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ABC 7 Chicago

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Human remains found in garbage can in Chicago Heights, police say

Human remains were found in a garbage can in the south suburbs on Sunday morning, police said.

Chicago Heights, IL · 16h

The Independent

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Popular Chicago chain known for its hot dogs set to close locations

The Chicago-based fast-casual chain, known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, has 109 locations nationwide Getty/iStock To be frank, fans of a popular Chicago -style hot dog chain may not relish this news. Portillo’s plans to close a “mid-to-high single-digit number” of underperforming restaurants outside the Chicago area, mostly by the end of the year, CEO Brett Patterson announced Thursday. The Chicago-based fast-casual chain, known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, has 109 locations nationwide. It said it looked at each restaurant’s sales, operating costs and expected future performance before deciding which ones to close. The company has not yet announced the affected locations. “This will improve portfolio quality, strengthen returns on invested capital and reflect our commitment to disciplined growth,” Patterson said. The move comes as Portillo’s looks to get back on track after struggling to find the same success in markets outside Chicago. The move comes as Portillo’s looks to get back on track after struggling to find the same success in markets outside Chicago (Getty/iStock) Portillo’s plans to put more focus on its existing restaurants and take a more careful approach to opening new locations, particularly in unfamiliar markets. Patterson said the chain

Chicago, IL · 2d

Total Pro Sports

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High School Football Team Attempts 104-Yard Field Goal During Playoff Game [VIDEO]

What on Earth were they thinking? The post High School Football Team Attempts 104-Yard Field Goal During Playoff Game [VIDEO] originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Lyons, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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New kind of DMV opens in south suburbs, and it's different than typical facilities

A new, permanent DMV is now open in the south suburbs, and this facility is a little different from others. The 8,700-square-foot facility in Orland Hills, dubbed a DMV+, is a "one-stop destination" for driver and vehicle services, along with a number of other offerings that would otherwise require a trip to Secretary of State facilities in Springfield or Chicago.

Orland Hills, IL · 2h
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Lowell Man Accused of Holding Gun to Girlfriend's Head, Threatening to Kill Her

Lowell Police Department — Department Responding to Disturbance. Court records identify the Lowell man as Deboer. According to The Times’ account of Lake Criminal Court records, he was arrested after a woman said he accused her of cheating and threatened to shoot her. Deboer told officers the woman...

Lowell, IN · 2d

WGN News

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Man faces kidnapping charges after alleged assault and police chase

A man has been charged with kidnapping and battery after he reportedly assaulted a woman and crashed his car with her inside.

Palatine, IL · 1d

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New Lenox Hit-And-Run Leaves I-80 Passenger Critically Hurt, Driver Still Missing

A routine stop to check for fender-bender damage on eastbound I-80 in New Lenox turned into a nightmare before dawn on Nov. 1, when a passing sedan struck a passenger standing on the shoulder and sped away, leaving the victim with serious, life-threatening injuries. Illinois State Police are now asking the public for help tracking down the driver who fled.

New Lenox, IL · 1d

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These 8 Illinois Restaurants Belong On Your Bucket List Faster Than You Can Say Delicious

Want to find the most delicious restaurants in Illinois for your bucket list?. These 8 restaurants serve up bold flavors and truly memorable meals!. 1. Alongi’s Italian Restaurant (Du Quoin) There are restaurants you visit once and forget, and then there are restaurants that stick with you forever. Alongi’s...

Illinois · 1d

WATE

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WATCH: Off-duty troopers help rescue pregnant woman after crash in Indiana

An expectant mother is out of the hospital and recovering well after a husband and wife, both Indiana State Police troopers, and bystanders jumped into action Sunday following a rollover crash.

Roselawn, IN · 1d

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Florida Stabbing Fugitive Arrested in Chicago After Answering His Own Door

A 32-year-old man wanted in connection with a stabbing in Florida was taken into custody in Chicago on Tuesday, November 3, after he answered the door of an apartment in the 100 block of West Elm Street. Deontae Henry had been the target of an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force before officers tracked him down.

