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Jon Petrillo, center, an Army veteran who is retiring as Vernon Hills' assistant village manager, at a recognition ceremony Dec. 9 at village hall. He’s with members of American Legion Post 1247, from left, Todd Renihan, John Taylor, Jim Schultz and Jim Dervishian.

‘You’ve made this place better’: Retiring Vernon Hills assistant village manager lauded for decades of service

In Vernon Hills, Assistant Village Manager Jon Petrillo is retiring at the end of the year. Petrillo, who previously served as a deputy police chief, has had a long career devoted to public service.

Jaquelin Onofre Reyes

Chicago woman in head-on crash was drunk, DuPage prosecutors say

A Chicago woman is facing charges after a head-on crash in Lombard that injured four people, authorities said Wednesday.

Anthony Kobe

Indiana man accused of sexually assaulting woman in Huntley while she slept

An Indiana man accused of sexually assaulting a Huntley woman while she slept in 2022 has been taken into custody and detained pretrial in the McHenry County jail. Anthon...

Vehicle crashes into Batavia pizza parlor

The Batavia Police Department is investigating after a car crashed into Rosati’s Pizza in Batavia Wednesday, which put two employees in the hospital with non-life-threat...

Ismael Andrade Pino

Bensenville man charged with attempted kidnapping

A Bensenville man is accused of attempting to kidnap a special needs grocery store employee while she was at work, authorities said Wednesday.

Teen arrested after shots fired in Elgin

A Gilberts teen, who Elgin police say fired a gun last weekend in Elgin, is now facing charges.

From left: Congressional candidates Mark J. Pasieka Sr., Tedora Brown and Michael Pierce.

Why three congressional candidates could be booted from the ballot

Three congressional candidates will find out next month if they’ll appear on March 2026 primary ballots.

Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard, left, celebrates his interception against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Byard was named to the NFC Pro Bowl team Tuesday.

Bears’ Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Kevin Byard earn Pro Bowl honors

The Bears will have three players participating at the Pro Bowl this season. Guard Joe Thuney, center Drew Dalman and safety Kevin Byard were all named to the NFC team Tuesday.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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