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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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Giant sculptures by South African artist Daniel Popper will take up residence at the Morton Arboretum in June.

News | South African's sculptures of staggering scale coming to Morton Arboretum

The next major art installation coming to the Morton Arboretum will feature five sculptures on the same scale as the giant trolls that helped the tree museum in Lisle set an attendance record last year.
A 96-room Tru by Hilton hotel will be built in 2021 on Oakton Street in Elk Grove Village, under plans moved forward by the village board this week.

Business | Elk Grove board paves way for two new hotels, restaurant

Elk Grove Village trustees on Tuesday approved zoning changes that clear the way for construction of two new hotels and a restaurant on the site of the blighted former Elk Grove Hotel.
White Sox broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson acknowledges the crowd on Hawk Day as he was honored by the team before a game against Boston last September at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox | Yes! Hawk Harrelson heading to Hall of Fame

Ken "Hawk" Harrelson, the Chicago White Sox's colorful TV broadcaster for 33 years, is going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in July. On Wednesday, the 78-year-old Harrelson was selected as the 2020 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award.
Marci Webber, attending a hearing at the DuPage County courthouse in 2017. A judge granted her conditional release Wednesday.

Crime | Woman who killed 4-year-old daughter released from mental hospital

A woman who killed her 4-year-old daughter in 2010 in Bloomingdale because she feared the girl would be kidnapped by Satan has been released from a state mental health hospital.
Filiberto Calderon
Crime | Streamwood man guilty of stabbing estranged wife in Hoffman Estates
A Streamwood man who stabbed his estranged wife in her abdomen as she left her Hoffman Estates home for work two years ago was found guilty of attempted murder.
Carlos H. Zelaya
Lake County | Police: Grayslake-area man caught on camera stealing the camera
A Grayslake-area man got a hard lesson in cloud storage Wednesday when he was arrested on charges of stealing his neighbor's indoor security camera and cash. Lake County sheriff's police said Carlos H. Zelaya, 32, who lives on the 18100 block of West Lindenwood Drive, was charged Wednesday with residential burglary after the evidence of his misdeeds was automatically uploaded to the internet.
Volcano victims Matthew Hollander, 14, and Berend Hollander, 16, once lived in Northbrook.
News | Brothers who lived in Northbrook reported among dead after volcano eruption
Two brothers who moved from Northbrook to Australia were confirmed Wednesday as the latest victims of the volcanic eruption in New Zealand, according to Australian media reports.
Mustadin Muadinov was sentenced to 24 months probation and 10 months time served.
Crime | Jail, probation for man who caused Aurora casino bomb scare, evacuation
A 30-year-old Chicago man convicted of causing a bomb scare that forced the evacuation of Aurora's Hollywood Casino in February was sentenced Wednesday to two years of probation and given credit for 10 months served in jail.
Geneva has set zoning parameters that will allow one medical and one recreational cannabis facility to operate in the city.
News | Geneva mayor breaks tie vote to allow cannabis sales
Geneva officials have set zoning parameters to allow recreational and medical cannabis sales in the city. Mayor Kevin Burns voted to approve the ordinance, breaking a 5-5 tie among aldermen, that will allow one medical and one recreational cannabis dispensary.
Schaumburg Police Chief Bill Wolf and Amania Drane of the Together is Better Alliance collaborate on an exercise Wednesday during a workshop on recognizing and overcoming unconscious racial biases. The event was hosted by the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations in Hoffman Estates.
News | Workshop teaches importance of overcoming personal, institutional biases
Recognizing and overcoming unconscious biases about strangers can be an important goal for anyone, but even more so if he or she is charged with hiring decisions, teaching a classroom of students or making traffic stops.
Metra will offer free rides on New Year’s Eve to and from downtown stations.
Transportation | Metra to herald 2020 with free rides on New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve revelers who want to celebrate the end of the decade safely will get a bonus from Metra Dec. 31. Officials announced Wednesday that passengers can ride free to and from downtown stations starting at 6 p.m. Dec. 31. Unlimited trips will be offered for $5 on Jan. 1.
Students take some time out to color in the gymnasium Wednesday at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, as physical education teachers host “Stop Everything and Chill” day before finals start next week. The chill activities such as coloring and yoga promoted student mental health at a high-pressure time of year.
Education | Gym classes 'Stop Everything and Chill' for mental health at Metea
Wednesday gym classes turned into "Stop Everything and Chill" day at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, where the break came to preserve mental health in advance of final exams.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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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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Luminaria lit the grounds and thousands of lights illuminated the trees throughout the Veterans Memorial during the Village of Streamwood’s 35th Anniversary Luminaria event on Friday, Dec. 6. 
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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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