Chicago, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Will County, IL Mother Charged in 12-Year-Old Daughter's Death

A Lockport woman was arrested Saturday following a renewed investigation into her daughter's 2024 death.

Will County, IL · 1h

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Thornton Township bills show payments to family, non-contracted TAP vendor

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. — The Lansing Journal reviewed expenses approved by the Thornton Township Board of Trustees at its August and September meetings. Records were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. The following items were among the highlights. Bill Period: July 15 to Aug. 10, 2026. General...

Thornton, IL · 2d

The Center Square

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Pritzker, IBM unveil quantum computer fueled by state taxpayers

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says a new quantum computer in Chicago will bring jobs to Illinois, after state taxpayers provided $25 million for the project. State and local officials joined administrators from the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at the unveiling of the IBM Quantum System Two at Hyde Park Labs in Chicago on Friday. Pritzker said quantum means companies investing billions of dollars and creating thousands of jobs. “Scientific innovation is hugely important and the results of it are as well. It’s also really important that this is an economic boom for the state of Illinois,” the governor said. The public-private project includes a $25 million grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. In a statement to investors, IBM said it generated $67.5 billion in revenue and delivered $14.7 billion in free cash flow last year, the company’s highest free flow cash margin in reported history. Officials said the System Two would relocate to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park when the facility opens on Chicago’s Southeast Side. Illinois, Cook County and Chicago governments have provided hundreds of millions of dollars in tax incentives for companies to operate at

Chicago, IL · 2d

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This Hidden Gem Illinois Bakery Proves You Don’t Need Fancy Decor To Make Incredible Donuts

A maple bacon bar that only shows up on Saturdays. A strawberry cheesecake donut wearing pink sanding sugar every Thursday. Apple fritters that wait until Friday to make their entrance. This Illinois donut shop runs its week like a sweet little calendar. The case holds nearly 50 varieties daily, from...

Joliet, IL · 2d

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Illinois Man Gets 45 Years for Beating Gary Liquor Store Customer to Death

Lewis, an Illinois man, was sentenced to 45 years in prison, with none of the term suspended to parole, after pleading guilty to killing 52-year-old Shantwoin Jones outside a Gary liquor store. Jones died from blunt-force trauma after being attacked with a tree branch behind Economy Package Liquors at 5150 Broadway, according to a report.

Gary, IN · 1d

Guessing Headlights

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Illinois Driver Says Car Wash Crash Left $4,000 in Damage and a Fight Over Blame: "I Thought I Might Have Died In There"

A trip through an Illinois car wash has left one customer fighting over far more than a clean Lexus. She says a crash inside the wash caused about $4,000 in damage. Now she disputes the ... Read more

Tinley Park, IL · 3d

CJ Coombs

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Unidentified Jane Doe found deceased in 1980 in Chicago, Illinois

An unidentified female, referred to as Jane Chicago Doe 1980, was discovered in Alsip, Illinois (Cook County), on September 23, 1980, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Alsip is a suburb of Chicago. The above photos show a facial reconstruction by an NCMEC Forensic Artist, which depicts what she may have looked like in life.

Chicago, IL · 2d

Block Club Chicago

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Rogers Park Family Killed In Fire Remembered For The Love They Gave

ROGERS PARK — Joey Camarillo sat on a white chair along the sidewalk Friday afternoon, holding flowers and watching as a memorial continued to grow outside the townhome where his girlfriend and her three family members died in a fire the day before. His eyes welled with tears as...

Chicago, IL · 2d

The Center Square

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Illinois Quick Hits: Feds say Ammons charges shouldn't be dismissed

(The Center Square) – In response to a motion filed by the lawyers of state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, calling for the dismissal of her charges related to an alleged kickback scheme siphoning taxpayer funds directed to nonprofits in her district employing her daughter, alongside improper use of campaign funds, government lawyers say the charges should stand.

Illinois · 2d

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Two armed men rob armored truck crew at Hickory Hills bank

Two masked men with handguns robbed an armored truck crew servicing an ATM at the Chase Bank at 9540 S. Roberts Road about 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 7, Hickory Hills police said. The men took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled, police said. No one was hurt. According to...

Hickory Hills, IL · 3h