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‘Heartbreaking and entirely preventable’: Chicago-area man died after deportation, family attorney says

A Chicago area-man who had no criminal record and suffered from multiple chronic health conditions died shortly after a deportation flight to Pakistan, his lawyer said Tuesday. Sixty-one-year-old Ayaz Ahmed of Morton Grove was arrested in June by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and faced deportation for having an expired visa,...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Hersey wins the IHSA 3A girls state cross country title

The IHSA 3A state girls cross-country meet has arrived downstate in Peoria on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Two Naperville Central runners, Maddie Calvey and Kaitlin Orf, are here to compete along with the Huskies of Naperville North. It’s the final cross-country meet for North head coach Dan Iverson as he will be retiring at the end of the school year after qualifying his team for state in 34 consecutive seasons, and the rest of the Huskies are here to support their legendary coach. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.

Naperville, IL · 2d
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WBEZ

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Your car’s lost its pep? Pop open the hood, maybe a rat’s to blame.

A rat scampers across a grassy patch next to a paved lot at a shopping center in Niles, picks up a crab apple and carries the bitter little fruit under a parked car and upward — into the engine compartment. Soon, the rodent emerges empty-handed and repeats the drill...

Chicago, IL · 1d
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A new day in Oak Park and the country

Across the country — and in Oak Park — the people have spoken. Tuesday, Nov. 3 was an astonishing night across the country — and in our Oak Park community. Voters stood up for the values and issues that matter. We sent a clear message to the political forces that would repress our rights and to those who have refused to challenge them: This is a new day.

Oak Park, IL · 2d

FOX Sports

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DePaul visits Northwestern following West's 21-point game

DePaul Blue Demons (3-0) at Northwestern Wildcats (3-0) BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern hosts DePaul after Jake West scored 21 points in Northwestern's 72-55 victory over the Boston University Terriers. Northwestern finished 15-19 overall a season ago while going 9-7 at home. The Wildcats averaged 73.1 points per game while allowing opponents...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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One More Race to Indianapolis

With the announcements of the College Football Playoff expansion and next month marking the final Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game, Indianapolis will be home to the title game one last time. The two participants are yet to be determined, and with only a few weeks remaining, everything is to play for.

Rosemont, IL · 16h

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Cougars Snatch Victory in Highest Scoring Game in Program History

GREENVILLE, Ill. – In one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the season, the Concordia University Chicago (CUC) men's basketball team took a road trip to face the Greenville University Panthers. It proved to be a game for the ages, marking the highest scoring game in program history, as the Cougars claimed victory in impressive fashion, 136-133. This is also the first time the Cougars have defeated the Panthers since 2023.

River Forest, IL · 1d

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Golf teams ‘stay the course’

The ball was going everywhere that senior Peyton Camardella didn’t want it to go. Between hitting the ball just short of the green or straight into the water, Camardella was having a very out-of-character match for her first nine holes of the girls’ golf sectional on Monday, Sept. 5. That was until she looked at the little number 19 written on her ball, her boyfriend’s jersey number, and was reminded that no matter what, it will be OK .

Mt Prospect, IL · 19h

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Winter Celebration & Winter Market Return Dec. 11-12

Winter Celebration: Friday, December 11, 5 - 8 p.m. The Winter Celebration kicks off the festivities on Friday, December 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Village Hall. The event will feature live ice sculpting, tractor rides and performances by the Deerfield High School Choraliers and Frozen Robins. Enjoy roasted chestnuts and complimentary treats at Village Hall. A special thanks to Patty Turner Center, Italian Kitchen, Deerfield Auto & Tire and Deerfield BP for sponsoring the event.

Deerfield, IL · 2d

newtriernews.org

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Yay or Nay: The AP policy at New Trier

New Trier High School offers 30 Advanced Placement (AP) classes that are unavailable for freshmen and sophomore enrollment because they replicate a college curriculum that’s too advanced for them; instead, New Trier offers a variety of class levels that underclassmen can enroll in before AP classes become available their junior and senior year.

