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Pal Joey’s in Batavia is closing, owner John Hamel announced on Facebook Tuesday. The pizza restaurant originally opened in 1973 in West Chicago.

After 53 years, Pal Joey’s pizza shop is closing

A go-to locale for pan pizza in the Western suburbs since 1973, Pal Joey’s in Batavia is closing, its owner said on social media.

Brian Rafferty

Former Schaumburg village employee charged in downstate predator sting

A village of Schaumburg employee and resident resigned last Thursday days after his being arrested and charged downstate through an operation of the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office Proactive Unit’s Predator Apprehension Team.

Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Chrencik, left, receives congratulations from Buffalo Grove Trustee Kevin Richards after being named the 2025 Buffalo Grove Rotary Firefighter of the Year.

Chrencik selected as Buffalo Grove Firefighter of the Year

Buffalo Grove Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Chrencik received the 2025 Rotary Firefighter of the Year, an award given by his department peers.

Overhead rendering of proposed improvements to Slade Street in Palatine.

Palatine fast-tracking plans for Slade Street makeover

A key downtown Palatine street is on the fast track for a major overhaul this year. The village council Monday approved contracts to revamp Slade Street between Greeley Street and Plum Grove Road.

Semaj K. Wilcox, 18, of Gurnee

Gurnee man arrested in shooting of teen near school

An 18-year-old Gurnee man is behind bars in connection with the shooting of a teenager earlier this month near an elementary school.

Visitors are seated in Freedom Hall, the library of the McCormick House at Cantigny. The mansion underwent renovation and is open again after a nearly six-year closure.

‘Telling a much bigger story’: Renovated McCormick House reveals more about legendary newspaper publisher

Cantigny in Wheaton has reopened the McCormick House after a multiyear, roughly $15 million renovation.

The Countryside Saloon in Des Plaines was forced to close Tuesday afternoon following a small kitchen fire, authorities said.

No injuries in Des Plaines bar fire

A Des Plaines bar was forced to close Tuesday afternoon following a small kitchen fire, authorities said.

Buffalo Grove High School cuts ribbon on $17.5 million project to fix flooded athletic fields

Buffalo Grove High School has completed a $17.5 million renovation of athletic fields that had been plagued by flooding for decades.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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