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Five things to know about NITA — Illinois’ new transit agency

Five things to know about NITA — Illinois’ new transit agency

There’s a lot of moving parts as the Northern Illinois Transit Authority starts to take shape June 1.

 
Winging it: How colony of wild parakeets continues to thrive in Lombard

Winging it: How colony of wild parakeets continues to thrive in Lombard

A colony of wild parakeets is thriving in Lombard thanks to the ComEd substation near the Great Western Trail.

 
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A new state bee? Naperville students buzzing about the black and gold bumblebee

A new state bee? Naperville students buzzing about the black and gold bumblebee

The black and gold bumblebee could soon become Illinois’ official state bee after the state House approved a bill that was inspired by the work of students from Lincoln Junior High School in Naperville.

 
‘This project is delivering’: Suburban leaders credit flood-prevention efforts for keeping towns dry during recent deluges

‘This project is delivering’: Suburban leaders credit flood-prevention efforts for keeping towns dry during recent deluges

New sewers and stormwater detention basins in several flood-prone suburbs have prevented catastrophes this month.

 
Suspicious device leads to evacuations, closed streets in downtown St. Charles

Suspicious device leads to evacuations, closed streets in downtown St. Charles

The FBI is investigating the discovery of a suspicious device Saturday night in a flower planter in downtown St. Charles.

 
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‘He would choose to do it again’: Vigil held for Buffalo Grove High School security guard who died shielding students from crash

‘He would choose to do it again’: Vigil held for Buffalo Grove High School security guard who died shielding students from crash

Friends, family and students gathered at Buffalo Grove High School Saturday to pay tribute to the life and sacrifice of high school security guard Orlando Rivas.

 
‘None of us could count straight’: Batavia Great Dane gives birth to surprising litter of 19

‘None of us could count straight’: Batavia Great Dane gives birth to surprising litter of 19

A family in Batavia just welcomed a litter of 19 Great Dane puppies — all born alive and healthy. The litter is believed to be one of the largest known live Great Dane litters locally.

 
Trump's many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack

Trump's many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack

Federal law enforcement officials are evaluating how to proceed with some high-profile public events featuring President Donald Trump after the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

 
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Blame the board: Neglecting defense in draft could haunt Bears

Blame the board: Neglecting defense in draft could haunt Bears

The Bears have a glaring need for improvement on the defensive line, but chose not to make that position a high priority in the draft.

 
Mid-May ruling set for special prosecutor demand to investigate alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses

Mid-May ruling set for special prosecutor demand to investigate alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses

Cook County Judge Erica Reddick on Friday heard arguments for and against appointing a special prosecutor to investigate alleged wrongdoing by federal immigration agents during last fall’s “Operation Midway Blitz.” While petitioners pushing for a special prosecutor say Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke has “abdicated her responsibility” by not opening any investigations, the state’s attorney maintains she has limited authority to do so. Reddick will deliver her ruling during a May 11 hearing.

 

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