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‘Something spectacular’: Towns to go all out on July 4 for America’s 250th year

‘Something spectacular’: Towns to go all out on July 4 for America’s 250th year

America’s 250th birthday has suburbs unfurling all things red, white and blue. New downtown murals will be unveiled and time capsules filled. Some towns are shelling out more for their fireworks, and proudly so.

 
Carpentersville police fatally shoot armed suspect; two people wounded

Carpentersville police fatally shoot armed suspect; two people wounded

A gunman shot two people in Carpentersville about midnight Friday before being killed by police, authorities said.

 
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Video gambling revenue collections continue to grow for local governments

Video gambling revenue collections continue to grow for local governments

Municipalities and counties that allow video gambling saw their collective share of revenue generated by the devices grow by more than $7.6 million in 2025.

 
As Bears take a step closer to Indiana in stadium dance, fans just want it to end

As Bears take a step closer to Indiana in stadium dance, fans just want it to end

Just because Illinois’ government hasn’t come to an agreement with the Bears yet doesn’t make it the right move to decamp to Indiana. But devoted fans know all too well that even in the feel-good Ben Johnson era, you can never count out the team from making the wrong decision. That’s the real legacy of this franchise.

 
‘It’s so gratifying’: Longtime employee takes over ownership at Emmett’s Brewing Co.

‘It’s so gratifying’: Longtime employee takes over ownership at Emmett’s Brewing Co.

After starting as a sous chef 27 years ago when Emmett’s Brewing Co. opened, Rob Kwiatek has purchased the restaurant concept that has locations in West Dundee and Palatine.

 
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‘Done deal’ or ‘door remains open’? In latest stadium shift, Bears board advances Indiana plan

‘Done deal’ or ‘door remains open’? In latest stadium shift, Bears board advances Indiana plan

Days after the Illinois legislature punted on legislation for a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, team officials said Friday they’re going to Indiana.

 
The Obama Center opens as a time warp to an old political order

The Obama Center opens as a time warp to an old political order

One end of the regulation-size basketball court that anchors the south tip of the Obama Presidential Center campus is emblazoned with the words “Yes We Can,” and at the other end, “Fired Up, Ready to Go.” The facility’s main tower, which houses a museum documenting the 44th president’s life and career, features a “Hope and Change Lobby,” and outside there is a playground (with a child-safe poured-in-place rubber surface), a women’s garden, barbecue grills, and a green roof with wheelchair-accessible raised beds for vegetables. The Obama Foundation’s 19.3-acre complex opens June 19.

 
Clutch gene: Once again, PCA saves Cubs from certain defeat

Clutch gene: Once again, PCA saves Cubs from certain defeat

Pete Crow-Armstrong homered with two outs in the ninth inning to tie the score, then Michael Busch’s walk-off single gave the Cubs a 3-2 victory over San Francisco on Saturday at Wrigley Field.

 
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Armed man taken into custody, transported for mental health evaluation

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies safely took a 30-year-old man into custody Saturday, following a mental health-related incident that began early in the morning, police sa...

 
Illini’s Bielema favors 24-team playoff for college football

Illini’s Bielema favors 24-team playoff for college football

During a visit to Wrigley Field this week, Illinois coach Bret Bielema said he’s in favor of doubling the number of teams in the College Football Playoff.

 

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