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Pleasantdale Elementary community grieves two students killed in crash involving SUV and Amtrak train

WESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. (WGN) – Mourners in Western Springs lay flowers and light candles feet from the train tracks where a crash claimed two young lives. Wednesday, just after 8 a.m., at the Wolf Road crossing, an Amtrak train slammed into this SUV, killing the girls and seriously injuring the woman driving. The village says […]

Western Springs, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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‘Avoid the area': Police investigation near suburban nature preserve shuts down road

People were urged to avoid part of a southwest suburb amid a police investigation near a nature preserve that prompted a road to be shut down on Saturday afternoon, authorities said. Around 3:20 p.m., Orland Park police said their officers were assisting Cook County Forest Preserve Police with an investigation...

Orland Park, IL · 1d
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NBC Chicago

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Village expresses gratitude to first responders, good Samaritans after deadly crash

The village of Western Springs commended first responders and good Samaritans who acted swiftly in the aftermath of a fiery crash between a train and a car that claimed the lives of two young children. An Amtrak train traveling from Chicago to Quincy struck the vehicle at Wolf Road around...

Western Springs, IL · 1d
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Lockport Man Held at Will County Adult Detention Facility After Woman Barricaded, Beaten in Motel Room

Wilmington police forced their way into a motel room on Bridge Street Thursday night after a co-worker's tip led them to a woman who had allegedly been held captive and beaten for hours. Officers say they found a man and woman together in a bed inside the room, with the woman visibly injured and in need of immediate medical attention.

Will County, IL · 21h
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NBC Chicago

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First cold-related death of the season in Cook County reported in south suburb

A 58-year-old man died Friday in Evergreen Park from exposure to the cold as temperatures dropped overnight, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. Paul Valkenburg was found in the 9800 block of South Albany Avenue and pronounced dead at 6:20 a.m. from “environmental cold exposure,” according to the medical examiner.

Cook County, IL · 3h

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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 · 15h

The Telegraph

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Saturday's State Quarterfinal Football Scores

Saturday's state quarterfinal high school football scores, including Calhoun's 38-16 victory over Arthur

Chicago, IL · 20h

takingthekids.com

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We Ranked The 12 Best Pizza Places In Illinois And These Are The Ones That Made The Cut

One Illinois pizzeria on this list traces its story to 1921. That’s seven years before sliced bread showed up in stores. Another one has been serving thin, crispy pies since 1926. A third bakes its pizzas in ovens that have been seasoned since the 1930s. I love that kind of staying power.

Illinois · 13h

aroundthetownchicago.com

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A Hidden Gem “Supper Club” in Schiller Park

****When one thinks “Supper Club”, one automatically thinks Wisconsin. Yes, they are known for these friendly, entertaining spots in the woods or near the water, and they always serve cheese curds as well as great “Old Fashioneds”, but guess what? Illinois has some of these dining spots as well. In fact, there is one just a few miles from O’Hare with a name that will make sense once you hear it. It is the ” Great Escape Restaurant”, located at 9540 West Irving Park Rd. ( this is not to be confused with the retail stores called The Great Escape, where they sell pools and spas).

Schiller Park, IL · 1d

takingthekids.com

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We Ranked The Best Breakfast Spots In Illinois And These 7 Made The Cut

One Chicago diner has been flipping breakfast since 1923, and it still hands out little free treats like doughnut holes. That alone made me want to map out the best morning meals across Illinois. The deeper I looked, the stranger and better it got. One diner sits inside a barn...

Illinois · 12h

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Chicago-area man dies paragliding in southwest suburbs, coroner says

PLAINFIELD, Ill. - A 21-year-old suburban man was killed while paragliding on Saturday in southwest suburban Plainfield, according to local officials. The Kendall County Coroner’s Office said it responded to a possible death related to a paragliding incident around 3:40 p.m. near Ridge Road and 127th Street in Plainfield.

