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Friday, August 14, 2020

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State Sen. Terry Link exits a 2011 Senate Executive Committee hearing in Springfield.

Lake County | State Sen. Terry Link remains silent as more politicians call for his resignation

A day after he was charged with federal tax evasion, state Sen. Terry Link remained publicly silent on the matter Friday, refusing to respond to interview requests or issue a statement.
What makes a police officer good at spotting a potential drunken driver? Police in Carol Stream, who rank among the state’s tops when it comes to DUI arrests, says it’s a matter of training and focus.

Columns | The suburban police that arrest the most drunken drivers, and how they do it

What makes a police officer good at spotting and arresting intoxicated drivers? Skill? Focus? Training? Support from department brass? Turns out it's all of the above.
A Caputo’s grocery store will be part of the construction of the Maple Street Lofts and the adjacent parking garage in downtown Mount Prospect, which is shown April of this year.

News | Downtown Mount Prospect getting grocery in Maple Street Lofts

For those wishing for a grocery in downtown Mount Prospect, the wait will soon be over.
The funeral for Elgin’s “houseless not homeless” blogger Doug Henke is at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Bluff City Cemetery, 945 Bluff City Blvd, Elgin. He is pictured here in January in his dwelling in the woods in Elgin.

News | Elgin funeral home organizes military honors for homeless blogger

Doug Henke, a popular blogger who was 'houseless not homeless' in Elgin, will have a funeral with military honors Friday thanks to the efforts of a local funeral home.
In a move that wasn’t a surprise to many, Jim Boylen was fired Friday as coach of the Bulls.
Columns | Rozner: Bulls firing Boylen just the next logical step
Bulls boss Arturas Karnisovas took his time before firing coach Jim Boylen, not that there was any hurry.
Transportation | Hoffman Estates man fatally struck by semitrailer on tollway
A Hoffman Estates man who got out of his truck in the middle of the Jane Addams Tollway Thursday morning was fatally struck by another truck, authorities said Friday.
The Kane County jail has its first COVID-19 cases. It is on full lockdown until further notice.
Kane County | Kane County jail on lockdown for COVID-19 cases
The Kane County jail has its first COVID-19 cases. It is on full lockdown until further notice.
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Crime | Mount Prospect man accused of selling counterfeit Rolex watches
A Mount Prospect man who prosecutors say had watches worth more than $3 million in his home is charged with selling a "replica Rolex" to an undercover private investigator.
Geneva Unit District 304 is pushing back its start date to Aug. 31, giving employees and administrators additional time to prepare for what they say will be an abnormal school year.
News | Geneva District 304 delays start date to Aug. 31
Geneva Unit District 304 is pushing back its start date to Aug. 31, giving employees and administrators additional time to prepare for what they say will be an abnormal school year.
Jim Boylen was 39-84 as coach of the Bulls. He was fired Friday.
Columns | The Bulls took their time firing Jim Boylen. Now the search begins for new coach.
The Bulls are looking for a new coach after firing Jim Boylen Friday morning.
A new wing containing 66 1-bedroom and two 2-bedroom apartments at Martin Avenue Apartments in Naperville is scheduled to be complete in October. Naperville Elderly Homes, a nonprofit organization that manages the building at 310 Martin Ave., is accepting applications from low-income senior prospective residents.
News | New apartments nearly complete for low-income seniors in Naperville
A new wing with 68 apartments for low-income seniors is about to open in Naperville. Here's how the new homes came to be and who can apply.
The St. Louis Cardinals wait to be introduced before the start of a July 24 game and have not played since July 29 because of positive tests for COVID-19, They are scheduled to play a doubleheader against the White Sox Saturday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Cubs | Ready or not, Cardinals head to Chicago in 41-vehicle caravan
Off since July 29 due to a COVID-19 outbreak, the St. Louis Cardinals reportedly rented 41 cars and drove to Chicago Friday in advance of Saturday's doubleheader vs. the White Sox.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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