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Unruly crowds cause carnival to shut down in Lake in the Hills
LAKE IN THE HILLS, Ill. (CBS)—A carnival in Lake in the Hills was shut down Saturday night due to unruly crowds.Algonquin police say people were running across the road and from the carnival near Randall and Algonquin.Multiple fights broke out at the carnival, but there were no reports of gunshots or injuries.The Algonquin and Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce says the unexpected surge in attendance, fuelled by the beautiful weather, led to overcrowding, including a large number of unchaperoned teens who came to the carnival and shopping centers in the area. The carnival was scheduled to reopen on Sunday...
Strong to severe thunderstorms expected through early Sunday
Strong to severe thunderstorms were slated to move across northern Illinois through Sunday morning, bringing potential damaging winds and hail in some spots, according to the National Weather Service. In a post on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, the NWS said a line of storms was...
With cancer in remission, Geneva mom looks forward to Mother’s Day
GENEVA – Jenny Caterer of Geneva is looking forward to this year’s Mother’s Day after having survived bone marrow cancer, spinal surgery and two stem cell transplants – right after the birth of her daughter Kylee. Caterer is focused on raising her daughter, and making up...
Minivan crashes into dugout of baseball field at Woodstock park after kids accidentally shift van into drive
WOODSTOCK, Ill. — Three kids were hospitalized on Saturday morning after a minivan crashed into the dugout of a baseball field at a park in Woodstock. According to Woodstock police, it all unfolded just before 9:45 a.m. at the Field of Dreams baseball field in Emricson Park. Officers say they believe four kids were inside […]
Demolition at Spring Hill Mall expected to begin this summer
Demolition at the recently-closed Spring Hall Mall is expected to begin this summer, as village officials said the buildings of the once-bustling suburban shopping center are now "obsolete." The mall shuttered last month, with all stores inside closing alongside the mall besides a Cinemark movie theater and a Kohl's. West...
2 suburban Chicago malls close their doors permanently within weeks of each other
As some malls across suburban Chicago ramp up efforts to attract customers with new stores, outdoor spaces and restaurants, two once-popular suburban Chicago malls have recently closed their doors for good. In February, Spring Hill Mall, in West Dundee announced that it will, with some exceptions, "close its doors permanently"...
Excelleaf: Dekalb Black-Owned Dispensary Promotes Social Equity, Empowerment
Crystal, Maria, Brian and Nakia of Excelleaf (Credit: Excelleaf). In a significant step towards promoting social equity and community well-being, DeKalb welcomes Excelleaf, a groundbreaking cannabis dispensary dedicated to empowering individuals and fostering inclusivity within the cannabis industry. Mission. Excelleaf isn’t just another dispensary; it’s a beacon of hope and...
Elgin man pleads guilty to murdering wife in front of young children
ELGIN, Ill. - A suburban man pleaded guilty to murdering his wife and leaving her body with their two young children in 2021 in Elgin. Victor Ayllon, 38, entered a guilty plea for first-degree murder Thursday in Kane County court. Ayllon allegedly strangled his wife to death on July 12, 2021, at their home in the 300 block of Heine Avenue.
Perspective: If your heart is cold, your vision will be distorted
“I am not an alien.” The young woman spoke calmly. “I am a human being just like you.” She told her story of coming to America as a young girl with her parents who crossed the border “illegally” over two decades ago. She spoke at...
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