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‘Unconscionable breach of trust’: District 70 fires teacher accused of possession of child sex abuse materials

‘Unconscionable breach of trust’: District 70 fires teacher accused of possession of child sex abuse materials

A tenured Libertyville Elementary District 70 teacher facing charges related to possession of child sexual abuse materials was fired Tuesday by the school board.

 
Hindu group sues Elgin to get OK to build temple

Hindu group sues Elgin to get OK to build temple

A Hindu congregation that wants to build a temple and townhouses in eastern Elgin is suing the city to get a 59-year-old court-ordered restriction on the land removed.

 
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Illinois American Water customers share hardships paying water bills, oppose rate increase

Illinois American Water customers share hardships paying water bills, oppose rate increase

Illinois American Water customers shared their hardships dealing with rising utility costs Tuesday as the Illinois Commerce Commission decides whether to grant the water company a rate increase.

 
Arrest made in shooting that cut short Scoop Waukegan: ‘I was in disbelief it happened … with so many people attending’

Arrest made in shooting that cut short Scoop Waukegan: ‘I was in disbelief it happened … with so many people attending’

A Harvey man was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm for allegedly shooting a person he knew Saturday evening in a Waukegan parking lot, bringing an early end to the annual Scoop Waukegan car show and festival for thousands of people.

 
‘Like a festival with bike racing’: Chicago Grit series combines cycling competition with family fun

‘Like a festival with bike racing’: Chicago Grit series combines cycling competition with family fun

The Chicago Grit presented by SRAM comes to nine suburbs and Chicago’s Fulton Market District over 10 straight days, from July 17-26.

 
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Woman charged in 2001 death of infant son released from custody

Woman charged in 2001 death of infant son released from custody

Lake County prosecutors did not seek detention for a 48-year-old Lake Villa woman charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of her infant son nearly 25 years ago.

 
What to know about eating at home and dining out during the cyclospora outbreak

What to know about eating at home and dining out during the cyclospora outbreak

A parasite causing “explosive diarrhea” has caused widespread panic across the country, adding new complexities to safe food handling at home and worrying diners about ordering the wrong leafy green at a restaurant. Health experts in Chicago say caution is warranted either way, but suggest considering several key factors before raising the alarm.

 
Night Ranger, Warrant and Max Weinberg to headline Schaumburg’s Septemberfest

Night Ranger, Warrant and Max Weinberg to headline Schaumburg’s Septemberfest

Night Ranger, Warrant and Max Weinberg’s Jukebox will be the headlining musical acts on the main stage of Schaumburg’s 55th Septemberfest over the three-day Labor Day weekend.

 
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Sweet summer treat: Fete National Ice Cream month at these 11 suburban shops

Sweet summer treat: Fete National Ice Cream month at these 11 suburban shops

You don’t need an excuse to head to your local parlor for tasty ice cream. But if you’re looking for justification, July is National Ice Cream Month. Here are 11 suburban spots to try, starting with Milk House Ice Cream in Pingree Grove.

 
Wildfire smoke from Canada will soon spread across the Midwest and East

Wildfire smoke from Canada will soon spread across the Midwest and East

Smoke from wildfires raging across northern Minnesota and western Ontario in Canada is forecast to drift into the lower levels of the atmosphere across the Midwest, North...

 

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