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‘Put it down now’: Des Plaines police release recordings of moments before fatal shooting

‘Put it down now’: Des Plaines police release recordings of moments before fatal shooting

Des Plaines police have released videos of the moments leading to the Sept. 9 fatal shooting of a man armed with a hedge trimmer.

 
Shooting at Oakbrook Center leaves one dead, one injured

Shooting at Oakbrook Center leaves one dead, one injured

A shooting Wednesday at Oakbrook Center mall in Oak Brook left a man dead and woman injured, authorities say.

 
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Like mayor, Elk Grove Village trustees will now get raises based on longevity

Like mayor, Elk Grove Village trustees will now get raises based on longevity

Elk Grove Village’s long-tenured mayor will receive a 21% raise, while trustees will also get pay bumps based on a new longevity scale, starting in May 2027.

 
‘We need to start to protect children’: Lawmaker calls for closing ‘loophole’ after teacher arrests

‘We need to start to protect children’: Lawmaker calls for closing ‘loophole’ after teacher arrests

After two local teachers were arrested within days of each other, an area state lawmaker is renewing her call to close a “loophole” in Illinois’ sex offender registry laws.

 
Talking with ‘Edgy’ Tim: Order restored in the North Suburban, looking back on Geneva-Batavia, Montini’s title chances

Talking with ‘Edgy’ Tim: Order restored in the North Suburban, looking back on Geneva-Batavia, Montini’s title chances

Rivals prep football expert “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran is back to discuss the latest local news from the gridiron with Daily Herald columnist Kevin Schmit.

 
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Ribbons honoring woman shot by Mundelein police to remain

Ribbons honoring woman shot by Mundelein police to remain

Purple ribbons memorializing a Mundelein woman who was killed by police in May will remain on display.

 
After closing of tracks, programs like Galloping Out train retired racehorses for new lives

After closing of tracks, programs like Galloping Out train retired racehorses for new lives

Following the closure of Hawthorne Race Course, programs like Galloping Out are working to retrain and rehome retired racehorses for new careers. These thoroughbreds, which typically have short racing careers but can live 25-30 years, are being adopted for various purposes including show jumping, trail riding, and therapy work.

 
Kane County Board chair censured for sharing confidential information

Kane County Board chair censured for sharing confidential information

The Kane County Board has censured board Chairman Corinne Pierog, saying she revealed confidential details about an investigation into a complaint against a county board member.

 
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Girls volleyball: Libertyville takes Stevenson’s best shot, stays perfect

Girls volleyball: Libertyville takes Stevenson’s best shot, stays perfect

Elle Knight had nine kills, four blocks and, unofficially, at least one shove absorbed Wednesday night. Relax. The Libertyville senior outside hitter was in no danger. Ju...

 
Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for Week 7

Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for Week 7

Brother Rice tops Mount Carmel in the rivalry — and the rankings — as St. Rita and Sandburg return to the Top 25.

 

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