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Two critically injured after driver mistakes accelerator for brake pedal in GurneeMay 19, 2024 9:03 am - A pair of Gurnee residents suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash Saturday that authorities believe occurred when an 88-year-old driver mistakenly pressed the acce...
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Mundelein to honor military personnel with bannersMay 19, 2024 8:23 am - To coincide with Memorial Day, Mundelein will honor past and current U.S. military personnel on banners in the downtown area. Installation is scheduled Wednesday on light...
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General Assembly passes legislation to dissolve Elk Grove fire districtMay 19, 2024 8:04 am - Legislation that would dissolve the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District has cleared the Illinois General Assembly and is now awaiting the signature of Gov. J.B. Prit...
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Cleared-for-takeoff O’Hare modernization program will boost our economyMay 19, 2024 6:00 am - O’Hare International Airport is critical to the competitive strength of our businesses and the productivity of our workers. O’Hare is the “most connected airport” in the ...
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Good News Sunday: Millions of birds soar above the suburbs as spring migration peaksMay 19, 2024 3:30 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about spring bird migration, Lilac Time in Lombard, and a police officer honored for saving the life of a man who was drowning.
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State’s reliance on income taxes doubled over past 20 yearsMay 18, 2024 10:00 pm - Illinois has only been collecting an income tax for 55 of the state’s 206-year history, but it could soon account for more than 60% of the state’s general fund revenue. T...
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Train strikes pedestrian in Des PlainesMay 18, 2024 5:53 pm - A commuter train struck a pedestrian Saturday afternoon in downtown Des Plaines, police said. The person was struck near the intersection of the tracks and Pearson Street...
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Fire extinguished at Naperville barMay 18, 2024 5:21 pm - Naperville firefighters quickly put out a small fire in a shuttered bar on Saturday morning. Crews were dispatched to the former Miss Kitty’s Saloon, 634 E. Ogden Ave., a...
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From homers to healing: Ex-Sox slugger Soderholm helping people through Willowbrook wellness centerMay 18, 2024 3:13 pm - Forty-seven years ago, Eric Soderholm was one of the South Side Hitmen, bashing home runs and thrilling fans as a third baseman for the pennant-chasing Chicago White Sox. Now he co-owns the SoderWorld Wellness Center & Academy, a Willowbrook facility offering yoga classes, massages from licensed therapists, meditation, workshops and more.
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Facts matter: Northern Lights not created by research programMay 18, 2024 3:00 pm - Much of the U.S. was treated to a recent show as the Northern Lights were visible after solar flares set off geomagnetic storms last weekend. There were also some reports...