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Teen killed after crashing vehicle in Rolling Meadows industrial park

Teen killed after crashing vehicle in Rolling Meadows industrial park

An 18-year-old man was killed when police say he crashed his vehicle in a Rolling Meadows industrial park late Wednesday.

 
Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?

Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?

Illinois is one of only eight states that have no statewide restrictions on the use of cellphones in public schools. That could change this spring.

 
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Cash for concerts, roads in new $6.9 million Deer Park budget

Cash for concerts, roads in new $6.9 million Deer Park budget

A new summer concert series, roadwork and stormwater drainage improvements are among the projects funded in Deer Park’s budget for the next fiscal year.

 
Bigger not always better: North Chicago among best small cities to start a business, analysis shows

Bigger not always better: North Chicago among best small cities to start a business, analysis shows

North Chicago ranked first in Illinois and 56th in the U.S. among the “Best Small Cities to Start a Business,” according to information released by the personal finance company WalletHub.

 
Dutch Bros Coffee continues to expand in McHenry County with  Algonquin location

Dutch Bros Coffee continues to expand in McHenry County with Algonquin location

Coming off a recent approval to open in Crystal Lake, drive-through coffee shop Dutch Bros. now has its sights on opening in Algonquin.

 
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Pitching problems: Palencia goes on IL as Horton gets recovery timeline

Pitching problems: Palencia goes on IL as Horton gets recovery timeline

Cubs notes: Daniel Palencia went on the injured list with an oblique strain; Cade Horton had Tommy John surgery, which provided a timeline for his recovery; while a date is set for Matthew Boyd’s return.

 
White Sox expanded ‘Pope Hat’ giveaway due to demand: ‘This is going a little bit too crazy’

White Sox expanded ‘Pope Hat’ giveaway due to demand: ‘This is going a little bit too crazy’

For a Major League Baseball team, the best way to draw big crowds on a consistent basis is to either play in an iconic ballpark like Wrigley Field or have a consistently ...

 
Marriott’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ a rockin’ tribute to the King

Marriott’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ a rockin’ tribute to the King

Elvis Presley’s greatest hits, zestfully performed by Marriott Theatre’s ensemble, and Taylor Hanes’ thoughtful interpretation of the King of Rock ‘n Roll, “Heartbreak Hotel” for the music, stay for Taylor Hanes’ thoughtful interpretation of the King of Rock ‘n Roll.

 
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Things to do April 17-23: Rick Springfield, Central States Numismatic Society Convention, Earth Day events and more

Things to do April 17-23: Rick Springfield, Central States Numismatic Society Convention, Earth Day events and more

Add these to your calendar this week: Rick Springfield at the Genesee Theatre, the Central States Numismatic Society Convention at the Schaumburg Convention Center, Earth Day events in several suburbs and more.

 
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.

 

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