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‘A heartbreaking loss’: McHenry crash victim ID’d as Mundelein police officer

‘A heartbreaking loss’: McHenry crash victim ID’d as Mundelein police officer

A Mundelein police officer who died following a weekend motorcycle crash is being remembered for his ability to connect with community members.

 
Opponents cite documents as proof Hoffman Estates plans data center on Plum Farms site

Opponents cite documents as proof Hoffman Estates plans data center on Plum Farms site

A request to the Illinois Attorney General for a review of alleged Open Meetings Act violations is among the artillery being used by opponents of a potential rezoning of 186 acres in Hoffman Estates for a possible data center.

 
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children ...

 
Extreme Heat Warning now in effect for area through Thursday

Extreme Heat Warning now in effect for area through Thursday

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for the Chicago area through Thursday night as hot, humid air is expected to linger longer than initially forecast.

 
Supreme Court will consider if Cook County assault weapons ban violates the Second Amendment

Supreme Court will consider if Cook County assault weapons ban violates the Second Amendment

WASHINGTON — A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. ...

 
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DuPage County Board accused of violating Open Meetings Act in approving pay raises for elected officials

DuPage County Board accused of violating Open Meetings Act in approving pay raises for elected officials

Pay raises for elected officials in DuPage may be in jeopardy as County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek raises questions about the vote approving the increases.

 
Protests at Kane County courthouses to be restricted to designated areas

Protests at Kane County courthouses to be restricted to designated areas

Public protests at Kane County’s courthouses are going to be limited to designated “free speech areas,” per new rules announced Tuesday by Chief Judge Robert Villa.

 
Things to do July 3-9: Fourth of July events, Taste of Chicago, Itasca Fest and more

Things to do July 3-9: Fourth of July events, Taste of Chicago, Itasca Fest and more

Mark your calendar for Fourth of July festivals, parades and fireworks throughout the suburbs, Frontier Days, Northwest Fourth-Fest, Taste of Chicago, Itasca Fest and more.

 
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Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender ...

 
Lakeside Festival returns to Crystal Lake with rides, food, music

Lakeside Festival returns to Crystal Lake with rides, food, music

Crystal Lake’s annual Lakeside Festival will return to the grounds of the Dole this week with carnival rides, 14 bands on two outdoor stages, food, a beer garden, fireworks, games and more.

 

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