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Shoppers exit a Claire’s accessories store advertising sales ahead of Black Friday and the Thanksgiving holiday in Miami. The retailer is closing nearly 300 stores nationwide.

Claire’s closing almost 300 stores nationwide, including five suburban locations

To the dismay of teeny boppers everywhere, Claire’s is closing 291 U.S. stores, including 16 in Illinois and several in the suburbs, according to the company’s bankruptcy court filing.

Martini Room owner Ula Borodzinska speaks after winning a Professional Rockstar award during the 2024 Elgin Image Awards at the Gail Borden Library.

Nominations sought for awards honoring those making a positive impact on Elgin

Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Elgin Image Awards, which honor volunteers, businesses and organizations that have made a positive impact in the community.

Grant's Tyler Zdon greets fellow running back Aubre Booker from Mundelein following the Bulldogs' 42-13 win Friday night.

Zdon leads powerful Grant offense past Mundelein

Senior Tyler Zdon scored 4 touchdowns and piled up more than 200 yards of total offense as Grant beat Mundelein 42-13.

The Des Plaines City Council on Tuesday is expected to approve a multimillion-dollar deal to turn this historic building at 678 Lee St. into a restaurant.

Multimillion-dollar deal to turn historic Des Plaines building into restaurant awaits key vote Tuesday

A much-anticipated, multimillion-dollar deal to turn a historic, city-owned building in downtown Des Plaines into a restaurant should get the city council’s final approval Tuesday.

Armarion McNeal

Chicago man admits swindling woman in Algonquin in charity debit card scam

A Chicago man admitted Thursday that he asked a woman outside an Algonquin store for a donation for “underprivileged children,” then increased her offering from $10 to $1,000.

Ryan Shapiro

Lake in the Hills man accused of soliciting children on Snapchat

A Lake in the Hills man is accused of using Snapchat to solicit sexually explicit videos from four children — ages 10 to 15 — and having inappropriate conversations with more than 100 children, according to prosecutors.

Montini quarterback Israel Abrams throws a pass against Monticello during the Class 3A State football championship game last November. Montini opens its season Friday against Lumen Christi out of Jackson, Michigan.

Five Week 1 games to watch

Here’s a look at five of the best high school football games to watch on the opening weekend of the 2025 season.

The Shell gas station on Route 14 near Palatine Road in Palatine is advertising gas at $3.79 for a gallon of regular on Wednesday.

Why are gas prices up just before Labor Day road trips start?

It’s the last fling before fall. Here’s what to expect at airports, gas stations in other states and on the roadways this long weekend.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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