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Donniece Samuels and her husband, Peter Uccio, share a laugh over a meal Monday provided by volunteers at the First Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

News | King holiday 'a day to do something positive' for Arlington Heights church

Volunteers at First Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day by preparing and serving lunch for those in need. "I think the purpose is to try and create a little more brightness in the world," Associate Pastor TC Anderson said. "Use Martin Luther King Jr. Day to do something positive instead of having the day off and bum about."
A freight train blocks a crossing in Prospect Heights. The Federal Railroad Administration has created a website to report train delays.

Columns | Have you waited a long time at a freight train crossing? The feds want to hear about it.

A new federal website lets you name, blame and shame the train causing you pain. Local leaders hope the reporting will help land them federal dollars to build grade separations or pressure railroads to offer operational fixes.
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News | What's up next for legal weed in Illinois

Now that Illinois has legalized sales of recreational marijuana to adults, here is a look at what's ahead this year.
The Cubs introduced Len Kasper as their new TV play-by-play man in late 2014. He begins his 16th year this season.

Columns | Rozner: Cubs' TV voice Kasper joins elite company

About to start his 16th season here, only Jack Brickhouse has been the lead TV voice of the Cubs longer than Len Kasper. That happened fast.
There are many stories to be told in the suburbs, and with the addition of three reporters this year we can better tell them.
News | If you value local journalism, here's an opportunity for you to help
The Daily Herald is embarking on a fundraising drive to help boster the news reporting staff through a matching grant program with the nonprofit Report For America.
Sisters Ranya, left, and Rhea Sharma of South Barrington started a charity, Skulls and Drills, to help people in need afford brain treatment. They were inspired after their mom, Nupur, suffered a subdural hematoma in late 2017 and required a pair of surgeries. Their organization, called Skulls and Drills, has raised thousands to help fund medical treatment for those who need assistance.
News | Mom's 'really scary moment' led South Barrington sisters to launch charity for brain treatment
After their mother survived two emergency brain surgeries, South Barrington sisters Rhea and Ranya Sharma in early 2019 formed Skulls and Drills. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit aims to help fund brain surgeries for people who need one but cannot afford it.
A referendum on the primary ballot in Elk Grove Village would impose term limits on the mayor and village trustees. The elected government is known for having one of the longest streaks of continuity in the suburbs.
Cook County | Term limits, school upgrades among Northwest suburban ballot questions
A binding Elk Grove Village retroactive term limits question -- if it survives remaining legal challenges -- is among the queries voters in the Northwest suburbs will consider when they go to the polls March 17.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates after converting a first down against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.
Pro Sports | 49ers, Rolling Meadows grad Garoppolo beat Packers for Super Bowl berth
Raheem Mostert rushed for 220 yards and four touchdowns to make quarterback (and Rolling Meadows High School grad) Jimmy Garoppolo mostly a spectator, Nick Bosa harassed Aaron Rodgers from the start and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 37-20 for the NFC championship on Sunday.
Fox Lake Elementary District 114 is asking voters for money for roof replacements and other work at its two schools, including Stanton Middle School, where water collects on the roof and freezes, causing damage over time.
Lake County | School projects, street repairs on Lake Co. primary ballot
School and fire station building projects and a new sales tax are among the questions facing some Lake County voters on the primary ballot.
Columns | Feder: Will angry Cubs fans turn off TV and boost The Score?
If Marquee Sports Network turns out to be the disaster some critics are predicting, another broadcast partner of the Chicago Cubs stands to benefit handsomely, Robert Feder writes.
Redevelopment of the Busse Triangle in the village’s downtown has long been a priority for Mount Prospect leaders. On Tuesday, the village board is scheduled to vote on the $1.3 million purchase of four properties within the triangle.
Business | Mount Prospect poised to buy more land in downtown Busse Triangle
Mount Prospect village board members are expected to vote Tuesday on the $1.3 million purchase of four more parcels within the Busse Triangle downtown.
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates his 1,000th point on an assist against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Blackhawks | Blackhawks' Kane gets 1,000th career point in win over Jets
Patrick Kane became the 90th player in NHL history to record 1,000 points in his career during a 5-2 victory over Winnipeg.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Pamela Gibson of Elgin rejoices as the Destiny Church Praise Team sings at the 18th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast in Hoffman Estates on Monday.
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