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School nurse in Arlington Heights investigated for potential misuse of students' medications
A nurse at a suburban Arlington Heights elementary school was placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into the potential misuse of students' prescription medications, according to school district officials. The nurse, who works at Westgate Elementary School, was put on leave after concerns were brought to administrators on Monday...
Suspected Highland Park parade shooter granted permission to call family from jail
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - The alleged Highland Park parade shooter will be allowed to call his family from jail after a ruling Wednesday by a Lake County judge. Robert Crimo III appeared briefly before Judge Victoria Rossetti, who agreed to modify a December order revoking his phone, tablet and internet privileges.
Suburban man brought gun to city because ‘Chicago is crazy,’ cops say
CHICAGO — A suburban man arrested for carrying a gun in Old Town told police he decided to bring his wife’s firearm with him on a trip to the city because “Chicago is crazy,” according to the cops who arrested him. The incident began when a...
Smashing Pumpkins select new guitarist after open tryouts
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The Smashing Pumpkins have selected a new guitarist following an open tryout call. The band announced that veteran guitarist Kiki Wong is joining the touring lineup of the band. “It wasn’t an easy decision with how much guitar playing we were lucky enough to hear...
Reality TV star turned fugitive Connor Smith arrested thanks to FOX 32 viewers
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A reality TV star from Orland Park who had been on the run for over a year is now in jail, thanks in part to the viewers of FOX 32 Chicago. The Lake County Sheriff's Office had been searching for Connor Smith for more than a year.
2 Lake Villa men charged with setting fire to former Round Lake Beach movie theater
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. - Two Lake County men are facing arson charges after allegedly setting fire to an old movie theater in Round Lake Beach over the weekend. Round Lake Beach police and firefighters responded to a blaze at the former Regal Cinemas, located at 550 E. Rollins Rd., at 8:20 p.m. on Saturday.
Illinois tulip farms will be in ‘full bloom' this weekend, but forecast calls for storms
Illinois tulip farms are making for colorful sights, but rain and storms headed to the Chicago area could dampen your weekend plans to see the festive flowers. This weekend at Richardson Farm in Spring Grove, approximately 600,000 tulips are expected to be in bloom. And in Maple Park, at Kuiper's Family Farm, organizers expected fields to be in "full bloom."
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