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‘Twenty years to grow and 20 minutes to cut down’: Barrington streetscape improvements irk some

‘Twenty years to grow and 20 minutes to cut down’: Barrington streetscape improvements irk some

The owner and manager of a downtown Barrington building are upset that a mature tree was cut down during the village’s streetscape improvements around Cook Street Plaza.

 
Northwest suburban minister charged in $2 million fraud scheme

Northwest suburban minister charged in $2 million fraud scheme

A Northwest suburban minister is charged with defrauding church members of at least $2 million.

 
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Bicyclist dead after being struck by freight train in Grayslake

Bicyclist dead after being struck by freight train in Grayslake

A female bicyclist was struck and killed by a freight train in Grayslake Tuesday night.

 
Expect multiple rounds of severe weather through Thursday

Expect multiple rounds of severe weather through Thursday

Forecasts call for several rounds of severe weather rumbling into the suburbs through Thursday.

 
Police are investigating a large burning cross at a Chicago park

Police are investigating a large burning cross at a Chicago park

A large, burning cross was discovered at a Chicago park on Tuesday afternoon, and police said they are investigating how it ended up there and the motive behind it.

 
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Geneva man sentenced to life in prison for killing girlfriend and her son in 2024

Geneva man sentenced to life in prison for killing girlfriend and her son in 2024

A Geneva man has agreed to a life sentence in exchange for pleading guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the 2024 stabbing deaths of his girlfriend and her son, authorities announced Wednesday.

 
Streamwood police seeking help finding missing man

Streamwood police seeking help finding missing man

Streamwood police are seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man.

 
US strikes Iran and Tehran fires back. Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' for stalled talks

US strikes Iran and Tehran fires back. Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' for stalled talks

The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran, and Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled peace negotiations.

 
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Struggles of Cubs’ offseason additions a major reason for their spiral

Struggles of Cubs’ offseason additions a major reason for their spiral

After the 2018 Cubs season, it was hard not to point to their offseason moves as a big reason they failed to live up to expectations. Granted, that was a 95-win team, but...

 
Soccer on: Where to score dining and drink deals while watching World Cup action

Soccer on: Where to score dining and drink deals while watching World Cup action

The World Cup is finally here, and bars and restaurants around the suburbs have their TVs queued and food and drink specials ready for soccer fans.

 

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