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WBBM News Radio

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Crystal Lake rallies behind family

Father is the suburb's Forrest Gump

Crystal Lake, IL · 11h

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Illinois man gets four years in prison for defrauding Sons of the American Legion

An Illinois man named Alan Hanke was sentenced to four years in prison for stealing over $10,000 from the Sons of the American Legion.

Mchenry, IL · 4h

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Former Batavia chiropractor sentenced to 60 years in prison

A former Batavia chiropractor accused of secretly filming patients as they undressed in his office, including children, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison as part of a plea agreement. According to the Kane County State's Attorney's Office, 44-year-old David H. Hanson of Batavia also posted some of the...

Batavia, IL · 2d
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Nelipak Acquires Flexible Packaging Manufacturer Technipaq

Nelipak, a provider of healthcare packaging solutions, has completed the acquisition of Technipaq, a manufacturer of flexible, sterilizable packaging solutions for the healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and life sciences industries. Headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois, Technipaq was founded in 1984 by Phillip J. and Janice Rosenburg. The company has...

Crystal Lake, IL · 2d
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takingthekids.com

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Inside This Illinois Bin Store, Prices Drop Every Day Until The Shelves Get Restocked

Every bin in this store gets cheaper each day the doors open, and the bottom price eventually lands near pocket change. That’s the whole game, so you show up, dig, and decide how long you can stand to wait. The boxes come mostly from Amazon and Target truckloads. That...

Aurora, IL · 1d

WBBM News Radio

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Police pursued a pair of ponies in Elgin

Elgin Police handled an unusual situation: two ponies escaped Hoffman Estates and were found roaming. Officers safely secured them.

Elgin, IL · 2d

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 · 2d

Trains.com

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Illinois Railway Museum acquires ex-Burlington bilevel gallery cars

UNION, Ill. — The Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) has acquired a second complete and operational train of bilevel gallery cars, this one from the former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. The stainless-steel consist of two coaches and a cab car arrived at the museum grounds on Wednesday night (Nov. 11), having spent approximately the last [...] Read More...

Union, IL · 1d

WBBM News Radio

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Hobby rocket causes a commotion in McHenry County

Hobby rocket causes a commotion in McHenry County

Woodstock, IL · 2d

Chicago Food King

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Overpriced Shawarma in Buffalo Grove

When you move to a new neighborhood, one of the most exciting things is discovering the local restaurant scene. My wife and I recently relocated to Chicago’s northern suburbs, and we’ve been eager to explore the dining options around our new home.

Buffalo Grove, IL · 2d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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ICE arrests man convicted in fatal DUI that killed Marine veteran after Illinois prison release

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials arrested Vicente Torres-Vasquez, a Mexican national convicted of a fatal 2011 DUI, after he was released on parole in Illinois despite multiple federal immigration detainers.

Wauconda, IL · 9h

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Kane County Board Marks Hampshire's 150th Anniversary

A village’s 150-year milestone was more than a celebration of history. It was a tribute to the generations of families, farmers, business owners and neighbors who have made the Village of Hampshire home. That was especially evident Nov. 10, when several Hampshire residents gathered at the Kane County Board...

Hampshire, IL · 2d

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This Unassuming Illinois Spot Piles Pizzas High With Toppings And Serves Wings Worth Licking Your Fingers For

Sixteen first-place wins at Chicago’s WingFest is a lot of hardware for one modest neighborhood grill. Add four Best of Fest awards, and that shelf starts looking crowded. The place doesn’t stop at wings, either. Homemade tavern-style thin crust pizza comes out of the same kitchen, along with garlic buffalo wings that seem to have their own fan club.

Palatine, IL · 2d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Rolling Meadows, Palatine mayors want 'seat at the table' of potential Bears stadium authority

Two more northwest suburbs will formally request seats at the table of a potential Bears stadium authority that could come out of the upcoming fall veto session in Springfield.

Rolling Meadows, IL · 11h

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A Legacy Rooted in Kane County: Honoring Mike Kenyon and 144 Years of Family Farming

For more than 144 years, the Kenyon family has been part of the fabric of Kane County, growing food, producing milk, supporting local families and helping shape the agricultural community. On Nov. 10, the Kane County Board recognized that remarkable legacy with a proclamation honoring Michael (Mike) Kenyon, his family and their longtime farming business.

Kane County, IL · 2d

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Kane County Board Designates Welsh Settlement House as Historic Landmark

The Kane County Board has approved landmark status for the Welsh Settlement House at 46W756 Jericho Road in Big Rock Township, adding the historic property to the Kane County Register of Historic Places. Built around the 1840s, the house is significant for its connection to Welsh immigrants who settled in...

Kane County, IL · 2d

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New football coaches join cougar Athletics

On the first offensive play of the game against Grayslake North on Aug.21, the Cougars were set up in an old-school triple option. Then, out of nowhere, the players scattered on the field, setting up a whole different offensive playbook that caught the opposing team entirely off guard. That one...

Vernon Hills, IL · 2d

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Volleyball Signs Trio on National Signing Day

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State volleyball coach Allie Matters has signed a trio of high school standouts: Charlie Fleegle, Ruthley "Soso" Marin, and Kyla Ramler; to Financial Aid Agreements (formerly known as National Letters of Intent) and will begin their college volleyball careers in the fall 2027 season. "We...

Libertyville, IL · 2d

The Coconut Mama

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IKEA plans free Christmas events nationwide—and a 3-day Illinois holiday market

IKEA plans free Christmas activities at U.S. stores on Saturday, November 28, with cookie decorating, family crafts and holiday-hosting workshops among the attractions. For families already thinking about favorite Christmas…

Illinois · 1d

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Palatine Retires Rand Road TIF, Freeing Up $5 Million for Schools, Village

Arlington Toyota — Reported Business Tied To Corridor Redevelopment. Palatine council members voted to dissolve the Rand Road Corridor Tax Increment Financing District, a move that will redirect more than $5 million in property taxes to the levies of local taxing bodies once the district winds down at the end of 2026. The district helped reshape a stretch of Rand Road into a retail corridor anchored by Walmart, Target and Arlington Toyota, and its retirement closes out more than two decades of village-led redevelopment along that strip.

Palatine, IL · 2d