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Barrington man indicted on charge of first-degree murder in estranged girlfriend’s deathDec 13, 2024 1:49 pm - Cook County prosecutors on Friday announced the indictment of a Barrington man who they say beat his estranged girlfriend, a Vernon Hill endocrinologist, with a baseball bat last month before shooting her in the stomach. William R. Zientek is charged with first-degree murder. He’ll be arraigned on Jan. 9.
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Des Plaines fire may have been arson, police sayDec 13, 2024 1:49 pm - A Thursday night fire on the 400 block of West Oakton Street in Des Plaines may have been deliberately set, police said.
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Prospect Heights postpones decision on backyard chicken regulationsDec 13, 2024 1:32 pm - The Prospect Heights City Council has postponed a decision expected this week on the community’s first regulations on the keeping of backyard chickens and other fowl to a future date.
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West Chicago police officer promoted to sergeantDec 13, 2024 1:22 pm - Jonathan Jones, a lifelong West Chicago resident, reached a milestone with the West Chicago Police Department. The officer was promoted to sergeant on Dec. 3.
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St. Charles man admits to sexually soliciting boy, 13; faces prisonDec 13, 2024 12:52 pm - A St. Charles man has pleaded guilty to grooming and soliciting sex from a 13-year-old boy. He could be sentenced to prison and must register as a sex offender.
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It’s a wonderful site — Christmas movies find ideal backdrop in the suburbsDec 13, 2024 12:51 pm - Suburban towns are popular backdrops for holiday films, with movies such as “Home Alone,” “Christmas on the Ranch,” and “Once Upon a Christmas Wish” filming scenes at iconic local spots.
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2 killed in crash in WayneDec 13, 2024 11:53 am - Two people were killed in a crash Sunday night in Wayne. The Kane County Coroner’s Office identified them Friday as Felix Mendoza-Urbieta, 45, of Elgin, and his wife, Noemi Apolinar-Huerta, 44.
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Wheeling budget up for a vote MondayDec 13, 2024 11:51 am - The Wheeling Village Board meets Monday night to approve a municipal budget for the 2025 fiscal year and to debate other business.
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Teens can make ornaments at the Des Plaines Public Library on TuesdayDec 13, 2024 11:50 am - Des Plaines-area teenagers are invited to the Des Plaines Public Library on Tuesday to create clay ornaments.
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Two teens spread Whoville spirit with Grinch appearances around the western suburbsDec 13, 2024 9:00 am - Two teens from the Downers Grove area dress up as the Grinch for holiday events, bringing joy while earning money for college, trips and cars.