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White Sox stories: Players share memories from magical 2005 season

As players returned to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the White Sox 2005 World Series championship, here are a collection of stories heard at Rate Field.

A 2024 tornado caused much tree damage at Valley View Farm.

State Farm plans big insurance hike for Illinois homeowners, citing severe weather

Illinois homeowners are facing a sharp increase in insurance premiums soon, as State Farm implements a hike for both new and renewing homeowners’ policies across the state.

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Woman accused of threatening employers with loaded gun, streaming it on Facebook

Pretrial release was denied for an Aurora woman accused of threatening her employers with a loaded gun on Thursday in West Chicago, authorities say.

Prompted by individuals who have started congregating across from the downtown Arlington Heights Metra station, village officials are now examining potential anti-loitering regulations.

Arlington Heights officials mull rules after complaints of loitering downtown

Arlington Heights officials are considering new regulations to address loitering and nuisance issues near a downtown condo building, prompted by residents’ complaints of frequent gatherings.

Mojos Famous BBQ, Grill Master, Guy Wilkinson puts some sauce on the ribs Saturday during Lake in the Hills’ Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest.

Lake in the Hills’ Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest resumes after bad weather disruption

Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest

Citing threats and harassment faced by election officials in recent years, McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio is asking that his office receive a 35% pay hike next year. Tirio is seeking reelection in 2026.

Citing safety risks for election officials, McHenry County clerk seeking 35% pay hike

Citing threats and harassment faced by election officials in recent years, McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio is asking that his office receive a 35% pay hike next year. Tirio is seeking reelection in 2026.

Mayor Scott Wehrli cuts a ribbon on Friday during a celebration of the reopening of Washington Street bridge in Naperville.

‘Getting here just got a whole lot easier’: Naperville celebrates Washington Street bridge opening

Getting to downtown Naperville is a bit easier these days. All five lanes of the Washington Street bridge are fully open to trucks and cars alike — ending a two-year-long project and truck weight restrictions.

The new “James & Elizabeth Bramsen Tropical Forests” outdoor primate complex at Brookfield Zoo Chicago opens to the public today.

$66 million ‘Tropical Forests’ opens today at Brookfield Zoo Chicago with close gorilla encounters

Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s “Tropical Forests,” the result of the largest and most ambitious project in its history, gets its public debut Friday.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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