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Downers Grove South teacher accused of sexually abusing teen kept ‘memoir’ on her phone, authorities sayApr 04, 2025 1:59 pm - The Downers Grove South High School teacher accused of sexually abusing a student wrote what police called a “memoir” about the matter on her phone.
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OPEC+ stuns oil market with policy shift to drive down price
Apr 04, 2025 1:19 pm - For most of this decade, the OPEC+ alliance has been the world’s most stalwart defender of high oil prices. In just a few moments last week, that role reversed dramatically.
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Charges filed after third vehicle found to play a role in two-vehicle crash in Elk GroveApr 04, 2025 12:53 pm - After police discovered a third vehicle played a role in a two-vehicle crash in Elk Grove Village last month, all three drivers have been either charged or cited.
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Pedestrian struck and killed in Gurnee crash identifiedApr 04, 2025 10:55 am - A female pedestrian struck and killed by a pickup truck Wednesday night in Gurnee has been identified as Amber Knowles, 33, recently of Mundelein.
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Gleefully campy ‘Titanique’ sails into ChicagoApr 04, 2025 10:34 am - “Titanique,” the snarky, sexual innuendo-filled parody of the 1997 blockbuster “Titanic,” isn’t for everyone, but if you appreciate great singers, power ballads, Celine Dion and camp, this is the tuner for you.
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Service, workforce cuts possible after voters spurn Kane’s $51 million sales tax request
Apr 04, 2025 8:56 am - Kane County Board members are reacting to voters overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed county sales tax increase, with some saying that spending cuts may be necessary.
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Mount Prospect approves Lake Center Plaza expansionApr 04, 2025 8:52 am - Elk Grove Village-based Broadway Electric Inc., a full-service electrical contractor, is moving to Lake Center Plaza, at the northwest corner of Algonquin Road and Wall Street, in Mount Prospect.
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Student art brings ‘A Sense of Belonging’ to downtown Glen EllynApr 03, 2025 11:32 pm - Glenbard West students showcase artwork reflecting diverse identities and experiences in downtown Glen Ellyn during April. Viewers can participate in a treasure hunt to find the 21 pieces on display.
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Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agency
Apr 03, 2025 9:56 pm - WASHINGTON — Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz became the agency's adm...
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HHS is looking for some laid-off employees to keep working
Apr 03, 2025 9:54 pm - On Tuesday, thousands of Food and Drug Administration workers were laid off. They were shut out from the government offices where they had worked and placed on administra...