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Some businesses at Huntington Plaza on the 1600 block of West Algonquin Road in Hoffman Estates have been the victims of a reported rise of burglaries and break-ins, which police are responding to with an increased presence and a community meeting Aug. 29

Crime | 'It's serious. We're on it': How Hoffman Estates is addressing rise in crime on north side

A recent rise in break-ins and burglaries on the north side of Hoffman Estates -- especially in the Huntington Plaza Shopping Center on Algonquin Road -- has led to an increased police presence in the area and the scheduling of a community meeting Aug. 29.
The controversial memoir “Gender Queer” will remain available to students at Barrington High School, the Barrington Community Unit School District 220 board of education has decided.

Education | Controversial 'Gender Queer' will remain on the shelf at Barrington High, board decides

The controversial graphic memoir "Gender Queer" will remain on the shelf at the Barrington High School library, the Barrington Community Unit School District 220 school board has decided.
Lauren Glaser greets her first-grade students on the first day of school Wednesday at Dryden Elementary in Arlington Heights.

News | High-fives and hugs as students return to school in Arlington Heights

High-fives and hugs were exchanged, and perhaps a few tears shed, Wednesday morning as students in Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 were back in class for the first time following summer break.
Hoffman Estates officials are considering a tax-increment finance district to spur redevelopment southeast of the Pace bus terminal at Barrington Road and the I-90 tollway.

Commercial Real Estate | Hoffman Estates to consider tax incentive for redevelopment near I-90, bus terminal

Hoffman Estates village board members are poised to approve a tax incentive to encourage private redevelopment and the public improvements that would accompany it on 124 acres southeast of the Pace bus terminal and full interchange at Barrington Road and the Jane Addams Tollway.
Sen. John Curran, a Downers Grove Republican, right, questions officials from the Illinois State Police on Wednesday about the agency’s handling of a “clear and present danger” report on the suspect in the Highland Park parade shooting.
Crime | State police grilled over 'clear and present danger' report on Highland Park suspect
Officials from the Illinois State Police faced questioning Wednesday from Republican lawmakers who said the agency had authority to reject a gun permit application from the suspect in the mass shooting at the July 4 parade in Highland Park.
A construction worker makes progress at Cardinal Square Apartments at 250 Anthony Ave. in Mundelein.
News | Developers go low on emissions with new buildings at Cardinal Square in Mundelein
The newest buildings in the Cardinal Square community in downtown Mundelein are designed to operate without carbon emissions.
COURTESY OF WAYNE POLICE DEPARTMENT Three of these four pigs remain on the loose in the Wayne area.
News | One pig caught, three others remain on the loose in Wayne area
One of four pigs that have been on the loose in the Wayne area for more than two weeks has been caught.
Former Speaker of the House Michael Madigan has been indicted in a federal bribery investigation involving ComEd, for which ComEd has offered to settle on, resulting in refunds for consumers.
News | ComEd customers will get $4.80 bribery scandal refunds in April
The average household ratepayer in northern Illinois will get a $4.80 credit on their electric bill next April in recompense for Commonwealth Edison's nine-year-long bribery scheme.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields drops back to pass Saturday during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs in Chicago.
Bears | Can the Bears first-team offense score? 4 things to watch for against Seawhawks
Bears fans will have their second look at head coach Matt Eberflus' team on Thursday, and they can expect to see Justin Fields and the starters for about six to 10 snaps.
The Democratic candidates for statewide office and the state’s legislative leaders pose for a photo on the stage Wednesday at Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
Politics | 'Democrats deliver' is party's rallying cry at Illinois State Fair
In one of the largest annual gatherings of Illinois Democrats on Wednesday, the party had a message for its faithful that attended a pair of Illinois State Fair week events: "Democrats deliver"
Kane County | Teenager dies after crash on Randall Road near St. Charles
A St. Charles teenager has died of injuries he suffered during a Tuesday afternoon crash on Randall Road.
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Crime | Fitness hearing set for Algonquin man accused of battering relative, threatening Grammy winner
A 28-year-old Algonquin man accused of battering a 71-year-old female relative and posting social media threats about a shooting at an upcoming music festival in Bridgeview was found by a doctor to be "unfit," attorneys said in court Wednesday.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Dryden Elementary School Principal Akemi Sessler greets students during the first day of school Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in Arlington Heights.
Students are back in school this week for the start of the 2022-23 academic year.
Late summer shadows fall on footprints in the sand during a pick up volleyball game at Hartmann Park in Vernon Hills recently. Players gathered during the National Night Out event at the park.
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It was standing room only when The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting for Chez Francois Poutinerie, 22 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 120 in Naperville on Aug. 4. The ceremony was facilitated with esteemed ambassadors and community members, as well as civic leaders Illinois state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr. Naperville City Councilwoman Jennifer Bruzan Taylor represented the city of Naperville.
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