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Former West Chicago elementary school teacher charged with sexually abusing students

Former West Chicago elementary school teacher charged with sexually abusing students

A former West Chicago elementary school teacher is facing 11 felonies after being accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with multiple students, authorities announced Friday.

 
No second bananas: How Chicago Snowballs combine baseball with a ‘traveling circus’ show

No second bananas: How Chicago Snowballs combine baseball with a ‘traveling circus’ show

The Chicago Snowballs, a new baseball team inspired by the Savannah Bananas, is bringing “sportstainment” to stadiums throughout the Midwest with a unique blend of baseball, choreographed dance routines, circus acts and comedy.

 
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Welch launches private working group to respond to sexual harassment, but it’s off to a rocky start

Welch launches private working group to respond to sexual harassment, but it’s off to a rocky start

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch wants to create a working group to improve how the General Assembly responds to sexual harassment. Welch announced the closed-door, Democrat-only working group on Wednesday, but he didn’t name its members. A Welch ally, however, posted an apparent list of all appointees to his Facebook page.

 
Critics of Grayslake data center plan sue to stop construction

Critics of Grayslake data center plan sue to stop construction

Opponents of a planned data center in Grayslake are suing to stop the project.

 

Naperville’s ban on happy hour deals should be lifted, commission says

Restaurant and bar patrons may once again get to enjoy a discounted mid-afternoon cocktail or beer if the Naperville City Council approves the Naperville Liquor Commission’s unanimous recommendation Thursday that restrictions on happy hour drink specials be removed.

 
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High school football 2026: Storylines to watch in DuPage County

High school football 2026: Storylines to watch in DuPage County

Montini enters the 2026 season with a “three-peat” as the mission. Coach Mike Bukovsky’s Broncos capped their second unbeaten season (14-0) with a 47-33 Class 4A state ch...

 
Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

A federal appeals court on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval.

 

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