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Ravinia Getting $75M In Renovations, Boil Orders | Illinois PatchPM

Churches closing, others merging | Over $137K in jewelry stolen | Snow returns before the cold | Cheerleaders win sixth state title

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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Friday night.

Ravinia To Undergo $75 Million Renovation Of Whole Venue

During these coldest days of February, the outdoor music venue in Highland Park is busy building up a new experience.

Boil Order Issued For Skokie, Evanston Following Water Main Breaks

A number of Skokie schools are closed Friday following the early morning transmission water main break.

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St. Patrick Among More Church Closings, Mergers For Diocese Of Joliet

St. Patrick will amalgamate with St. Joseph's in Manhattan. St. Boniface in Monee impacted, too.

Over $137K In Jewelry Stolen At Rodgers & Holland In Yorktown Center

Two men were charged with theft, burglary and possession of burglary tools in the incident, which happened the day before Valentine's Day.

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Snow, Freezing Rain This Weekend Before Bitter Cold For Chicago Area

Several rounds of wintry precipitation are possible throughout the weekend.

Old Quarry Cheerleading Earns Sixth State Cheer Championship

Old Quarry won the State Championship with a score of 96.75.


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