Plainfield, IL · 9h

WGN News

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Man killed in early-morning shooting outside South Side gas station

CHICAGO — A homicide investigation is underway on Saturday morning after a man was killed in a shooting outside a South Side gas station. According to Chicago police, the deadly shooting occurred just before 5 a.m. in the 7100 block of South Vincennes Avenue in Greater Grand Crossing. Officers said the victim, a 40-year-old man, […]

Chicago, IL · 1d

We Are Rockford

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Five Cook County Highway Stretches Make National Top 100 For Fatal Crashes

Five Illinois highway stretches made the national Top 100 for fatal crashes, every one of them in Cook County. I94 sits highest at number four.

Cook County, IL · 1d

USA TODAY

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Illinois high school football powerhouse proves doubters wrong in upset win

FRANKFORT, IL. − Mount Carmel football (Chicago, IL) has heard the doubts all season. The Caravan entered the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) postseason as the No. 8 seed in the 8A playoffs, despite being the four-time defending state champions and underdogs in a rare occurrence. That meant Mount Carmel had to go on the road against No. 1 Lincoln-Way East in the quarterfinals on Saturday, Nov. 14 — its biggest test to continue the quest for a fifth straight state title. In the first half, the Caravan did themselves no favors, as the team trailed 10-7 at halftime due to penalties and self-inflicted wounds. However, Mount Carmel was able to overcome trailing the majority of the game for a 21-16 "upset" win over the Griffins to advance to the semifinals. "It's super big," Mount Carmel senior middle linebacker and Notre Dame commit Roman Igwebuike said of the victory. "We beat them last year, but we still had a chip on our shoulder. I feel like we've been doubted too much this year and I feel like everybody knows what we're capable of. They just keep doubting our program." Fast start, slow middle, big finish While the Caravan struck first

Illinois · 20h

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Summit’s Maple & Mozza pairs scratch-made brunch with Italian dinners

A new restaurant on Archer Road in Summit is serving the kind of food its owner says people would otherwise go to downtown La Grange to get. Maple & Mozza opened in October at 6151 S. Archer Road. It serves breakfast and brunch from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 3 to 10 p.m., with a happy hour and wine specials from 4 to 6 p.m.

Summit, IL · 2d

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Brookfield’s village manager announces his retirement

Tim Wiberg, Brookfield’s village manager, announced his retirement from his role on Friday, Nov. 13. Wiberg’s last day as village manager will be Jan. 31, 2027. Assistant Village Manager Stevie Ferrari will serve as interim village manager beginning Feb. 1, 2027, until a permanent replacement has been hired following a nationwide search by the village board, according to a village press release.

Brookfield, IL · 1d

Chowhound

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Ketchup On Hot Dogs Is Basically Banned In Chicago - But Why?

The iconic Chicago dog is full of flavorful toppings, but there is one topping that Chicagoans simply don't tolerate on their hot dogs: ketchup.

Chicago, IL · 10h

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Hotel valet murdered ‘harmless’ non-verbal panhandler in Humboldt Park, prosecutors say

A 31-year-old man who worked as a valet at a high-end hotel near Millennium Park is charged with first-degree murder for the cold-blooded killing of a non-verbal homeless panhandler in Humboldt Park, prosecutors said. Investigators found no evidence of any prior relationship between the shooter and his victim. Raymond Hammitte,...

Chicago, IL · 5h

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Man Found Dead on Heart of Chicago Street Before Dawn, Police Say

A man of unknown age was found dead outside in the 1600 block of South Wood Street in Chicago's Heart of Chicago neighborhood just before 4 a.m. Saturday, according to police and ABC7 Chicago. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and officials have not said how he died or who he was.

Chicago, IL · 20h

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Chicago woman collected dead mother’s teacher pension for 29 years, prosecutors say

Two women face felony charges in unrelated fraud cases announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul — one accused of cashing her dead mother’s pension checks for 29 years, the other of submitting fraudulent applications that resulted in more than $500,000 in pandemic relief loans. Lynn Stevenson,...

Chicago, IL · 1d