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Candy makers at Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream in Geneva make chai truffles in the window.

Business | It's 'sheer madness,' but Valentine's Day provides a sweet spot for suburban retailers

"They're looking for the one item their love loves," according to one suburban retailer. So local stores are getting ready for Valentine's Day.
More than 4,000 dogs from across the country traveled to Grayslake over the weekend for the Cool Cluster Dog Show at Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Grayslake.

News | Top dog: Canines from across the country compete in Grayslake

Thousands of canines, along with their human pals, traveled from across the country to the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Grayslake over the weekend to see who ranked as top dog at the Cool Cluster Dog Show.
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic School in Prospect Heights will remain open under its current structure for now, but its parish will consolidate with St. Thomas Becket in Mount Prospect, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced over the weekend.

News | Catholic parishes in Prospect Heights, Mount Prospect to consolidate

St. Alphonsus Liguori in Prospect Heights and St. Thomas Becket in Mount Prospect will unite as one parish with two worship sites, one pastor and one pastoral team, effective July 1, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced over the weekend.
Electric school buses like this one in Beverly, Mass., have been available only at scale — where contractors can order them and expect them to be delivered in a defined time period — for about three years. Being freshly on the market, the buses cost three times what regular diesel buses cost.

Transportation | Why is it taking so long to bring electric school buses into suburban fleets?

The electric vehicle, a technology in the making for decades, is one of the hottest topics of the current movement to decarbonize and fight climate change. But while personal EVs are not uncommon, electric school buses are a much rarer sight.
A coyote looks for prey in Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village. Residents are reminded to keep their pets safe as it is coyote mating season.
News | Some practical tips to keep pets safe during coyote mating season
Owners of cats and small dogs are reminded to be more vigilant during coyote mating season.
A light dusting of snow surrounds people as they walk their dogs last Sunday at Fox River Bluff West Forest Preserve in St. Charles.
News | Suburban Skyview: Snow globe world encompases a group of dog walkers
In this week's Suburban Skyview column, A light dusting of snow surrounds people as the walk their dogs at Fox River Bluff West Forest Preserve in St. Charles
Fred Rodgers, who built a nationally recognized youth services department in the city of Aurora, poses near the center named in his honor about the time of his retirement in 2009.
News | 'An indelible mark on Aurora': Fred Rodgers, tireless champion for young people, dies
Aurora has lost a civic icon who spent decades guiding the city's young people onto the path of success. Fred Rodgers, a fierce champion and advocate for youth, died early Saturday morning, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin announced.
Lake County | Coroner: Remains found in Libertyville identified, foul play not suspected
Human remains discovered in November in Libertyville have been identified and foul play is not suspected in the death, according to a news release from the Lake County Coroner's Office.
Crime | Two shot in reported drive-by shooting in Bartlett
Police are investigating after two people with gunshot wounds walked into the Streamwood police station Saturday night treporting they were victims of a drive-by shooting in neighboring Bartlett.
A Rosebud Steakhouse has been proposed for the Uptown 500 complex in Wheeling.
Business | BizWeek: Gordon Ramsay opening restaurant in Naperville; Baxter selling Deerfield HQ
The Week in Business: Baxter is nearing the sale of its Deerfield headquarters; Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay explains why he plans to open a restaurant in Naperville.
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Crime | Measure to ease path for name changes sent to governor
A bill sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker would lift restrictions on Illinois residents who can't change their names because of past crimes.
A Hoffman Estates man died Friday night in a single-vehicle crash in Campton Township.
Kane County | Hoffman Estates man killed in rollover crash in Kane County
A Hoffman Estates man was killed in a crash in Kane County Friday.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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A tree outside of the Elgin Public Museum displays a sign saying “Hug Me…. For Miss Marge.” Some said that Marge Fox was the original tree hugger.
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Schaumburg Business Association congratulated Guzman Y Gomez on their grand opening and ribbon cutting Jan. 18. Village of Schaumburg trustees, SBA board members, ambassadors and SBA President Lisa Gilbert participated in the grand celebration.
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Lake Park celebrates its Class 3A state championship during the Competitive Dance finals at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington Saturday.
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Glenbrook South’s Anna Rosenberger, middle, celebrates the Titans’ 36-35 victory over Loyola Academy with teammates Christina Korompilas, left, and Sidney Rogers at the conclusion of Tuesday’s game.
Girls basketball: Glenbrook South tops Loyola 36-35
Rachel Johannsen, of Dundee says they started out with six chickens a couple of years ago, but are now up to 14. “They call it chicken math,” she said. “They just keep adding up.”
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