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Police are using AI to write reports. Is it a high-tech time-saver or cause for concern?Feb 06, 2025 7:01 pm - The Elgin Police Department is the first in Illinois to use AI technology to generate police reports. Advocates say it saves officers time, allowing them to spend more hours patrolling the streets and responding to calls. But civil libertarians say AI tools are mistake-prone and susceptible to bias.
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Naperville council approves Fidelity plan and looks to limit banks downtownFeb 06, 2025 6:47 pm - With Wells Fargo expected to open in the former Barnes & Noble building, Naperville city council members are moving to limit retail banking downtown.
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Students unharmed after SUV, school bus collide in GurneeFeb 06, 2025 5:55 pm - Nearly two dozen schoolchildren escaped injury Thursday afternoon when an SUV collided with their school bus in Gurnee, police said.
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Bolingbrook woman ordered to repay over $2.2 million for Medicaid fraudFeb 06, 2025 5:03 pm - A Bolingbrook woman has been ordered to repay more than $2.2 million to the state for defrauding it of more than $2.46 million in Medicaid funds.
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Democrat sues to get on ballot for York Township supervisor electionFeb 06, 2025 4:35 pm - A man who wants to run for York Township supervisor is suing the township clerk for not certifying his name on the April 1 ballot.
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Swedish police say mass shooter was connected to school where he opened fire
Feb 06, 2025 4:33 pm - OREBRO, Sweden — The shooter who earlier this week killed 10 people in Sweden’s worst mass shooting was connected to the adult education center where he opened fire with ...
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Egypt lobbies against Trump plan to empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel makes preparations
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B’s Sweet Bites in Des Plaines to close permanentlyFeb 06, 2025 3:39 pm - A Des Plaines restaurant and bakery is closing permanently after more than 11 years.
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Photo Gallery: Sneak peek at 2025 Chicago Auto Show which opens Saturday, Feb. 8 at McCormick PlaceFeb 06, 2025 3:08 pm -
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New affordable housing development opens in PalatineFeb 06, 2025 2:39 pm - A new $30 million affordable housing development in Palatine opened its doors to the public this week.The Greenhaven Apartments and Townhomes, 303 Johnson St., consists of a three-story 58-unit apartment building and four townhouses.