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An Arlington Heights man also faces firearm charges, while other arrests included DUI, domestic battery and an order-of-protection violation
A family of four could spend over $2,100 at Soldier Field, according to an analysis released as the Bears ready for their preseason opener.
Both directions are shut down between Biesterfield Road and Brandywine Avenue, police said.
Residents will be asked to weigh in on local needs, expectations and future priorities in an anonymous online survey.
Police also reported a DUI crash, a $13,900 residential burglary and several fraud cases.
Wescott School students will meet Principal Tony Candela when classes begin Aug. 19, while Katherine Kelly takes over curriculum leadership.
The Phoenix-bound Boeing 737-900 aborted takeoff Thursday afternoon, with no injuries reported.
Police say forensic testing tied a recovered fully automatic Glock to the man accused of fatally shooting Joseph Kalamaris inside an SUV.
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.
Kevin Warren characterized the Bears' meetings with Illinois lawmakers since the June board vote as "minimal."
Students return on different schedules across Glenbrook 225 and Northbrook-area elementary school districts.
Police also reported a vehicle burglary, stolen tires and a suspended-license arrest.
Families across Districts 225, 30 and 34 can start planning around first days, school breaks and the end of the year.
The measures strengthen school misconduct rules and expand information-sharing during child abuse investigations.
Families can plan ahead for the first day of classes, holiday breaks and the end of the school year.
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said he hopes the news involves the stadium as testing continues at a proposed Indiana site.
Karina Báez will take over on an interim basis as the club reshuffles its technical staff for the rest of 2026.
Deputies will increase patrols targeting impaired driving, seat belt violations and other dangerous behavior.
Families in Districts 214, 102 and 96 can start planning around first days, holiday breaks and the end of the school year.
Important 2026-27 dates are set for District 214 and District 25.
