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‘Truly history’: Restoration breathes new life into final resting place of Cook County’s only Revolutionary War veterans

‘Truly history’: Restoration breathes new life into final resting place of Cook County’s only Revolutionary War veterans

Elk Grove Cemetery - the resting place of the only two Revolutionary War veterans buried in Cook County - has undergone a $740,000 renovation, and will be formally rededicated Saturday on the nation’s 250th anniversary.

 
Suburban festivals halted, fireworks shows canceled amid rainstorms

Suburban festivals halted, fireworks shows canceled amid rainstorms

Festival grounds across the suburbs were cleared out Friday afternoon and a number of fireworks shows canceled as thunderstorms wreaked havoc at the start of the July 4 weekend.

 
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‘A carefully choreographed dance:’ Gates reopen, gates close at O’Hare amid major construction

‘A carefully choreographed dance:’ Gates reopen, gates close at O’Hare amid major construction

Gates B1, B2, and B3 at O’Hare International Airport opened to passengers Wednesday morning for the first time since September after being closed to accommodate construction.

 
Rain, then rides at Northwest Fourth Fest

Rain, then rides at Northwest Fourth Fest

A storm closed carnival rides and food booths for a spell Friday at Northwest Fourth-Fest in Hoffman Estates, but the rain cleared in time for families to check out the attractions in the latter part of the afternoon.

 
Libertyville middle school teacher charged after authorities say he created AI child sex abuse materials

Libertyville middle school teacher charged after authorities say he created AI child sex abuse materials

A Libertyville middle school social studies teacher is facing felony charges related to using artificial intelligence to generate child sex abuse materials of students.

 
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Possible lightning strike sparks fire at Naperville hotel, causing $8 million in damage

Possible lightning strike sparks fire at Naperville hotel, causing $8 million in damage

A hotel on Naperville’s north side was left uninhabitable and sustained an estimated $8 million in damage following a fire late Thursday.

 
$3.5 million tax break would help transform vacant Des Plaines bank into upscale eatery

$3.5 million tax break would help transform vacant Des Plaines bank into upscale eatery

A promised tax break could save a restaurateur launching a new venture in downtown Des Plaines about $3.5 million, documents reveal.

 
Park Ridge day care employee charged with aggravated battery toward a child

Park Ridge day care employee charged with aggravated battery toward a child

Olivia Cepeda, 29, of Glenview and an employee of Kiddie Academy Day Care in Park Ridge, was arrested after a report that she had hit a four-year-old in the stomach. Vide...

 
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Pete Crow-Armstrong’s June is indicative of real growth for the Cubs’ young star

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s June is indicative of real growth for the Cubs’ young star

Pete Crow-Armstrong has had hot stretches before. At this point last season, the dynamic center fielder was putting up the type of offensive performance that had some won...

 
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in elaborate Madison Square Garden ceremony

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in elaborate Madison Square Garden ceremony

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a star-packed ceremony.

 

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