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Eric Rinehart, Lake County state’s attorney

Columns | Why Lake County's top prosecutor isn't bailing on the SAFE-T Act

Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart is the only top prosecutor in the collar counties -- and one of just two in Illinois -- not calling for a full repeal, significant changes or at least a delay in the state's plan to eliminate cash bail as of Jan. 1. Here's why Rinehart isn't bailing on the SAFE-T Act.
State Sen. Darren Bailey, right, the Republican candidate for Illinois governor, and incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker debate Thursday on the stage in Braden Auditorium at the campus of Illinois State University in Normal, Ill.

Politics | Bailey, Pritzker spend first debate calling each other liars over crime, taxes, education, guns

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey used an hourlong debate Thursday finding different ways to call each other "liar." They disagreed on the state budget, abortion and regulating guns as well as crime -- particularly the justice system overhaul Pritzker signed last year known as the SAFE-T Act.
The flagpole outside the Arlington Heights Memorial Library will fly a flag in honor of Native American Heritage Month in November.

News | Native American flag request tests Arlington Heights library policy

After the Pride flag flew outside the Arlington Heights Memorial Library in June, a flag to recognize Native American Heritage Month is set to be hoisted in November.
Mount Prospect officials are seeking state funding for a pedestrian bridge over Northwest Highway linking Meadows Park to Melas Park. But in the meantime, the proposal is facing new criticism from some residents.

News | Subdivision residents object to proposed pedestrian bridge connecting Mount Prospect parks

A long-standing proposal to build a pedestrian bridge over Northwest Highway in Mount Prospect is facing new criticism from a group of residents.
Batavia’s Dennis Piron is 11-0 against Geneva since becoming the coach at his alma mater. In the last five meetings, Batavia has outscored Geneva 209-0. The teams meet for the 104th time Friday night in Batavia.
Prep Football | High school football: Five storylines to watch in Week 7
Here's five storylines to watch heading into Week 7 of the high school football season.
Residents who live just outside the southwest corner of Elgin are worried about the traffic impact of two potential residential developments. One of the projects calls for 280 new apartments.
Transportation | Elgin developments would double traffic near Otter Creek Elementary School
The second of two Elgin residential development projects that will double the traffic on the southwest side's Hopps Road faced opposition this week from long-time residents near Otter Creek Elementary School.
Kevin D. Alonso
Crime | Pair charged with felonies after Wood Dale gunfire
Two men were charged with felonies after shots were fired late Tuesday afternoon on the 200 block of Ash Avenue in Wood Dale, authorities said Thursday.
Wheeling-based AARGUS Plastics wants to build warehouses on vacant land west of Route 83 on the southeast side of Grayslake.
News | Two plans emerge for new industrial, business developments in Grayslake
Two projects that could add a combined 140,000 square feet in new industrial building space are working through the approval process in the village of Grayslake.
Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board president
Cook County | Preckwinkle's $8.75 billion budget comes with no tax, fee hikes
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is presenting an $8.75 billion budget recommendation with no tax or fee hikes, but it comes in $18.2 million short of expected expenses.
Republican Scott Gryder and Democrat Lauren Underwood are running for Illinois’ 14th Congressional District seat.
Politics | Underwood, Gryder differ on immigration and more during joint interview
Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood and Republican challenger Scott Gryder argued about immigration, gun control, the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol and other topics during a joint online interview Thursday.
Road rage often generates a torrent of profanity.
Chicago | Chicagoans swear an average of 17 times a day, survey finds
Chicago has a low ranking among major U.S. cities in daily swear word usage, according to a survey released this week.
Federal authorities say image shows Indian Head Park resident Leticia Vilhena Ferreira inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Crime | Suburban woman gets 2 weeks in jail for Capitol breach
A Brazilian citizen who lives in Southwest suburban Indian Head Park was sentenced Thursday to two weeks behind bars for her role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Like a good neighbor, Bill Nelson’s State Farm Insurance agency in St. Charles has served the Fox Valley and beyond for 25 years as of Oct. 1. Nelson’s agency offers a broad range of over 100 insurance and financial products backed by State Farm, the leading auto and home insurer in the U.S. for almost 60 years.
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Forza Meats owner Mario Minelli, Elizabeth Minelli and Pat Nimrod, president of the OLPH Men’s Club, hoist pretzels and steins at Blocktoberfest.
IMAGES: Glenview toasts Blocktoberfest with annual downtown festival
Elmhurst resident David Gerfen uses a 3D virtual reality device for stroke rehabilitation at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton.
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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Mirus Batavia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 15. The new restaurant is located at 15 E. Wilson St. Mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration along with Melissa Monno and John Hamel, Mirus owners. General Manager Ryan Shaver, Chef Rick Kaniuga and Sous Chef Wayne Schaible also represented the restaurant. Among the well-wishers were Melissa’s father, Larry Monno; Batavia Chamber President Margaret Perreault, Shirley Mott, chamber communications and membership coordinator; Beth Walker, executive director of Batavia MainStreet; and Kristen Desler, Batavia MainStreet assistant director. Also in attendance were Lori Botterman, city of Batavia communications manager, Batavia Chamber board members, ambassadors, and community members.
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