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Funds Raised for German Shepherd Stabbed in Buffalo Grove Home Invasion
- The German Shepherd had to undergo a costly surgery following an Aug. 10 attack. Four family members were also stabbed in the home invasion
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- Police are searching for the attacker who struck the woman in the head while she sat on a bench in Zion Monday night.
Algonquin Nordstrom Rack Announces Opening Date
- The Nordstrom Rack will be opening at the Algonquin Commons this October.
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- Andrew Stoltmann of Barrington Hills has been hired as the lead counsel for Prince's niece.
Ex-Day Care Worker Convicted in Boy's Death Begins Quest for New Trial
- The 1st of 3 hearings began Thursday to determine if new evidence in Melissa Calusinski's case is enough to merit a 2nd trial.
Woodstock Construction Worker Hospitalized After Backhoe Loader Tips Over in Ravine
- The Woodstock resident was taken to Condell Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The accident happened in Mundelein.
8 Suburban Festivals Worth Checking Out This Weekend
- A roundup of fun festivals happening in the Chicago suburbs this weekend.
Algonquin's Evan Jager Becomes First American Man to Medal in Steeplechase Since 1984
- Jager, a 2007 graduate of Jacobs High School in Algonquin, will take home a silver medal from the summer Olympics in Rio.
Carpentersville Man Accused of Embezzling More Than $950K From Wig Company
- James Rhee, the company's former controller, pleaded not guilty Monday to the charges against him in connection with the case.
New Businesses Open in Lake in the Hills
- Find out which businesses that have opened recently in Lake in the Hills.
Lake County Jail and Health Department Work Together to Break the Cycle of Addiction
- The Lake County Jail and Health Department are announcing the launch of a Vivitrol Pre-Release Pilot Program for qualifying inmates.
3 Lake Co. Corrections Officers Fired After 2012 Inmate Death
- An arbitrator has upheld the Lake County Sheriff's Office's decision to fire the officers following the death of Eugene Gruber.
District 15 Needs $130M Referendum to Pass to Build 2 New Schools; How Will You Vote? (POLL)
- The district unveiled its plans for a new elementary and a new middle school to residents Wednesday.
New Brewery Coming to the Ice House Mall
- Flesk Brewing plans to open at Ice House Mall & Village Shops in November.
Man, Woman Accused of Stealing from Apple Store in Deer Park
- The duo could be involved in other similar thefts at Apple stores in suburbs and across the U.S., police said Monday.
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