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A Salute to Our Veterans: Elgin Area Veterans Day Ceremonies and Events

Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11th each year, is a time to honor and thank those who have served our country. The Elgin area offers a variety of events and ceremonies to commemorate this important day. Here’s a look at some of the highlights:. Ceremonies. Dundee Township Park District’s...

Elgin, IL · 1d
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I-88 lanes shut down in western suburbs due to crash; traffic and heavy backups expected

Traffic and backups were expected Monday morning on the Reagan Memorial Tollway in the westerns suburbs due to multi-vehicle crash. According to the Illinois State Police, the four-vehicle crash occurred about 6:44 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-88 at milepost 130 in DuPage County. Two people were transported to nearby hospitals with injuries.

Dupage County, IL · 1d
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Football Falls to No. 1 Wheaton

WHEATON, Ill. – The Elmhurst University football team fell to Wheaton College, 52-0, on Saturday afternoon at McCully Stadium. The Thunder jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, before adding 11 points in the second frame to take a 25-0 advantage into halftime. Wheaton (9-0, 7-0 CCIW) extended its lead with 20 points in the third quarter and added a final touchdown in the fourth to remain unbeaten on the year.

Wheaton, IL · 2d
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Four Bluejays Place at the Pointer Open

STEVENS POINT, Wis. - The Elmhurst University men's wrestling team earned four podium finishes across the Gold and Silver divisions at the Pointer Open on Saturday, Nov. 7. Nolan Vogel led the Bluejays with a title at 165 pounds in the Silver Division. Vogel went 5-0 with three pins. He...

Elmhurst, IL · 1d
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Fall Out Boy announce Soldier Field show on new ‘Twilight of the Punks' tour

After several days of cryptic teases, Fall Out Boy has officially announced their next world tour will make a stop at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The “Twilight of the Punks” tour will feature the iconic band alongside The Offspring, Good Charlotte and The Story So Far, and it will span the world next year, according to a press release.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Chicago-area father dies shortly after ICE's deportation process to Pakistan

Ayaz Ahmed, 61, had no criminal record and had several diagnosed chronic health conditions when his children say he was detained, deported, and died mysteriously over the summer.

Chicago, IL · 17h

ABC 7 Chicago

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Round Lake mother, longtime green card holder, released on bond after 15 months in ICE custody

A longtime green card holder from Poland detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents over a year ago was released on bond Tuesday.

Des Plaines, IL · 2h

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Worth Park District commissioner honored for 10 years of service

Worth Park District Commissioner Melissa Nagel was recently recognized for 10 years of service during the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ annual Best of the Best Gala in Wheeling. Appointed to the board in 2016, Nagel has played an important role in the growth and development of the Worth...

Worth, IL · 1d

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Flu shots to children under anesthesia raises questions about parental consent

(The Center Square) – A Chicago children's hospital is offering flu vaccines to children while they are under anesthesia for surgery or other scheduled procedures, a practice a state lawmaker and pediatric anesthesiologist says can be appropriate when parents provide informed consent. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago announced last month that eligible patients ages 6 months and older can receive the annual flu shot while undergoing a scheduled procedure at its downtown Chicago hospital or ambulatory surgery centers in Westchester and Northbrook. According to the hospital, nurses ask parents or caregivers on the day of the procedure whether they want their child vaccinated. The hospital says the vaccine is administered only after a parent or legal guardian provides explicit consent. The announcement comes amid social media criticism of hospitals offering vaccinations to children while they are sedated or unconscious, with some questioning whether parents fully understand what they are authorizing. Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, R-Morton, a practicing pediatric anesthesiologist at a Central Illinois children's hospital, defended the practice, saying it can help children with autism, disabilities or severe anxiety around needles receive vaccinations without the distress of a separate appointment. "We do this and we

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Rosemont's Chicago Toy & Game Fair Wraps Sunday With Holiday Gift Picks Galore

Parents scrambling for holiday gift ideas had one more shot this weekend in Rosemont, where the Chicago Toy & Game Fair ran through 5 p.m. Sunday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The fair gave families a chance to test out toys and games in person before committing to a holiday list.

Rosemont, IL · 2d

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Illinois Holocaust Museum set to reopen this week after renovations

After closing for more than a year to remodel, the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center will reopen its Skokie location Wednesday with new exhibits and improved visitor experiences. “When the world feels in crisis, people look to history for lessons on resilience, on survival, on how to navigate tough...

Skokie, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Family seeks to provide books to children's hospital

A family seeks to provide books to a local children's hospital.

Glen Ellyn, IL · 1d

WGN News

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Kings Presents: Naughty List Lounge

This holiday season skip the ordinary happy hour and plan a festive night out. The Naughty List Lounge offers one-of-a-kind seasonal cocktails in a perfectly jolly atmosphere. Jason and Kayla join us with more. Rosemont & Lincoln Park playatkings.com

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Jayce Prohaska, Mother McAuley rally to win supersectional, advance to state

With a berth in the state semifinals at stake, Mother McAuley senior outside hitter Jayce Prohaska left no doubt. Swinging away from the back row, she’d seen Downers Grove North make some impressive digs on her two previous hits. Game on the line, though, she wanted it. She was...

Chicago, IL · 18h

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By a 3-2 Vote Backyard Honey Bee Hives Will Be Alowed in Lake in the Hills without Licensing

From the minutes of the last Lake in the Hills Village Board meeting:. Request to Approve Ordinances Amending the Zoning and Municipal Codes to Allow for Residential/Hobby Beekeeping. Summarized by Director of Community Development John Svalenka. On July 21, 2026, the Village received an anonymous complaint reporting that the resident...

Lake In The Hills, IL · 1d

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Analysis and viewpoint: Closing more schools will accelerate District 65’s enrollment decline

Last week, the Illinois State Board of Education posted student enrollment data for all of the school districts in the state. The RoundTable previously published data comparing Evanston/Skokie District 65’s decline in enrollment with enrollment trends in 20 other nearby school districts for 2018 through 2024. The data recently posted by ISBE allows a comparison through 2026.

Evanston, IL · 1d

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Building Your Manufacturing Workforce Through Apprenticeships

Manufacturers continue to face challenges finding and retaining skilled workers. Learn how registered apprenticeships can help build a stronger talent pipeline while developing the skills employers need. This webinar explores:. Common workforce challenges facing manufacturers. What a registered apprenticeship is and how it works. The benefits of apprenticeships for employers.

Dupage County, IL · 1d

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Lurie Children’s Receives State Approval for Proposed Downers Grove Hospital, Outpatient Center

Officials from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Illinois announced its Certificate of Need application for a proposed pediatric hospital and outpatient center in Downers Grove has been approved by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board. The proposed hospital will be Lurie Children’s first...

Downers Grove, IL · 1d

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Lake in the Hills Police Pension Funded at Over 93% versus About 50% for State Government;s

From the minutes of the last Lake in the Hills meetng:. Total net position of the fund increased by $8,602,867 or 16.2% from the prior year. The recommended Village contribution increased by $79,856 from the prior year to $1,357,295. The actual investment return for the fund was 16.3% for the...

Lake In The Hills, IL · 2d

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How This Cozy Breakfast Spot Won Hearts With Its UNEXPECTED French Toast and Hearty Skillets in Wheeling, IL

Breakfast gets a little more interesting at Rise n Dine in Wheeling, where cinnamon rolls become French toast and a skillet can arrive loaded with skirt steak. This Milwaukee Avenue restaurant gives morning appetites plenty to discuss, from pancakes dressed for dessert to savory plates built around eggs, potatoes, and sausage gravy.

Wheeling, IL · 2d