Northfield, IL · 2d

evanstonroundtable.com

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Ryan Field panel reports progress but no resolution on noise, other issues

With four football games under their belts and only one left this year, city and Northwestern University officials reported making progress on noise and other operational issues at the new Ryan Field, though members of the town-gown Community Advisory Council still had problems to work through Wednesday in their last meeting of the year.

Evanston, IL · 1d

mchenrycountyblog.com

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Skokie Legislator Leads Fight for Outside Oversight of Illinois Department of Corrections

If there were ever a Department that needed oversight, it is the Illlihois Department of Correction. I have written about the current lack of effective oversight, plus past efforts, here:. Now comes Skokie State Rep. Kevin Olickal with legislation to created a departmental ombudsman. Here is a summary of his...

Skokie, IL · 1d

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Evanston Public Library to host author event on Nov. 14 with Jill Vanneman, daughter of former mayor

The Evanston Public Library is hosting an author event with Jill Vanneman to talk about her new book, The Perfection Campaign: A Daughter’s Search for Acceptance. It will take place from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Community Meeting Room (107) at the Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.

Evanston, IL · 17h

Forest Park Review

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Forest Park resident completes internship for NASCAR simulation racing

Forest Park resident Adam Garza, a student at Triton College in River Grove, turned his passion for motorsport racing simulation into a recent internship representing esports and eNASCAR across the country. A lifelong NASCAR fan, Garza hopes to someday take his online racing to actual racetracks. Garza is a 21-year-old...

Forest Park, IL · 16h

Sports Illustrated

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Tony Petitti Is Quietly Becoming College Sports’ Most Powerful Figure

The Big Ten commissioner rarely courts public attention, but his behind-the-scenes influence has never been greater. The expanded 24-team College Football Playoff is his latest—and perhaps biggest—victory.

Rosemont, IL · 1d

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Caputo rolling out burrata in smaller format

MELROSE PARK, ILL. — Caputo Cheese introduced a 2 oz burrata format for retail and foodservice customers, expanding its fresh mozzarella portfolio with a smaller, individual portion. The new product features a fresh mozzarella exterior filled with stracciatella, a mixture of shredded mozzarella and cream. Its smaller size offers...

Melrose Park, IL · 1d

oakpark.com

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Oak Park resident shares use of AI in her journey as a caregiver

Anita Charlot answered a phone call from her mother during a snowstorm in 2020. Her mom was in a car, and she did not know how to get home. Charlot’s mother was later diagnosed with dementia, and she became her caregiver. The woman she described as fiercely independent, who always took care of her own business, was no longer in a position to do so and did not completely understand why.

Oak Park, IL · 17h

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Commission endorses Elks Park urban farm, data center moratorium

The city’s Land Use Commission on Wednesday night recommended two proposals for City Council approval, one for the creation of an urban farm at Elks Park in south Evanston, and another for a one-year moratorium on data centers. In 2023, local nonprofit Evanston Grows won $350,000 in participatory budgeting...

Evanston, IL · 1d

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Endeavor nurses to hold union votes in December, with two unions on the ballot

Registered nurses at four suburban hospitals run by Endeavor Health, including Evanston Hospital at 2650 Ridge Ave., are tentatively scheduled to vote on unionizing in mid-December, with conflict building between two competing unions over who could represent more than 2,400 employees across the facilities. According to a video posted Tuesday...

Evanston, IL · 1d

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The Missner Group Begins Renovation of Northbrook Mercedes-Benz Dealership

The Missner Group has started construction on the interior renovation of Autohaus Automotive, Inc., a Mercedes-Benz dealership located in Northbrook, Illinois. The 19,550-square-foot renovation will modernize the dealership’s first-floor customer and employee spaces, including the showroom, customer lounge, vehicle delivery area, sales offices, service offices, and circulation corridors. Additional improvements include upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as the installation of new customer EV charging capabilities.

Northbrook, IL · 19h