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‘We cannot fumble this opportunity’: Arlington Heights officials say legislation needed to keep the Bears in Illinois

‘We cannot fumble this opportunity’: Arlington Heights officials say legislation needed to keep the Bears in Illinois

Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia on Friday urged Illinois legislators to pass property tax break legislation to support a Bears stadium redevelopment. Without it, he warned that Illinois could lose the Bears to Indiana.

 
Diocese of Joliet sued in Will County over priest sex abuse allegations from 1990s

Diocese of Joliet sued in Will County over priest sex abuse allegations from 1990s

A Will County lawsuit claims a priest who died in 2014 had sexually abused a minor who attended a Catholic elementary school in Villa Park in the early 1990s.

 
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Seven Democratic candidates for 8th District congressional seat face off at forum

Seven Democratic candidates for 8th District congressional seat face off at forum

Seven of the eight candidates in the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi debated issues ranging from the economy to foreign policy at National India Hub in Schaumburg Thursday.

 
Owners of The Graceful Ordinary bringing two new concepts to St. Charles

Owners of The Graceful Ordinary bringing two new concepts to St. Charles

The husband-and-wife team behind The Graceful Ordinary restaurant in St. Charles is bringing two new concepts to town.

 
Cheese graters and Pope Leo jerseys: Bears fans get creative with their team pride

Cheese graters and Pope Leo jerseys: Bears fans get creative with their team pride

The Bears’ playoff run has fans celebrating in unique ways. Here is a look at a few of them.

 
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Authorities: Rosemont man was trafficking guns, drugs throughout suburbs

Authorities: Rosemont man was trafficking guns, drugs throughout suburbs

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group arrested a Rosemont man in Deerfield Thursday following an investigation of his suspected involvement in selling cocaine and firearms in both Lake and Cook counties.

 
Democrat drops out of 5th Congressional race

Democrat drops out of 5th Congressional race

A candidate challenging veteran U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley for the Democratic nomination in the largely suburban 5th District has withdrawn.

 
Man charged with multiple firearm offenses in Elgin

Man charged with multiple firearm offenses in Elgin

Jesus D. Ramos Pratz, 23, of Elgin, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly discharging a gun in Elgin Wednesday.

 
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As Cubs continue getting trade calls, where does that leave Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw?

As Cubs continue getting trade calls, where does that leave Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw?

While the club doesn’t necessarily view a Nico Hoerner trade as a likely outcome, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer didn’t outright reject the possibility. And though Matt Shaw could excel in a super-utility role, Chicago’s front office is constantly looking at ways to create added value, manage payroll considerations and continue building for the future.

 
With Rams-Bears’ frigid forecast, what are the coldest playoff games in NFL history?

With Rams-Bears’ frigid forecast, what are the coldest playoff games in NFL history?

Attending Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams-Chicago Bears divisional round game at Soldier Field in Chicago won’t be for the weak. Accuweather’s evening forecast in the Windy City has a projected low temperature of two degrees with a real feel of minus-23, as well as some flurries to top it off.

 

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