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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"...
School nurse in Arlington Heights investigated for potential misuse of students' medications
A nurse at a suburban Arlington Heights elementary school was placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into the potential misuse of students' prescription medications, according to school district officials. The nurse, who works at Westgate Elementary School, was put on leave after concerns were brought to administrators on Monday...
Wheeling crash leaves 1 dead, another injured
WHEELING, Ill. - One person died and another was injured in a crash Wednesday night in suburban Wheeling. The Wheeling Fire Department was called to the intersection of Lake-Cook Road and Northgate Parkway around 11:20 p.m. for a report of a crash, officials said. Two vehicles were found at the...
What's next for Spring Hill Mall? Village release new update on plans
What will happen to Spring Hall Mall now that it has closed? Village officials gave a new update this week on where things stand and what's next for the once-popular suburban shopping center. The mall shuttered last month, with all stores ending operations and leaving only a Cinemark movie theater...
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Suburban teachers call for change amid allegations of toxic work, learning environment
HINSDALE, Ill. - Teachers at two suburban high schools are calling for change, claiming Hinsdale District 86's Board of Education has created and fostered a toxic working and learning environment. During Thursday night's meeting in Darien, the teachers laid out their grievances. The Hinsdale High School Teachers Association claims the...
D209 president says she’s ‘not sure’ how the superintendent search will end
The Proviso High School Township District 209 school board intended to name a new superintendent in late April, but as the expected deadline passed, board President Amanda Grant said she had doubts. She said she is “not sure how this process is going to go” and “not sure how it...
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