All Stories from February 1, 2021 (Change date)
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Elgin man sentenced to 29 years in prison for murderFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - An Elgin man, who was one of three men involved in a 2017 murder, was sentenced to 29 years in prison Monday. Michael Giacomino, 34, pleaded guilty Monday to first-degre...
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Violent crimes down, but Naperville sees increase in identity thefts, domestic callsFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - Naperville saw an overall reduction in violent crimes last year, officials say, but the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to blame for a jump in reports of identity theft and ...
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Police: Wife who was found dead after Inverness fire had shot herselfFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - An Inverness woman whose body was recovered from her burning home Sunday afternoon died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, while her husband's death in the fire is sti...
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Welch steps back from partner position at law firmFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Since assuming his new role a few short weeks ago, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has distinguished himself from his predecessor, Rep. Michael Madigan...
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Lake County forest preserve hosts annual 'Profiles in Excellence' eventFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserves will hold the 38th annual Profiles in Excellence event virtually from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. With the theme "Our Voice is Bla...
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Streamwood's Rosner excited to be back coaching, but has some words of cautionFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - George Rosner was as excited as anyone to be back in the gym with his Streamwood girls basketball team Saturday. But, as he enters his 40th year of coaching, the dean of...
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New Prospect Heights 4th Ward alderman appointedFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - Prospect Heights Planning/Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Danielle Dash has been appointed to serve as the city's 4th Ward alderman, filling a vacancy created by the re...
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Schneider collecting Valentine's Day cards for local veteransFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider has announced the launch of the Tenth District "Valentines for Vets" program to collect and distribute Valentine's Day cards to local veterans. ...
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Street renamed for lifelong Elginite devoted to serviceFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - Calling the honor “a marvelous experience,” Don Sleeman watched with family and friends as a street sign with his name on it was uncovered Monday outside his beloved Ame...
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That Cook County text message about vaccine appointments isn't spamFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - Cook County residents puzzled by text messages about COVID-19 vaccinations from out-of-town area codes can be assured the messages are bona fide, health department offic...