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Vernon Hills police and fire officials continue to investigate the cause of an early morning fire Sunday at an apartment building that killed two people. The fire broke out shortly after 3 a.m. in the 900 block of South Court of Shorewood.

News | Two killed in early morning Vernon Hills apartment fire

Two people were killed early Sunday after fire broke out in a Vernon Hills apartment building, authorities said.
An election judge gives a pen to two voters at a polling place in Arlington Heights in 2020. Some county officials anticipate having fewer election judges than desired for the coming April 4 Election Day.

Politics | Election workers wanted in Cook, DuPage, McHenry counties

Some suburban county clerk offices have boosted pay rates for those positions.

News | Dozens displaced after Palatine apartment fire

Emergency crews responded Sunday night to a fire at an apartment building in Palatine.
Alley 64 in downtown St. Charles faces a fine or possible suspension or revocation of its liquor license after it allegedly staged or allowed a rooftop fireworks show in February without the city’s permission.

News | St. Charles bar faces hearing over unauthorized fireworks display

Alley 64 in downtown St. Charles could face disciplinary action after police alleged the establishment held a rooftop fireworks show in February without permission from the city.
Dr. Jonathan Pinsky, medical director of infection control and prevention at Edward Hospital in Naperville, was on the front lines of COVID-19 care at Edward Hospital & Health Services in Naperville. Three years after the pandemic took hold in Illinois, health care workers assess the challenges and the triumphs.
News | How health care has changed forever after 3 years of the COVID-19 pandemic
Suburban doctors reflect on the challenges and triumphs they've witnessed during three years on the front lines of a pandemic and how COVID-19 likely changed health care practices forever.
Kane County Wild Ones members plant natives outside the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone house in Elgin in June 2022. The group promotes replacing turf grass with natives, which are vital to supporting local insect and butterfly populations.
News | 'The way it works in nature': How to make your lawn more sustainable this year
With spring around the corner, local environmental groups are sharing sustainable practices that gardeners and lawn hobbyists can try this year -- from composting at home to planting for pollinators.
Five women were injured — one critically — in a single-car crash on Arlington Heights Road just south of Central Road Saturday afternoon, police said.
News | Five hurt, one critically, in Arlington Heights crash
Five people were injured, one critically, in a single-car crash in Arlington Heights Saturday afternoon, officials said. A blue 2012 Ford Escape was traveling south on Arlington Heights Road at Magnolia, south of Central Road, when it crashed into the sign for AAEC Credit Union at the southwest corner of the intersection, according to a news release from the Arlington Heights Police Department.
Conant High School senior Jo Arroyo admits teaching other students in her school can be a bit nerve-wracking, but she works with a mentor to come up with her lesson plan, reviews materials and comes to class prepared.
Education | Hoping students become the teachers: Schools' educator programs aimed at addressing shortage
Hundreds of students are in Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211's career pathway program that gives high school students an inside look at being a teacher. It's one of several suburban districts undertaking such a program.
Editorial | A summary of endorsements in local elections
Expanded early in-person voting begins Monday for candidates for community college, school board and municipal offices in the April 4 election. Here are the Daily Herald's endorsements in selected suburban contests. Municipal Boards
There were no injuries in a fire in the 300 block of West Lonnquist Boulevard in Mount Prospect Sunday evening.
News | No injuries in single-family home fire in Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect firefighters quickly put out a fire in the 300 block of Lonnquist Boulevard
News | No injuries, one unit uninhabitable after Naperville apartment fire
No injuries were reported after fire broke out in a Naperville apartment building Sunday morning, but one unit was left uninhabitable, authorities said.
News | Firefighter suffers minor injury battling Barrington Hills blaze
A firefighter suffered minor injuries battling wind-driven flames that left a Barrington Hills home uninhabitable Saturday, fire officials said.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce Chamber Member Lunch featured keynote speaker Scott Tillema on March 7 at The Continental in Buffalo Grove. Scott is a member of The Negotiations Collective and is an FBI trained hostage negotiator who is a leader in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution. He talked about how to develop powerful techniques of negotiation and influence that people can use both professionally and within all aspects of life.
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Anderson Humane in South Elgin has a new program called Doggie Day Out that enables people to sign up as temporary fosters and take a shelter dog out for a day. Erin Linton, who works at the shelter, picked up Willie for the day just to get him out of the chaos of the shelter for the day and was rewarded with a sloppy kiss.
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Halle Berry arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and the village of Barrington gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 1 to celebrate the new location of Laura George Consulting at 509 W. Main St., 2nd floor, in Barrington. Attendees at the Laura George Consulting ribbon-cutting ceremony included: Laura George, Susan Kurland and Laura Harman (Laura George Consulting); Bob Finley (Virtue Asset Management); Scott Anderson (Village of Barrington); Martha Goodman Stack (Wells Fargo Advisors); Jen Frey (Jen Frey Coaching); Steve Wilson (CBIZ, Inc.); John Corey (Responsible Financial Guidance, A Private Wealth Advisory Practice of Ameriprise Financial, LLC); and Suzanne Corr (Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce).
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