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CBS Chicago

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2 hurt in car crashes in Libertyville on Waukegan Road

Two people were hurt in a five-car chair reaction crash on Waukegan Road in north suburban Libertyville Monday morning, police said.

Libertyville, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Photos show ponies on the loose in northwest suburb before being returned home

Two ponies who were seen around a northwest suburb while they went on an early morning adventure were returned safely to their home hours later, police said. Elgin police first notified the community in a social media post around 5 a.m. on Tuesday that they were looking for two ponies on the loose near Chippewa Drive and Congdon Avenue.

Elgin, IL · 2h

USA TODAY

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Unbeaten Illinois high school football team loses playoff game on inadvertent whistle

An improbable touchdown appeared to keep one of Illinois' top high school program’s postseason hopes alive on Friday night. Then an unusual call changed everything. Trailing by four in the closing seconds of the game on Nov. 6, Antioch's (IL) Chance Verden came up with an improbable reception off of a bobbled catch that appeared to give the Sequoits the win and one of the best plays of the season. However, as Antioch celebrated, the referees gathered and the touchdown was overturned as the refs ruled that there was inadvertent whistle, which blew the play dead before Verden came up with the catch and later found the end zone. Despite pleas from the Sequoits’ side, the referees came to the agreement that the whistle was blown, signaling the play was dead before it actually was. Antioch was given the ball at the spot of the catch instead of the touchdown and one untimed down to convert. That one opportunity did not go the Sequoits’ way. UNREAL: 5A #1 Antioch has a miracle Hail Mary win taken away by an inadvertent whistle. Down 32-28 with only time for one play, Chance Verden catches a live bobble for what everyone believed to

Illinois · 2d

WGN News

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Waukegan man killed in single-car crash early Sunday morning in north suburban Green Oaks, authorities say

A 29-year-old Waukegan man was killed in a single-car crash early Sunday morning in north suburban Green Oaks, according to Lake County authorities.

Waukegan, IL · 2d

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Antioch Hotel Guest, 54, Found Dead in Bathtub; Police Say Foul Play Is Not Suspected

Police say they do not suspect foul play in the death of a 54-year-old woman found in a bathtub at an Antioch hotel late Saturday night. The investigation is ongoing pending autopsy results. Antioch police responded to Antioch Hotel and Suites, at 350 West Highway 173, around 9:45 p.m. Saturday...

Antioch, IL · 2d

Secret Chicago

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Named one of the “best Christmas towns in America”: This Illinois town’s holiday season returns November 20 with a festive kickoff

It goes without saying there is no shortage of holiday events in Chicago , from bars adorned with floor-to-ceiling decorations to lights taking up an entire zoo—we mean there’s even a returning Little Nero’s-themed pizza pop-up inspired by Home Alone . But don’t let Chicago hold you hostage this holiday season; there are so many fun things happening outside the city limits . One of them is in historic downtown Long Grove, named one of the best Christmas towns in America (and only an hour from Chicago, might we add). Every year, the town transforms into something that feels like a Hallmark movie: storefronts are decorated with festive displays, carolers hit the streets, and carriage rides are the main form of transportation. Officially called Vintage Holidays, the annual event returns November 20 through December 24, 2026. Vintage Holidays begins with Light Up Long Grove The season opens Friday, November 20, with Light Up Long Grove from 5–8 p.m. Shops will stay open late, with decorated, tractor-pulled wagon rides, illuminated photo stations, and street activities running from 5–7:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., the village will light its bridge and Christmas tree, followed by a performance from the Fred Astaire Dancers. Consider

Long Grove, IL · 1d

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With Bottomless Coffee And A 1970s Vibe, This Long-Running Illinois Diner Still Serves Country Fried Steak

The staff at this diner might announce your birthday over the loudspeaker and get the whole room singing. A complimentary ice cream with a candle shows up too, which feels like a very good deal. Then there’s the coffee, which keeps flowing as long as you keep sipping. The menu...

Elgin, IL · 1d

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North Chicago Man Freed After Firing 6 Shots at Car Near His Own Child

A 22-year-old North Chicago man accused of firing at least six shots at a fleeing car outside a Citgo gas station — with his young child and other customers nearby — has pleaded not guilty and was ordered released while he awaits trial. Michael C. Wallace Jr. faces a three-count indictment stemming from the April 11 incident, along with a separate cannabis possession charge.

North Chicago, IL · 2d

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“Forever Home” | Anderson Humane’s Fur Babies Of The Week

Note: This is the latest in a weekly series from Anderson Humane spotlighting wonderful animals currently looking for a “forever home.” We encourage you to support Anderson Humane and it’s tireless efforts to care for our animal friends and place them in loving homes. For more information please visit https://ahconnects.org/.

