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A crash around State Street and Judson Drive, off the entrance to Judson University, killed two students and hurt two others.

News | 2 Judson University students killed, 2 hurt in crash near campus

Two Judson University students were killed and two were injured in a multiple-car accident Tuesday night on Route 31 near the Elgin campus entrance, school officials said in a news release.
A park shown in this rendering serves as the focal point of the Naper Commons subdivision, planned for a portion of the Nokia property in Naperville.

News | Despite outcry, Naper Commons subdivision plans move ahead in Naperville

Housing developers have received Naperville City Council approval to build a new subdivision that neighbors and environmentalists fear will disrupt wildlife habitats in surrounding forest preserves.
Rachel Orr, who plays the Queen, straightens her costume Wednesday as the Medieval Times crew and cast prepare for Thursday's reopening.

Dining | The shows must go on: Medieval Times, Six Flags reopening this week

Medieval Times in Schaumburg is anticipating a renaissance Thursday, while in Gurnee, Six Flags Great America is making plans to provide visitors with thrills they've been without since 2019, starting Saturday.
There’s encouraging news on a possible return next season for Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews.

Columns | Could Toews be back next season? Reports say his health is getting better

Returning after an entire year off would be difficult for anyone, but if Jonathan Toews can get back to 100% ... it's plausible he could pull it off.
Crime | Schaumburg police issue alert over carjackings, vehicle thefts
Schaumburg police issued a community alert Thursday afternoon in response to a pair of carjackings that occurred in the village earlier this week.
Lake County | Toddler killed when hit by pickup truck backing out of family driveway
An 18-month-old Barrington-area boy was killed Tuesday when accidentally run over in the family's driveway by a pickup truck driven by his father, authorities said.
Vilma Kari, formerly of Lisle, was assaulted in New York City on March 29. This image is from a GoFundMe page set up by Kari’s daughter, Elizabeth, to assist with her medical costs and recovery.
Crime | Lisle condemns anti-Asian bigotry after attack on former resident
Lisle officials are condemning anti-Asian bigotry and other forms of discrimination after learning a former village resident was the victim of an attack in New York City that made headlines across the nation.
Paul Lencioni
News | St. Charles aldermen want state to change recusal rules for liquor license holders
Now that the St. Charles city council amended an ordinance to allow liquor license holders to serve as elected officials, some aldermen have indicated they'll work to lobby the state to revise its statute that says elected officials with liquor licenses must recuse themselves from votes on all liquor related issues.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is taken into custody at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis as his attorney Eric Nelson, left, watches, after Chauvin’s bail was revoked Tuesday when he was found guilty on all three counts in his trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd.
Columns | 'We grieve with the Floyd family': Police meet Chauvin verdict with cheers, fears, uncertainty
The murder conviction of a police officer echoes throughout law enforcement communities with cheers, fears and some uncertainties.
Director Chloe Zhao, left, will likely win an Oscar Sunday night for “Nomadland.” The film is also a sure bet for Best Feature, though actress Frances McDormand, right, is in one of the tighest races.
Columns | Dann Gire traverses the year's 'Nomadland' in search of Oscar winners
Viola Davis? Carey Mulligan? Frances McDormand? The Best Actress race may be the hardest to predict for Sunday's Oscars, Dann Gire says.
Under a proposal that has passed the Illinois House, a person caught possessing less than three grams of heroin would be charged with a Class A misdemeanor instead of a Class 4 felony.
Crime | House passes bill to reclassify drug possession in small amounts as misdemeanor
A bill to lessen penalties for possessing and selling small amounts of drugs, including heroin and cocaine, narrowly passed out of the state House Wednesday after a contentious debate.
Chodri Ma Khokhar
DuPage County | Glendale Heights presidency decided by 2 votes; other close DuPage races seem settled
Two weeks after the consolidated election, who will be certified as winners is clearer in a handful of closely contested races in DuPage County. But in the Glendale Heights village president race, where Chodri Ma Khokhar has just two more votes than Mike Ontiveroz, will be there be a recount?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbrook North’s Julia Gehrs, right, pressures Evanston goalie Nina Kaiser in front of the net during Thursday’s girls water polo game in Northbrook.
GIRLS WATER POLO: GLENBROOK NORTH 8, EVANSTON 7
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 387, Tom Grieger photo: These two girls look through books in the children’s section of the Arlington Heights Library in February of 1965.
Images:Through the Film Magnifier: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hamburger University, Tug-O-War, Dance competitions and more
Palatine resident Jason Sassorossi has a petition signed by 300 people for a dog park at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine. He has three dogs. Achilles, left, and Hector, right, are German shepherds and Luke is a Norwegian elkhound.
Dogs make a prominent appearance in The Week in Pictures photo gallery for April 10-16, 2021.
Glenbrook South’s Sammi Klemm (5) and Caroline Crawford (12) celebrate with their teammates as they close in on victory during Wednesday’s match against Glenbrook North. The Titans won 2-1, with scores of 26-24, 28-30, 25-21.
Girls volleyball: GLENBROOK SOUTH TITANS 2, GLENBROOK NORTH SPARTANS 1
The Glenbrook South High School boys swim team jumps into the pool with the Illinois Swimming and Diving Association state championship trophy Friday. The team was recognized during halftime at South’s football game against Maine South.
Glenbrook South boys swim team celebrates state championship win with a splash
Elgin Police Commander Eric Echeverria walks through the halls with Chance, the department’s new comfort dog.
We celebrated Easter, donated blood, made new friends and got more vaccines in The Week in Pictures photo gallery for April 3-9, 2021.
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