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West Chicago officer being investigated over Flock camera use

West Chicago officer being investigated over Flock camera use

West Chicago has put a police officer on administrative leave while it and the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office investigate allegations involving potential misuse of a Flock automated license plate recognition system.

 
Barrington parents ask District 220 to reduce students’ screen time

Barrington parents ask District 220 to reduce students’ screen time

More than 1,200 parents, educators, and community members have signed a petition calling on Barrington Area Unit School District 220 to take meaningful action to address the use of technology in the district.

 
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Hop, hop, hooray! Sip your way through the suburbs at these fall beer fests

Hop, hop, hooray! Sip your way through the suburbs at these fall beer fests

Beer events are brewing up around the suburbs as we approach Oktoberfest. From traditional festivals to a beer 5K, there’s something happening most weekends for beer lovers over the next couple of months.

 
‘I can’t wait’: $22M redevelopment deal for former Des Plaines YMCA could be inked Tuesday

‘I can’t wait’: $22M redevelopment deal for former Des Plaines YMCA could be inked Tuesday

A $22 million deal to renovate a long-vacant YMCA facility in Des Plaines and reopen it as a private athletic center could be finalized early next week.

 
Fox River Grove man pleads guilty to DUI charges in crash that killed two teens

Fox River Grove man pleads guilty to DUI charges in crash that killed two teens

A Fox River Grove man faces a lengthy prison term after pleading guilty Wednesday to driving under the influence charges stemming from a 2025 crash that killed two teenage siblings.

 
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Happy hour ban on drink specials lifted in Naperville

Happy hour ban on drink specials lifted in Naperville

The ban on happy hour drink specials in Naperville, in place for at least a decade, has been lifted by the Naperville City Council, allowing local restaurants and bars to offer special drink promotions.

 
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams dials in on his diet — today’s ‘Hot Ones’ appearance aside

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams dials in on his diet — today’s ‘Hot Ones’ appearance aside

It’s not all that unusual for athletes to change their diet as they grow in their profession, but Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams took his nutritional regimen to...

 
Five Week 3 high school football games to watch

Five Week 3 high school football games to watch

Conant (2-0) at Elk Grove (2-0) It's fun to have some fresh faces in here, and the Cougars and Grens qualify. Neither team has made the playoffs since 2022, but both...

 
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The Athletic’s review of Dianna Russini’s work concludes she was ‘noncompliant’ with standards

The Athletic’s review of Dianna Russini’s work concludes she was ‘noncompliant’ with standards

Ex-NFL insider Dianna Russini violated The Athletic’s standards because of her undisclosed relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, the publication’...

 
Two more belugas die at Shedd Aquarium, officials announce

Two more belugas die at Shedd Aquarium, officials announce

Two additional beluga whales have died at Shedd Aquarium, the facility shared late Wednesday. The announcement comes just over a week after the death of another member of...

 

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