All Stories from December 16, 2021 (Change date)
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Bail set for Elgin man accused of wrestling Elmhurst cop for gunDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - Bail was set at $200,000 for an Elgin man who wrestled with a police officer and tried to take his gun, authorities said. Alexander Speweik, 34, of the 3100 block of He...
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Feder: WGN Radio renews morning host Bob SirottDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - Legendary Chicago broadcaster Bob Sirott, who's been a rare shining star in the ratings at WGN 720-AM, just extended his contract as morning host for two more years. "B...
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Full CDC recommends Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 shots over J&J'sDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - Most Americans should be given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot that can cause rare but serious blood clots, U.S. health officials sa...
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Morton Arboretum extends 'Illumination' to Jan. 8Dec 16, 2021 12:00 am - The Morton Arboretum's holiday light show is getting an encore. The Lisle tree museum was previously scheduled to unplug “Illumination” after its final night Jan 2. But ...
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Seven senators who go back to Civil War daysDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - When I walk by John Calhoun in the Capitol, I stare at his severe portrait and ask, are you happy now with democracy cracking up? And I swear the ghost says yes, fire bu...
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Nation needs reset after passing of great figuresDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - Sen. Robert Dole's recent passing reminded me of the perennial boxing contender who finally gets his title shot well past his prime; or the legendary actor who receives ...
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Editorial: Suburbanites have till Friday to speak up about rail mergerDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - It's 2013 again, only instead of Barrington leading the charge against the Canadian National's acquisition of the EJ & E Railroad, this time several suburbs along the Ir...
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Illinois averaging 8,011 new COVID-19 cases a day, the highest level in a yearDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - The seven-day average number of new COVID-19 cases being reported in Illinois has climbed back over 8,000 for the first time in a year. The state is now averaging 8,011 ...
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Naughty list: Someone sets fire to Salvation Army Red Kettle in South ElginDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - Someone will definitely be on the naughty list after setting fire Wednesday to one of the Salvation Army's iconic Red Kettles in South Elgin. Captain Rich Forney of the ...
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Buffalo Creek improvement project included in Wheeling's proposed 2022 budgetDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - A project designed to boost Buffalo Creek's water quality is among the big-ticket items in Wheeling's proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year. Improvements along a stre...