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Benet’s Edvardas Stasys (23) celebrates a 3-pointer late in the game against DePaul College Prep during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal Friday in Champaign.

Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances last week?

High Five: This edition looks at the area’s top boys basketball performances from last week.

Arlington Heights man charged with sexually assaulting teenage girl last summer

An 18-year-old Arlington Heights man is accused of plying a 16-year-old girl with alcohol and sexually assaulting her at his home last summer.

The Greggory’s signature corned beef bites will be joined on the menu by a full-size sandwich and Guinness stew for St. Patrick’s Day.

Raise a (green) glass: St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have begun at suburban bars and restaurants

Make it a long weekend of corned beef, Irish dancing and green beer at restaurants throughout the suburbs as they pregame for St. Patrick’s Day events on Tuesday.

Mount Prospect Deputy Fire Chief Tom Wang

Fire department’s response times improved last year in Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect fire department response times improved last year, according to a report Fire Chief Tom Wang presented to the village board.

A homebuilder could develop a vacant site near Naperville and Warrenville roads in Naperville. The city council earlier this year said “no” to a data center on the property.

After Naperville council nixes controversial data center, Pulte Homes development pitched for site

Almost two months after Naperville city council members rejected plans for a controversial data center near a high-profile intersection, the property owner is soliciting their input on a proposed 262-unit residential development at the site.

A bettor places a wager using a DraftKings betting kiosk at Chicago’s Wrigley Field. Despite having one of the most aggressive tax structures, Illinois still ranks third in the U.S. in sports betting revenue.

State lawmakers move to block towns from imposing taxes on sports betting

Chicago’s steep new tax on sports betting is creating a backlash in Springfield that could lead to new restrictions on whether municipalities should have the power to tax gambling revenue.

Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and says U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee.

Des Plaines Fire Department Division Chief James Utinans, left, and Battalion Chief Brian Hoffman.

Veteran firefighters promoted in Des Plaines

Des Plaines city leaders publicly celebrated the promotions of two veteran firefighters Monday.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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