns | Rozner: Deerfield High grad India in the mix at Glen Club

Heading to the weekend, Deerfield's Vince India is in the mix for the Web.com Tour's Evans Scholars Invitational at the Glen Club.
American Airlines Flight 191 crashed shortly after takeoff from O’Hare on May 25, 1979, killing 273 people.

Transportation | Tollway to O'Hare could cut through Flight 191 crash site

For decades, officials have haggled over creating a western access for O'Hare International Airport. It would involve a tollway to be designated Interstate 490 to connect the Jane Addams with the Tri-State Tollway along the western flank of the airport. To accomplish that, the easiest link would be right through the Flight 191 crash site.
President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with Japanese business leaders, Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

News | Trump opens state visit, needles Japan over trade issues

President Donald Trump has opened a state visit to Japan by needling the country over its trade imbalance with the U.S., teasing "Maybe that's why you like me so much."
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Politics | After 2 suburban Democrats replaced, House committee advances tax rate bill
A graduated tax rate bill has joined the constitutional amendment that would allow for the implementation of such a tax structure in awaiting a vote from the full Illinois House. The measure advanced on a 9-6 party line vote Friday after House Speaker Michael Madigan replaced two "swing vote" suburban Democrats on the House Revenue & Finance Committee with substitutes.
Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber hits a solo home run during the first inning Friday against the Reds at Wrigley Field. It was Schwarber's eighth homer of the season and his first career leadoff homer.
Cubs | Cubs' Schwarber seeing some success in leadoff spot
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said he felt the time was right to give Kyle Schwarber another chance at being the leadoff hitter.
Courtesy of ABC7 Chicago The Sterigenics building in Willowbrook.
Politics | In wake of Sterigenics emissions, tighter controls clear Illinois House
Companies in Illinois that use the toxic chemical ethylene oxide may soon have to comply with stricter safety requirements.
Amazon.com Inc. is developing a voice-activated wearable device that can recognize human emotions.
Business | Amazon is working on a device to read human emotions
Amazon.com Inc. is developing a voice-activated wearable device that can recognize human emotions.
Julia Fredres of Elburn holds on tight to her daughter Abby during last year's Memorial Day parade in St. Charles. This year's parade steps off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27.
Entertainment | Festivals: Parades, ceremonies and more mark Memorial Day 2019 in the suburbs
The Memorial Day 2019 weekend kicks off the summer festival season with patriotic parades, somber ceremonies and suburban art fairs. Here's a list of events.
News | Flooding closes Starved Rock parking lots, muddies trails
State officials say flooding at Starved Rock State Park has forced parking lots to be closed at the popular destination. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says the lack of parking may cause travel delays over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Arlington International Racecourse hosts special events throughout Memorial Day Weekend.
Music | 5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs
Get out and have some fun: It's a party all Memorial Day weekend at Arlington International Racecourse, Hurricane Harbor opens for the season at Six Flags Great America, and Rosie & The Rivets rock Wheaton's Cantigny Park.
The band Seasalt won Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent last year. Acts who want to compete this summer should sign up by 5 p.m. May 28.
Suburban Talent | You can still sign up! Suburban Chicago's Got Talent deadline extended
Sign up -- or miss out. The deadline to register to audition for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent has been extended to Tuesday, May 28.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Emmanuel Gamon gets a fist bump from someone in the stands after receiving his diploma during Elgin High School’s graduation ceremony at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates Saturday.
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Graduates listen to speeches during the Downers Grove South Commencement Ceremony in Downers Grove May 24.
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Nicholas Andrews, 18, of Lombard gives Sydney Novak, 18, of Glendale Heights a little congratulatory smooch as they prepare to graduate at Glenbard East Commencement on Friday.
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Members of the Class of 2019 listen to the choir perform during Lisle High School graduation on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the school.
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Ian Johnson, 17, of Glen Ellyn with Abigail Pounders, 17, of Lombard, Jillian Lawrence, 18, of Lombard and Madeleine Hubbard, 18, of Glen Ellyn say goodbye to their home at Glenbard South as they prepare to graduate at their commencement on Friday.
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