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Police say attackers called her a slur. Why aren’t the suspects charged with a hate crime?May 23, 2025 5:15 am - A young woman was badly beaten May 13 at a Carpentersville restaurant, after police said her attackers called her a derogatory name based on her sexual orientation. The suspects have not been charged with a hate crime.
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‘It looks beautiful’: Historic Arcada Theatre organ gets repairs, upgradesMay 23, 2025 5:00 am - The historic pipe organ at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles is being refurbished by the Chicago Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts, with plans to reinstall it in time for the theater's 100th anniversary next year.
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KidsMatter School’s Out event set for June 3 at Lou Malnati’s in NapervilleMay 22, 2025 11:43 pm - The School’s Out event on Tuesday, June 3, at Lou Malnati’s in Naperville supports KidsMatter programs, which benefit youth and families.
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Police: Aurora teen shot to death MondayMay 22, 2025 10:49 pm - A 17-year-old Aurora boy died Monday after being shot on the city’s east side, officials said.
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‘Leap together,’ Kermit the Frog says in commencement address at University of Maryland graduation
May 22, 2025 9:12 pm - COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Kermit the Frog knows it’s not easy being green — or graduating from college and entering the real world, especially during a time of economic uncerta...
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Second teen charged in Downers Grove attackMay 22, 2025 8:22 pm - A second juvenile has been charged with robbing a woman in Downers Grove.
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History detective uncovers stories of Arlington Heights’ forgotten Civil War soldiersMay 22, 2025 7:38 pm - An Arlington Heights history buff discovered the names and stories of nine Civil War soldiers from Arlington Heights who died in the war. They’ll be honored for the first time Monday during the town’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.
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RFK Jr.’s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs
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Naperville mayor touts Block 59 dining district, calls I-88 corridor the ‘most significant redevelopment opportunity’ in city historyMay 22, 2025 6:18 pm - Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli presented his State of the City on Thursday, where he talked about development, an I-88 corridor study and a new U.S. Census Bureau estimate.
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‘Vital step’ to ending discrimination: Senate approves bill raising age for senior road examsMay 22, 2025 5:44 pm - Policy also allows family members to report unsafe drivers of any age. Now it’s up to Gov. JB Pritzker who has to sign the bill to make it a law.