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Driver crashes into 3 homes in Pingree Grove, leading to gas leak inspection, officials say

Police said a driver hit two houses before coming to rest inside of a third Friday night in the west suburbs.

Pingree Grove, IL · 14h

Country Herald

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DuPage County, IL Murder Case: Man Gets Life Again After 31 Years

Joseph Arrieta, convicted of killing two men in 1995, receives another natural life sentence.

Dupage County, IL · 1d

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Illinois man gets four years in prison for defrauding Sons of the American Legion

An Illinois man named Alan Hanke was sentenced to four years in prison for stealing over $10,000 from the Sons of the American Legion.

Mchenry, IL · 1d

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Skip The Fancy Decor And Head Straight To This Illinois Seafood Restaurant That’s Worth Every Mile

Most great meals don’t announce themselves with chandeliers and a sommelier, and Don’s Dock Seafood in Des Plaines, Illinois is living proof of that fact. This is the kind of place that makes you realize you’ve been spending too much money on atmosphere and not nearly enough on actual food.

Des Plaines, IL · 8h

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ICE arrests man convicted in fatal DUI that killed Marine veteran after Illinois prison release

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials arrested Vicente Torres-Vasquez, a Mexican national convicted of a fatal 2011 DUI, after he was released on parole in Illinois despite multiple federal immigration detainers.

Wauconda, IL · 1d

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Fabio Viviani and Chef Gianni Gallucci to Open Italian Marketplace and Deli in South Barrington

Restaurateur Fabio Viviani is expanding his presence in the Barrington area through a new partnership with Chef Gianni Gallucci and the announcement of Primmamore Mercato, an Italian marketplace and deli expected to open in 2027. Located in the Arboretum of South Barrington, next door to the existing Giostra restaurant, Primmamore...

South Barrington, IL · 1d

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Metro-east crime and safety news: Here's recap of the last week

Prosecutors detailed new allegations in the deadly Nov. 1 shooting at a youth football game in Madison, while a separate fatal shooting in Cahokia Heights left a toddler injured. A new national ranking also looked at how metro-east suburbs stack up for safety. Here are key takeaways:. A Madison County...

Florissant, MO · 23h

NBC Chicago

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Video captures moment Aurora building collapsed, sending piles of debris into street

Surveillance video captured the moment an Aurora building partially collapsed, sending a wall of debris tumbling into traffic as people ran for cover through clouds of dust. The shocking moment all caught on camera shows scaffolding and part of a building's brick exterior suddenly falling to the ground, with the rubble covering parked vehicles as some swerve to avoid the debris and people standing on a nearby corner nearly race into traffic at a busy intersection.

Aurora, IL · 2d

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Des Plaines Woman Accused of Hitting Man With Wood in Domestic Incident

A Des Plaines woman is facing a domestic battery charge after police say a man told officers she struck him with a piece of wood during an incident at his home last Thursday night. Nicole C. Klaisner was taken into custody and later brought before a Cook County courthouse for a detention hearing.

Des Plaines, IL · 14h

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Kane County Landmarks 1840s Welsh Settlement House in Big Rock Township

A weathered farmhouse on Jericho Road in Big Rock Township has officially earned a spot on Kane County's list of protected historic sites. The Kane County Board approved landmark status for the Welsh Settlement House at 46W756 Jericho Road, adding the property to the Kane County Register of Historic Places, according to the Aurora Beacon-News.

Kane County, IL · 16h

WBBM News Radio

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Crystal Lake rallies behind family

Father is the suburb's Forrest Gump

Crystal Lake, IL · 2d

WGN News

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Former Bloomingdale officer faces felony charges for Flock system misuse

Authorities provided no booking photo of the suspect.

Bloomingdale, IL · 1d

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McHenry American Legion Commander Quite Unhappy at Lack of Restitution from Predecessor Thief

From Chad B. Miller, Commander, Post 491 McHenry & SAL 2nd Division Jr. Vice Commander. American Legion, Department of Illinois:. Convicted of Stealing From Veterans — No Restitution, Concurrent Sentence, and Unresolved Financial Allegations. I am reaching out personally because I believe there is a story here that deserves...

Mchenry County, IL · 1d

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This Illinois All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant Has A Conveyor Belt And Unlimited Rolls

Real truffle on all-you-can-eat sushi sounds like a menu typo. At one new spot in Illinois, it’s the whole point. Plates glide past your table on a moving belt. Special orders zip over on a tiny bullet train, and robot servers roll in to help. I like how this...

Lombard, IL · 2d

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'Very Sassy' Bobcat Recovers at Illinois' DuPage Wildlife Center

Among the nearly 200 species cared for at a wildlife hospital in Glen Ellyn, a bobcat is an unusual patient. The DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center took in the injured animal this month after a likely collision with a vehicle near downstate Oregon, Illinois ([1]). The cat’s arrival marks a notable moment for a center that

Glen Ellyn, IL · 22h

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St. Charles Lawsuits Allege Salvation Army Kept Warned Youth Pastor

Two women have filed separate Cook County lawsuits accusing The Salvation Army and affiliated organizations of leaving Brian Davis in ministry after repeated warnings about his conduct with girls. Davis was a youth pastor at the organization’s Tri City Corps in St. Charles. The suits allege he groomed and sexually abused girls in church youth programs in the late 1990s.

Cook County, IL · 2d

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This Illinois Christmas Market Feels Like A European Holiday Village Without Leaving The State

A glass pickle ornament, shaped by your own hands over a benchtop torch, could hang on your tree this year. That is a real workshop option at one Illinois holiday market, and kids as young as 10 can join in. The market is modeled after a 16th-century Christmas market in...

Illinois · 2d

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Lakewood 18-Year Old Crashes Car on Swanson Road

On Friday, November 13, 2026, at approximately 3:22 p.m., the Crystal Lake Police Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash with injuries on Swanson Road, between Alexandra Boulevard and Ackman Road. The preliminary investigation indicates that a Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on Swanson Road from Miller Road...

Crystal Lake, IL · 1d

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This 1920s Illinois Movie Palace In Aurora Hides A Glittering Ceiling You Have To See In Person

Some of the best surprises in Illinois are tucked behind ordinary downtown storefronts and busy streets. You walk in expecting a regular night out, and suddenly you are staring up at gold details, ornate walls, and a ceiling that makes you forget your phone exists. This historic theater feels like...

Aurora, IL · 2d

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