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A Chicago bus stop advertises the state’s gambling addiction helpline. State gambling regulators are recommending changes to make it easier for problem gamblers to enroll in a self-exclusion program. (Maggie Dougherty/Capitol News Illinois)

Illinois regulators propose expansion to self-exclusion program for compulsive gamblers

The Illinois Gaming Board approved new rules Thursday that would expand enrollment options for its voluntary self-exclusion program. The program allows problem gamblers to ban themselves from casinos, sportsbooks and other forms of legalized betting.

Schoolhouse 1873 Gallery & Gifts, 323 W. Main St., Barrington, sells a variety of art objects while also offering a museum displaying antiques dating to the period of an 1870s schoolhouse. (Steve Zalusky/Daily Herald)

Surgeon turns 19th century Barrington schoolhouse into gallery, museum

When Tanya Zaks bought a Barrington schoolhouse dating back to 1873 about a year ago, it was in dire need of renovations. Now the building at 323 W. Main Street has not only been restored. It just opened as a gallery, gift shop and schoolhouse museum.

Libertyville man gets 18-year sentence for possessing child sex abuse materials

A Libertyville man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison on charges he disseminated and possessed child sexual abuse material, state authorities said last week.

Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres speaks to the city council on Tuesday, Sept. 1, about an $8.3 million proposal to replace and add security cameras in the city. (Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun)

Naperville council rejects $8.3 million security camera expansion

The Naperville City Council shot down an $8.3 million project to replace about 200 city cameras and add 270 more, seeking more information on how the cameras would be used and regulated and why the expansion was needed.

At 8825 E. Prairie Road in Skokie, a new kosher fridge offers visitors in need free food 24 hours a day. A group started the initiative to honor the legacy of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was kidnapped during the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks in Israel. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Community honors Hamas hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin with first kosher fridge

A new initiative in Skokie is honoring the legacy of 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the Israeli-American citizen with Chicago ties who was kidnapped during the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel. Hersh’s Fridge, as organizers call it, is the nation’s first completely kosher fridge.

Schaumburg man found dead in his home

An investigation continues into the death of a 39-year-old Schaumburg man in his home on Friday.

Football roundup: Montini, Batavia get back on track

Montini 35, Marist 28: Broncos senior quarterback Izzy Abrams scored on a nine-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter to lead Montini (2-1) to a 35-28 road win ...

Enjoy carnival rides, live music, a car show and more at Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival, which runs Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6, at Sunset Park in Lake in the Hills. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Things to do Sept. 4-10: Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival, Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling, Buffalo Grove Days and more

Mark your calendar for Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival, Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling, Buffalo Grove Days and more.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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