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Beloved Elk Grove bakery opens new digs just in time for Paczki Day rush

Beloved Elk Grove bakery opens new digs just in time for Paczki Day rush

Jarosch Bakery experienced high demand at its new location on Paczki Day, with a crowded parking lot and long lines for the pre-Lenten Polish deep-fried and sugar-filled doughnutlike delights, offered in more than 30 varieties.

 
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.

 
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GOP hopefuls in 9th Congressional District differ on immigration policy

GOP hopefuls in 9th Congressional District differ on immigration policy

The Republicans running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat have different ideas for U.S. immigration policy.

 
Burning palms provide students with visual connection to Ash Wednesday, start of Lent

Burning palms provide students with visual connection to Ash Wednesday, start of Lent

Dried palm fronds engulfed by a ball of flames Tuesday provided students a visual connection to the upcoming Lenten season at St. Theresa Catholic School in Palatine.

 
Cary man gets three-year sentence for crash that killed Glenview police officer

Cary man gets three-year sentence for crash that killed Glenview police officer

A 24-year-old Cary man charged in the fatal crash last year that killed decorated Glenview police officer Robert Fryc has been sentenced to three years in prison.

 
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First Lava Island indoor playground/adventure park in Illinois set to open in Kildeer

First Lava Island indoor playground/adventure park in Illinois set to open in Kildeer

The first Lava Island Play Oasis indoor playground/adventure park in Illinois is opening Thursday in the former Best Buy store in Kildeer.

 
Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln

Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln

Illinois citizens and retailers are grappling with the slow disappearance of the penny in the Land of Lincoln. The lack of fixed guidance at the state and federal levels on how to address the scarcity of new pennies has left some businesses at a loss.

 
Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled James Talarico interview over FCC equal time fears

Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled James Talarico interview over FCC equal time fears

Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night’s broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal time to political candidates.

 
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Construction work stopped at data center site in Lisle

Lisle building officials have halted construction at a data center that has been in existence since 2015.

 
Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to bring ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ tour to Chicago April 29

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to bring ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ tour to Chicago April 29

Bruce Springsteen is bringing his pointed political commentary back to American stages. The rock icon and the E Street Band announced Tuesday the launch of their “Land of Hope and Dreams” American tour, which comes to Chicago’s United Center Wednesday, April 29.

 

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