Cook County
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One killed, two injured in I-290 crash in ElmhurstNov 09, 2025 3:34 pm - One person was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on westbound I-290 in Elmhurst, authorities said.
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Sheriff seeking suspects in Maine Township gas station burglaryNov 09, 2025 11:40 am - Cook County sheriff’s investigators are searching for burglars who broke into a gas station in Maine Township on Thursday, taking cash and liquor.
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‘Above and beyond’: After serving in Iraq, he now serves fellow veterans at homeNov 09, 2025 8:59 am - After serving his country as a member of the Army during the Iraq War, Nate Johnson now serves his fellow veterans in the suburbs. “What we like to take pride in is that when a veteran comes in, any veteran issues they have, we take care of,” he said.
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Skyview: Better late than never: Fall colors finally arriveNov 09, 2025 6:00 am - On Wednesday, Oct. 29, there were dozens of people walking, running, biking and cruising through Deer Grove Forest Preserve near Palatine to view Mother Nature’s fireworks.
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St. Charles North edges Carmel in entertaining 7A matchupNov 09, 2025 12:13 am - Declan Smith and the St. Charles North defense knew it had to go all out on the final play. With the North Stars only up three with 44 seconds remaining over Carmel, they...
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Boys soccer: Streamwood dominates Rock Island to finish third in Class 2ANov 08, 2025 7:55 pm - Talk about bouncing back and finishing strong. Less than 24 hours after a heartbreaking double OT loss in the Class 2A state semifinals, Streamwood woke up early and took...
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Maine South erases 19-point deficit, stuns Hinsdale CentralNov 08, 2025 6:38 pm - Shortly after receiving an IHSA Class 8A state quarterfinal plaque at midfield at Hinsdale Central, the Maine South players and coaches proclaimed that they are in search...
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Glenbard North’s surge continues with second round win over MolineNov 08, 2025 6:30 pm - On a day where he topped the 2,000-yard, single-season rushing mark and scored his 24th and 25th touchdowns of the year, all Glenbard North tailback Donato Gatses wanted ...
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Fenwick ousts Rolling Meadows from 6A playoffsNov 08, 2025 6:09 pm - Despite routing Kennedy last weekend in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs, Fenwick wasn’t thrilled about the lack of energy and focus shown. That changed in a big...
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Burt Meyer, Chicago toymaker behind classics like Lite-Brite, Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, has died at 99Nov 08, 2025 4:52 pm - Burt Meyer brought toy joy to baby boomers, Millennials and all the Gens — from Alpha to X to Z. An inventor, designer and artist, Meyer, whose work contributed to Chicago becoming a vibrant center of toy design, died Oct. 30 at a west suburban retirement community. He was 99.