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On Mother’s Day, mom can get a free Rainbow Cone with any $5 purchase at The Original Rainbow Cone.

Dining Out: The clock’s ticking on Mother’s Day, Aurora Taco Crawl, Meet the Winemaker and more

Hope you made plans for Mother’s Day, but if you didn’t we have a couple of ideas that don’t involve making a reservation. We’ve also got a few fun events this weekend at local craft breweries and a chance to eat tacos for a good cause.

Illinois's Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) scores past Michigan's Terrance Williams II during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 97-68. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Jim O'Donnell: Accused ex-Illini Terrence Shannon Jr. headed for a critical day in court

ONE OF THE MAJOR FOCUSES of sports media is scheduled to peel away Friday morning to a courtroom in Douglas County, Kansas. That's where the matter of the State of Ka...

Lilac Time continues through Sunday, May 19, in Lilacia Park in Lombard, with events including kids’ day on Saturday, May 11, and a Mother’s Day concert on Sunday, May 12.

Things to do May 10-16: Northbrook-On-Ice, Portugal. The Man, Mother’s Day events and more

Mark your calendars for Northbrook-On-Ice, the International Gem and Jewelry Show in Rosemont; performances by Portugal. The Man, Herny Cho, and Nazereth; several Mother’s Day events and more happening this week.

Who are the top first-round picks in Bears’ history?

After previously listing the Bears’ biggest first-round busts, this week’s High Five counters with the best first-round picks in franchise history.

Police: McHenry man arrested in bank robbery, left infant home alone

A McHenry man was arrested Monday on bank robbery charges, according to a news release from the McHenry Police Department. Police said they responded to Huntington Bank o...

Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch gets doused as he celebrates his walk-off home run with his team to beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 in a baseball game Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Busch walk-off homer eases pressure on Cubs bullpen

Michael Busch hit the first pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning into the right-field bleachers, giving a 3-2 victory over the Padres.

Bloomingdale man gets 9-year sentence for tax evasion, fraud

A Bloomingdale businessman received a 9-year federal prison sentence for tax evasion and various fraud schemes, according to court papers. Joseph J. Cipolla Jr., 39, plea...

Baseball: Bartlett sweeps West Chicago, takes UEC lead

Bartlett didn’t exactly win the Upstate Eight Conference baseball title these last two days, but the Hawks certainly took two giant steps toward a league crown. Trailing ...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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