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416 miles in 10 days: Wheeling man runs length of Illinois, from Cairo to Wisconsin border

416 miles in 10 days: Wheeling man runs length of Illinois, from Cairo to Wisconsin border

Hersey High School graduate and Wheeling resident Chase Bandolik, 28, ran the entire length of Illinois, more than 400 miles, over 10 days.

 
$27 million fallout? Cost of tollway bid misstep piles up

$27 million fallout? Cost of tollway bid misstep piles up

The tollway approved a $16.5 million change order to speed up a delayed project, following a multi-million dollar settlement paid to the improperly awarded low bidder.

 
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Increase in e-bike use prompts safety, trail etiquette reminders in forest preserves

Increase in e-bike use prompts safety, trail etiquette reminders in forest preserves

The rise in trail use at forest preserves and parks throughout the region comes with words of caution from those who oversee the facilities, especially when it comes to electric bicycles, or e-bikes.

 
‘A bridge to our community’: Barrington police welcome first therapy dog

‘A bridge to our community’: Barrington police welcome first therapy dog

Barrington’s police department has a four-footed addition to the force. Oliver, a 17-week-old male English Labrador puppy, will serve as the department's first therapy dog.

 
The legend grows for Jacobs grad Garden

The legend grows for Jacobs grad Garden

Dominating on the mound and at the plate, Lewis University senior Delaney Garden, a graduate of Jacobs High School, was voted both the Great Lakes Valley Conference player and pitcher of the year.

 
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‘The sky is the limit’: Suburban park districts are taking playground redesigns to new heights

‘The sky is the limit’: Suburban park districts are taking playground redesigns to new heights

Swings, slides and monkey bars alone don’t cut it anymore, that’s why many suburban park districts are designing modern playgrounds that promote inclusivity, accessibility and creativity for all park visitors.

 
2 pedestrians killed, infant critically injured in Winnetka

2 pedestrians killed, infant critically injured in Winnetka

Two female pedestrians were killed and an infant in a stroller was critically injured in a crash Friday evening in the north suburbs, according to a story on ABC 7 Chicago.

 
Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

OMAHA, Neb. — Revered investor Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year. Buffett sai...

 
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Marathon man: Arlington Heights mayor on Bears, politics and more as he prepares to leave office

Marathon man: Arlington Heights mayor on Bears, politics and more as he prepares to leave office

After 34 years as Arlington Heights’ longest-serving elected official, Mayor Tom Hayes reflects on attracting the Bears to town, guiding the village through the pandemic, and navigating political waters.

 

 

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