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What you need to know about the iconic Big Boy locomotive’s visit to West Chicago

What you need to know about the iconic Big Boy locomotive’s visit to West Chicago

Thousands of people will descend upon West Chicago on Wednesday, June 3, for the public display of Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world.

 
Six Flags’ anniversary bash marks 50 years of memories and fun

Six Flags’ anniversary bash marks 50 years of memories and fun

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opened for the season April 25 but the date of the park’s debut 50 years ago as Marriott’s Great America was marked Friday with fanfare and special attractions to celebrate the milestone and memories.

 
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Suburban spellers eliminated in early rounds of Scripps National Spelling Bee

Suburban spellers eliminated in early rounds of Scripps National Spelling Bee

Tripping on complicated words such as “orosomucoid,” “lacrimale” and “lecideiform,” suburban spellers Yahya Mohammed, Aditi Mopur and Shruthi Ayyagari were eliminated this week from the Scripps National Spelling Bee being held in Washington, D.C.

 
‘The start of something great’: Mural being planned in downtown Des Plaines

‘The start of something great’: Mural being planned in downtown Des Plaines

A mural soon could adorn the side of a prominent building in downtown Des Plaines.

 
Affordable housing apartment plan near Lake Zurich recommended for approval

Affordable housing apartment plan near Lake Zurich recommended for approval

Rezoning and other approvals to build workforce housing on the site of the former Midlothian Manor near Lake Zurich has been green-lighted by the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals.

 
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In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth. But the unusual design of the $850 million campus _ particularly a 225-foot gray high rise _ has provoked a debate in the city celebrated as the birthplace of the modern skyscraper.

 
Police: Man led police on high-speed chase that reached 108 mph

Police: Man led police on high-speed chase that reached 108 mph

A Villa Park man is facing multiple felony charges after leading police on a high-speed chase early Friday morning that reached speeds of 108 mph.

 
Dansby Swanson’s fix for May slump is to ‘create a better way for me to actually see the ball’

Dansby Swanson’s fix for May slump is to ‘create a better way for me to actually see the ball’

PITTSBURGH — As Dansby Swanson tried to explain what he was working on, he understood it almost sounded ridiculous. After working to lean into his athleticism in the offs...

 
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Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the deal has not been finalized.

 
Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release

Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Friday on Donald Trump's involvement in the release of case files on Jeffrey Epstein as she defended the administration's actions before House lawmakers scrutinizing a process that was delayed and included personal information of potential victims.

 

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