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Police: McHenry man arrested in bank robbery, left infant home alone
May 07, 2024 10:31 am - A McHenry man was arrested Monday on bank robbery charges, according to a news release from the McHenry Police Department. Police said they responded to Huntington Bank o...
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Sheriff’s office seeking teen missing from Gurnee area since April 23May 07, 2024 10:22 am - Lake County sheriff’s police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing endangered teen last seen two weeks ago in the Gurnee area. Maja Pietrusiewicz, 18, wa...
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Tornado watch in effect with more storms headed to suburbsMay 07, 2024 7:18 am - A tornado watch was issued for storms that rolled into the area this afternoon bringing scattered thunderstorms and the potential for tennis ball-sized hail. The watch is...
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Goldfish Swim School owner teaches swimming, builds relationships in BelizeMay 07, 2024 6:00 am - Since Alex Tyler first visited Gales Point, Belize, in 2014 on a church mission trip, his impact on the small fishing village has expanded to the tune of $47,000 raised, ...
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Public sector labor shortage hurts vital services and communities, not faceless bureaucratsMay 07, 2024 5:34 am - Illinois is facing a severe shortage of workers in key public service roles. The shortage partially is due to a robust labor market. Although Illinois’ unemployment rate ...
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Man fatally struck by Metra train in Des Plaines
May 06, 2024 10:59 pm - A Metra train fatally struck a pedestrian Monday evening in Des Plaines, according to Des Plaines police. About 7:15 p.m., a 56-year-old man was hit by inbound Metra trai...
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Arlington Heights police bring on full-time crisis counselor despite cut in federal fundingMay 06, 2024 8:55 pm - Though federal grant funding runs out this summer, Arlington Heights trustees agreed Monday to commit village funds to keep a police department crisis counselor employed ...
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Out of the flames: Grayslake Dog n Suds works toward reopening after fireMay 06, 2024 8:02 pm - Efforts are underway to get the Grayslake Dog n Suds drive-in restaurant back up and running after a fire in the early morning of April 20 disrupted operation.
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Ramen royalty opening new restaurant in PalatineMay 06, 2024 8:00 pm - The man who once opened a restaurant dubbed the “king of Tonkotsu ramen” is expanding his food empire into Palatine. Japanese chef and restaurateur Kenta Ikehata plans a June opening of Chicago Ramen.
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Illinois GOP advance 2 human trafficking victim protection bills as others remain in limbo
May 06, 2024 7:31 pm - After Illinois received another failing grade from a national advocacy group, state House Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at further protecting victims and ...