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As investigation continues, purple ribbons to memorialize Mundelein woman fatally shot by police

As investigation continues, purple ribbons to memorialize Mundelein woman fatally shot by police

The family of a Mundelein woman who was fatally shot by police in May will honor her by placing ribbons around town this weekend.

 
Lurie Children’s Hospital makes it back on to U.S. News’ list of best in the country

Lurie Children’s Hospital makes it back on to U.S. News’ list of best in the country

For the first time in years, Lurie Children’s Hospital has broken back on to a list of the top children’s hospitals in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.

 
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Clearbrook wants to build group home on vacant land in Lake Barrington

Clearbrook wants to build group home on vacant land in Lake Barrington

A group home for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities has been proposed in Lake Barrington.

 
Elgin’s First United Methodist Church repair work finished 18 months after microburst

Elgin’s First United Methodist Church repair work finished 18 months after microburst

Eighteen months after a microburst ripped off almost half of its copper-shingled roof and damaged its steeple, First United Methodist Church in Elgin is ready to show off its restored building and thank those who helped along the way.

 
Elgin council seeks 1-year moratorium on data center development

Elgin council seeks 1-year moratorium on data center development

Despite not yet receiving any interest in building data centers in Elgin, the city council gave preliminary approval to a one-year moratorium on their development.

 
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Recall referendum question to be on November ballot in Aurora

Recall referendum question to be on November ballot in Aurora

Aurora voters will be asked in the upcoming fall election whether the city should have a way to remove a sitting mayor from office before their term is up.

 
Des Plaines Theatre roof repairs to cost $94,000, city says

Des Plaines Theatre roof repairs to cost $94,000, city says

Roof repairs are needed at the city-owned Des Plaines Theatre.

 
Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say

Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say

The board of the Kennedy Center voted on Tuesday to close over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name on the iconic performing arts venue, according to people familiar with the matter.

 
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Pressing questions after the Bears’ season-opening win

Pressing questions after the Bears’ season-opening win

What are some of the biggest overreactions and underreactions after the Bears’ opening win? The Tribune’s Brad Biggs, Sean Hammond and Phil Thompson discuss in this week’s pressing questions.

 
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history

Connor Bedard has been named the 37th captain of the Blackhawks, capping a busy offseason for the young center. The 21-year-old Bedard is the second-youngest captain in t...

 

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