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Vivian Kisliak, 7, left; Amilia Kisliak, 4, right; and their mother, Vera Kisliak, 36, center, were found dead Nov. 30, 2022, in their Buffalo Grove home. Authorities said they were stabbed by Andrei Kisliak, 39, who also killed his 67-year-old mother Lilia before taking his own life.

Crime | 'Very emotional for everyone': On anniversary, Buffalo Grove chief recalls family murders

A little more than three weeks after becoming top cop in Buffalo Grove, Brian Budds and his department were thrust into the national spotlight the morning of Nov. 30, 2022. That's when officers discovered something the new police chief could only describe as "horrific" -- the slain bodies of a woman, her two young daughters and her mother-in-law by her estranged husband, who then took his own life.
A new solar field at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles consists of 4,200 solar panels. Despite projects like this, Illinois has fallen behind other states across the country when it comes to producing renewable energy, a new report finds.

News | Study: Illinois, other Midwestern states behind on renewable energy

Almost 20% of generated electricity in Illinois comes from wind and solar as of March 2023. While that's triple the amount generated a decade earlier, the state's renewable portfolio pales in comparison to states like Iowa, South Dakota and Oklahoma.
The need for greater regulation of rabbit sales in Hoffman Estates was debated by animal rescue organizations and the owner of a local Petland store. Village trustees ultimately decided to stay out of the issue.

News | Hoffman Estates skeptical of hopping into regulation of rabbit sales at pet stores

Hoffman Estates officials were all ears this week during a spirited debate between representatives of animal rescues and the owner of a pet store over whether more regulations are needed for the commercial sale of rabbits.
Kane County officials have revealed for the first time the amount of tax revenue the county rakes in from cannabis sales.

Kane County | Counting cannabis coins: Kane County reveals tax info

Kane County officials have revealed the amount of money the county rakes in from cannabis sales for the first time: It equates to about $1.5 million per year, which the county previously was barred from revealing, per state law, because there were fewer than five dispensaries operating there.
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Corey Perry (94) plays during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Columns | Life after Corey Perry: How do the Blackhawks move forward with their youthful roster?
It's been a rough week for the Blackhawks. A look at why it's important to not believe everything you read, reaction from Luke Richardson, and how the Hawks will try to move on.
The Chicago Department of Aviation celebrates the completion of the Midway Modernization Program and a revamped Central Market with new features like Gene's Bistro.
Transportation | Revamped Midway takes off with a taste of Chicago
A lengthy Midway Airport redo wraps up with new restaurants, bars, and fast-food eateries that include beloved brands from the Southwest Side.
FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches warmups before an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Columns | Jim O'Donnell: Too much ragged history for the Bears to have a shot at Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh is the most talked about unbeaten football coach in America.
“The Night Before Christmas” book with illustrations by 96-year-old artist Grandma Moses, will be part of the display at the Ansel B. Cook Home in Libertyville.
News | Exhibit marks 200th anniversary of beloved 'The Night Before Christmas' poem
A special exhibit marking the 200th anniversary of the beloved "The Night Before Christmas" poem highlights open house at historic Cook Home in Libertyville.
The Shodeen Family Foundation is asking a judge to overturn Geneva’s denials of its request to demolish a circa 1840 former blacksmith shop at 4 E. State St.
News | Owner asks judge to allow historic Geneva blacksmith shop to be razed
The owner of a circa 1840 former blacksmith shop in downtown Geneva is asking a Kane County judge to remove the building's landmark status and allow its demolition.
Courtesy of the Illinois Environmental Council Illinois Environmental Council Executive Director Jen Walling, center, helps unveil the new specialty monarch butterfly license plate Nov. 16, alongside fellow environmentalists from IEC, the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club Illinois.
Illinois | 'Quite the journey': Monarch butterfly license plates finally available
After seven years in the making, the state has unveiled the monarch butterfly decal license plate. Proceeds from the decals will benefit the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' Monarch Habitat Fund.
Lake County | Homicide suspected in death of woman found along Lake County road
Lake County sheriff's detectives are investigating the apparent homicide of a woman whose body was found this morning on the side of a road in Old Mill Creek.
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