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Chicago | Bears have video chat with Chicago mayor ahead of possible stadium talks

Brandon Johnson didn't say what he is prepared to do to keep the Bears in Chicago amid their courting of Arlington Heights and Naperville.
Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli sat down last week with Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren to discuss the possibility of building an NFL stadium in Naperville.

Special Report | 'Due diligence': Naperville mayor defends meeting with Bears about stadium possibilities

The Naperville City Council met Tuesday for the first time since Mayor Scott Wehrli sat down with Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren to discuss the possibility of building a stadium in Naperville. And Wehrli defended his Bears meeting.
Joe Majkowski

Crime | Former St. Viator coach, counselor gets probation, home confinement

The former St. Viator High School counselor and basketball coach convicted of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for sending an inappropriate text message to a 16-year-old female student was sentenced Wednesday to 12 months probation, 30 days home confinement, a $1,000 fine and court costs.
Prestige Feed Products in Mount Prospect plans to install new odor-eliminating equipment later this year in hopes of heading off village efforts to shut down its operations.

Manufacturing | Mount Prospect manufacturer thinks it has fix for odor complaints

A Mount Prospect livestock feed manufacturer has agreed to install equipment to eliminate odor emissions its neighbors have compared to "burnt cheese," as part of an agreement with the village allowing the business to remain open for now.
Gurnee police say officers responded to a report of a black bear like this one Wednesday morning not far from the Gurnee Mills shopping mall. No bear was spotted when police arrived, but a video circulating online purports to show the bear running through the parking lot of the Hunt Club KinderCare preschool.
News | A bear in the suburbs? Police investigate sighting near Gurnee Mills mall
The Chicago football team may not be the only bears exploring a move to the suburbs. Gurnee police said a real bear may have been spotted near Gurnee Mills on Wednesday.
Crews cut the grass Tuesday at Poynor Park in St. Charles, leaving marks as dry conditions start to show.
Columns | 'Not all that unusual' but quick drought for suburbs: What you should do with fire, your lawn
Though a moderate drought is not uncommon for the suburbs, the dry weather leading to this year's conditions is: Last month was the Chicago area's fourth-driest May on record. Impacts have been limited so far, but experts say the weather could be further cause for agricultural and ecological concern if we don't see enough rain in the coming months.
Courtesy of Bob Johnson On Friday, a 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso driven punctured the facade of Long Grove's covered bridge. The damage was still visible Monday
Transportation | After a 2-month respite, Long Grove's iconic bridge struck twice
After a bit of a breather, Long Grove's historic bridge is beginning once again to take a pounding. It recently sustained a one-two punch, first on Friday and again on Monday.
Crime | Police: Man fatally shot in 'targeted' shooting in Oak Brook
Oak Brook police are investigating a murder of a 27-year-old Chicago man found shot to death inside a vehicle on the village's west side.
Armando Salkic
Crime | Prosecutors: Driver in crash that killed Lombard woman was intoxicated
A Chicago man is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol when his car ran a red light in Bensenville and crashed into an SUV, killing the female driver, authorities said Wednesday.
Ken Wallace
News | Longtime District 207 superintendent Wallace to retire in 2024
Maine Township High School District 207's veteran superintendent will retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year.
Beatrix’s Father’s Day special features a hot honey fried chicken sandwich plus a beer for $17.95 during brunch on June 18.
Dining | Now's the time to make suburban dining plans for Father's Day
Impress dad by planning a special brunch, lunch or dinner outing for Father's Day (hint: it's Sunday, June 18) in advance. There are many suburban restaurants that already have plans in the works, and reservations are being taken now.
Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shoppe employees Payton Volkmar, owner Mariangela Bolognini, Paige Yarrington and GianCarlo Cannone start a shift at the Bartlett location on June 1.
Business | New ice cream shop in Algonquin has a focus on community
Algonquin's newest ice cream shop may look like another small local ice cream option from the outside, but owner Mariangela Bolognini said its focus on community makes it stand out.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Jason Hare and other graduates walk into the 167th Elgin Academy commencement ceremony Saturday June 3, 2023 in Elgin.
Elgin Academy, Glenbrook South and Glenbrook North graduation ceremonies
Glenbard West’s Casey Maas hits into a wall of Lyons Township hands as they defend the net during Saturday’s state boys volleyball championship match in Hoffman Estates.
The Week in Pictures photo gallery for May 29-June 4, 2023
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Batavia Chamber member Culver’s of Batavia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 25. They are located at 470 N. Randall Road in Batavia. Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration with the owners, Katie Bulgrin and Michael Smith, along with Colleen Armendaris, manager. Among the well-wishers were Batavia Chamber President and CEO Margaret Perreault; Patti Anselme, special events coordinator; and Shirley Mott, chamber communications and membership coordinator. Also present were Batavia city staff members Lori Botterman and Anthony Isom, Batavia chamber ambassadors, as well as fellow chamber members and business owners.
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Glenbard West players Parker Moorhead (12), Andrew Ellis (4), Liam O’Neill (14), Jack Anderson (6) and Adam Graham (7) celebrate after defeating Lyons Township to claim the IHSA boys volleyball state championship Saturday in Hoffman Estates.
Boys state volleyball: Glenbard West vs. Lyons Township
Kensi, on three Grayslake North High School therapy dogs, waits with the class of 2023 for graduation ceremonies on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Grayslake North, Barrington and Grayslake Central graduation ceremonies
A funeral service was held Thursday for Hudson, a police dog with the Kane County sheriff’s office, at Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove. Hudson was killed in the line of duty on May 24th.
Funeral service for Kane County Sheriff's police dog, Hudson.
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