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The Illinois tollway has hired a number of politically connected Republicans to work at the agency in important positions.

Transportation | Cadre of GOP insiders getting big salaries at Illinois tollway

Is the Illinois tollway becoming a "Who's Who" of GOP operatives? With Republican insiders occupying key positions, government watchdogs are concerned about political patronage.
A house on Woodland Avenue near Bensenville valued at roughly $600,000 was destroyed by a fire Thursday after firefighters were thwarted by water main breaks that disabled nearby hydrants.

News | Fire guts White Pines house as firefighters hampered by water main breaks

A house at 17W159 Woodland Ave. near Bensenville valued at roughly $600,000 was destroyed by a fire Thursday after firefighters were thwarted by water main breaks that disabled nearby hydrants.
Naperville police officer Dylan Krueger, left, is presented with the Edward Hospital Police Officer of the Year Award by hospital CEO Bill Kottman and Capt. Dave Hoffman of Edward Hospital Public Safety at Wednesday evening’s department roll call.

News | Suburban Hero: Naperville officer keeps man from jumping in call 'that sticks with me'

Late at night on June 3, Naperville police officer Dylan Krueger responded to a call he says will stick with him for the entirety of his career. Krueger recently received the department's Lifesaving Award and was named the Edward Hospital Police Officer of the Year for his efforts.
Jordyn Orr, 5, of Lake Zurich bites into a candy-coated caramel apple during Apple Fest in Long Grove Saturday.

News | Mmmm, apples at Long Grove festival; American English playing there Sunday

Long Grove Apple Fest celebrated its second day Saturday with the arrival of perfect fall weather.
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DuPage County | Addison man charged with aggravated DUI in fatal crash
An Addison man has been charged in an early morning Friday crash that killed Fredy Loyo, 29, the DuPage County State's Attorney's office and Addison police said Saturday in a news release.
Crime | Aurora police investigating ATM skimmers found at two bank branches
Aurora police are investigating two cases of ATM skimmers found at two Old Second Bank locations used to steal credit card, debit card and PIN numbers.
The Kane County Heroin Initiative Task Force spearheaded a monthlong investigation into a local narcotics distribution network. Authorities raided a warehouse in Lake in the Hills, seizing about 16 kilos of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $512,000. Two men have been charged in connection with the bust.
Kane County | Authorities nab 2 Carpentersville men, 16 kilos of cocaine
Two Carpentersville men are facing charges resulting from a sting earlier this week netting 16 kilos of drugs, authorities said.
Henry Winkler is not only alive and married with children, but he just won an Emmy on Monday in Los Angeles.
Columns | Facts Matter: Florence didn't kill hogs; Henry Winkler did not die, leave money to Trump
Photos attributed to the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and meant to raise sympathy for animal victims actually were taken after other storms, Bob Oswald says in his Facts Matter column. And Henry Winkler is alive, contrary to a recent report.
Carson’s at Randhurst Mall in Mount Prospect and all the others closed last month. A technology company bought the bankrupt retailer, relaunched the website and is expected to open some stores.
Business | Carson's launches online sales, sprints to reopen stores
Carson's is back. A technology company bought the 120-year old bankrupt retailer, relaunched the website and is in a "sprint to reopen stores ahead of the holidays," the new company leader said.
Ryan Joseph Sadoski
Crime | Huntley High School student accused of making threats on social media
An 18-year-old Huntley High School student has been accused of making a threatening post on social media, authorities said. Ryan Joseph Sadoski, of the 10000 block of Fleetwood Street in Huntley, is charged with felony disorderly conduct.
The iPhone XS is the best iPhone ever, but there are good reasons to hold off on buying one.
Business | 5 reasons to hold off on buying the new iPhone
Apple will sell no fewer than eight iPhone models in 2018. But they haven't all gone on sale yet -- and there are reasons to hold off on the two most-expensive ones that hit stores on Friday: the $1,000 iPhone XS and $1,100 XS Max.
The city of Elgin has put on hold the work of diversity consultant Denise Barreto, shown here, after complaints from police officers about some of her Facebook posts.
News | Elgin police officers complain about diversity consultant's Facebook posts
After Elgin police officers complained about her Facebook posts, a diversity consultant for the city said she is taking the opportunity to apply what she teaches.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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