Elgin, IL · 15h

ABC 7 Chicago

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Waukegan's Vista Medical Center placed on EMS bypass after owner fails to make payroll

Ambulance trips from Waukegan could take four to five times longer after the state placed Vista Medical Center East on full EMS bypass following another failure by its owner to make payroll.

Waukegan, IL · 1d

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This No-Frills Illinois Restaurant Serves Made-From-Scratch Comfort Food That Would Make Grandma Jealous

Somewhere in Arlington Heights, Illinois, a little restaurant called Scratchboard Kitchen is quietly making food so good it feels almost unfair to the rest of the suburbs. If you’ve ever bitten into something and immediately thought, “Wait, who made this and why aren’t they famous yet?”, then you already understand exactly what this place is about.

Arlington Heights, IL · 1d

WGN News

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Huntley police say 2022 tip about bus driver arrested and charged last month with possession of CSAM went unheeded

A tip sent to police four years ago about a bus driver who was arrested and charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials just last month apparently went unheeded for several years, Huntley police said in an update.

Huntley, IL · 12h

Main Street Dollars

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October layoff notices show Medline cutting 304 jobs in Illinois from Nov. 17 and 3M ending work at a Minnesota plant by Dec. 31, among 6,000-plus manufacturing layoffs

Medline Industries is cutting 304 workers in Northfield, Illinois, starting Nov. 17, and 3M is closing its plant in Fairmont, Minnesota, by Dec. 31. Both were among the layoff notices filed in October, which Manufacturing Dive counted at more than 6,000 manufacturing layoffs for the month. The notices give workers a date to plan around, […]

Fairmont, MN · 2d

High School On SI

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Antioch Coach Brian Glashagel Addresses Controversial Ending to Sycamore Playoff Loss

Two days after Antioch's season ended with a controversial finish against Sycamore, head coach Brian Glashagel released a statement addressing the officiating d

Antioch, IL · 1d

Forest Park Review

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Man watches, harasses women leaving St. Bernardine

The morning of Nov. 2, police were dispatched to St. Bernardine Church for a man who was checking cars in the area and watching women leave mass, an ongoing issue, according to the police report. Police located a man that matched the suspect’s description in the 800 block of Harlem. According to police, the man repeatedly refused to give his name and birthdate. Police placed him in custody for obstructing identification and found mail in his backpack confirming his identity. The complainant positively identified the man as the suspect harassing women after church, and he was charged with obstructing identification.

Des Plaines, IL · 13h

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Military-Style Rocket Replica Found in Tree West of Woodstock

Model Rocket Recovered from Tree in Unincorporated Woodstock. On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 15300 block of Kishwaukee Valley Road in unincorporated Woodstock to assist McHenry County Sheriff’s Office deputies with an investigation involving a suspected military-style rocket in a tree. McHenry County...

Woodstock, IL · 5h

capitolcitynow.com

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Home care industry lauds new law

(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – In 2027 the youngest baby boomers turn 63, and the oldest turn 81. And demand for care services is through the roof. Steiner, owner of the Right at Home franchise in Grayslake, has a vested interest in a new law requiring assisted-living facilities to refer people to licensed home care companies such as his, as opposed to unlicensed, or “grey market” providers.

Grayslake, IL · 1d

USA TODAY

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Investigation finds evidence of racist, homophobic slurs at Illinois rivalry football game

The allegations of homophobic and racial slurs during a rivalry football game between New Trier (Winnetka, IL) and Evanston Township (IL) on Oct. 16 at Northwestern's brand-new $862 million stadium have been supported by evidence. New Trier Superintendent Dr. Peter W. Tragos said in a statement on Monday, Nov. 9 , that a joint investigation between the two schools found evidence supporting the alleged hateful slurs New Trier students directed at Evanston band members. "Since the game, we have conducted more than 40 interviews with students and staff," Tragos said in the statement. "We have also followed up on reports submitted through TrevTips and email, reviewed available videos, photographs, and social media material, and conducted additional interviews as new information emerged. This work has continued in collaboration with Evanston Township High School. "I want to make clear that the investigation supports accounts of hateful language and actions directed toward the Evanston marching band from individuals in the New Trier student section. We take these accounts seriously and recognize the hurt this incident has caused." Evanston Director of Communications Reine Hanna confirmed to USA TODAY Sports that Evanston worked with New Trier to investigate the claims. "We have been working closely

Evanston, IL · 8h

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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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Shoreline Reflections Opens a Lake Michigan Home to Water and Light

Builder:Jacob Goldberg, Goldberg General Contracting, Inc. Robbins Architecture designed Shoreline Reflections for a site with nearly 400 feet of frontage on Lake Michigan in Highland Park, Illinois, taking water, light, and the horizon as the main references for the house. Architect Celeste Robbins led the design, with interiors by Andrea Goldman Design and landscape architecture by Mariani Landscape.

Highland Park, IL · 1d