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Prosecutors: Addison teen accused of pointing loaded gun at a mother and her kids

A 16-year-old from Addison is facing multiple criminal charges after being accused of pointing a gun with a laser sight and a loaded high-capacity drum magazine at a mother and her five children.

Open house on Envision 2050, Lake County’s long-range roads, paths and transit plan

The Lake County Division of Transportation invites the public to an open house for Envision 2050, its long-range plan.

Two roundabouts are planned to be built on Russell Road in northern Lake County this construction season. Work on the first one at Kenosha Road begins April 13. The intersection will be closed for 90 days.

3 roundabouts in Lake County’s 2026 construction program

Lake County’s affinity for roundabouts continues with three more to be built this summer but they are just another part of a full package of projects on tap this construction season.

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood will coach in his first Final Four on Saturday night against Connecticut.

Worth the wait: Final Four trip should silence all Underwood doubters

This trip to the Final Four should end any complaints about Illinois coach Brad Underwood, a basketball lifer who finally hit the big time.

Chicago White Sox's Derek Hill (25) celebrates with Reese McGuire (30) as he scores the winning run on a walk-off single by Tristan Peters in the 10th inning of their home opener baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

White Sox rally to win home opener; Getz in no hurry to call up pitching prospects

Based on the opening week of the season, the White Sox may have better pitching options at Triple-A Charlotte than on the major-league roster. Ahead of Friday’s 5-4 win over Toronto in the home opener, GM Chris Getz said they plan to be patient with the young pitchers.

Samuel Harris, 90, of Kildeer was president emeritus of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. He founded the center in Skokie.

Friends and colleagues mourn loss of Illinois Holocaust Museum founder Sam Harris at 90

Samuel R. Harris of Kildeer, founder of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie, died Wednesday at the age of 90.

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Woman charged with reckless homicide in crash that killed motorcyclist in St. Charles

A woman has been charged with reckless homicide, accused of hitting and killing a motorcyclist Wednesday night in St. Charles.

A three-story, six-unit apartment building has been proposed for this lot at 268 Seventh St. in Wheeling.

Three-story apartment building again proposed for vacant Wheeling lot

For the second time in as many years, a six-unit apartment building has been proposed for a vacant lot in Wheeling.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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