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Democratic congressional candidates want to abolish Electoral CollegeFeb 25, 2024 5:15 am - The Democratic candidates for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat have vastly different opinions about the fairness of U.S. elections and what, if anything, should ...
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Good News Sunday: Why police say helping Special Olympics is good for the soulFeb 25, 2024 5:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about cops volunteering for Special Olympics, a teen with cancer gifted a trip to Cubs spring training, and a senior vow renewal ceremony on Valentine’s Day.
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Woman pleads guilty to bringing gun to DuPage County courthouseFeb 24, 2024 12:47 pm - A woman who brought a gun in to the DuPage County Judicial Center in Wheaton has pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a concealed gun. Suheir Barham, 47, was sentenced Tu...
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Elmhurst woman pleads guilty to aggravated battery of a childFeb 24, 2024 12:44 pm - An Elmhurst woman has pleaded guilty to strangling her young son. Gina L. Tuzzolino, 42, of the 400 block of Argyle, pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated battery of a ...
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Metra train derails in Crystal Lake; no injuries reported
Feb 24, 2024 12:36 pm - A Metra train derailed Saturday morning near downtown Crystal Lake. A Metra spokesperson confirmed the derailment and said there were no reports of injuries. The train le...
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Oaths and pledges have been routine for political officials. That's changing in a polarized America
Feb 24, 2024 8:11 am - COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The resignation letter was short and direct. “I can no longer be under an oath to uphold the New Constitution of Ohio," wrote Sabrina Warner in her ...
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Hanover Park man killed in shooting inside Chicago storeFeb 23, 2024 10:32 pm - A Hanover Park man is dead after being shot multiple times inside a Family Dollar store on the 5400 block of West Chicago Avenue Friday afternoon, according to Chicago po...
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Former volunteer for a Naperville youth organization starts jail sentence on child porn convictionFeb 23, 2024 7:37 pm - A man who used to serve as a volunteer fundraiser for a Naperville youth organization has begun serving a six-month jail sentence for possession of child pornography. Eri...
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Dormant building on busy Libertyville corner to get makeover for medical officesFeb 23, 2024 6:17 pm - A vacant office building on a high-traffic corner in Libertyville will be renovated inside and out as a medical office building. Pending expected approval by the village ...
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13-year-old charged after bringing loaded gun to Gurnee middle schoolFeb 23, 2024 5:13 pm - A 13-year-old student at Viking Middle School in Gurnee is facing weapons charges after police said the boy brought a loaded firearm to school Friday. The school, locate...