A St. Charles mother who lost her son in a tragic car crash last weekend said that while she and her family are incredibly appreciative of the community’s support, she wished they didn’t need it.
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With a magical ‘swish and flick,’ Harry Potter store debuts on Michigan Avenue
For decades, devoted Harry Potter fans have had to accept the fact that Hogwarts is fictional. But the magic somewhat is restored for anyone able to visit Chicago’s new addition to the fandom, with attention to detail that can make you forget you’re not actually in London.
Police chase, finally capture wild turkey roaming Vernon Hills store
A wandering wild turkey stirred excitement and an unusual call for service to the Vernon Hills Police Department last weekend at a Menard’s home improvement store.
Lake County’s $117 million road construction season set to begin. Here’s what’s in the plan
With several projects already up and running, the Lake County Division of Transportation outlines what else to expect during a busy $117 million construction program.
‘I was elated’: How Naperville’s Crawford earned the call to be in the Naismith Hall of Fame
Naperville resident Danny Crawford, a 32-year referee in the National Basketball Association, will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Three-term Village President Wallace to hand reins to lifelong Bartlett resident Gunsteen
If Bartlett Village President Kevin Wallace needed evidence his three terms were successful in erasing personal animosity from the village board’s governance, he found it in his imminent handover of the office to lifelong resident Dan Gunsteen after an uncontested election.
Proposal to raise age for senior road tests clears first legislative hurdle
The Illinois House passed legislation Wednesday changing mandatory road tests from age 79 to 87. Next up is the state Senate.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon disagrees $4 million he took in political donations was improper
He disagrees with state election officials, but Senate President Don Harmon said he’s taking questions about his fundraising haul ‘seriously.’
Will data center boom strain Illinois’ power grids, force rate hikes?
Illinois and the suburbs have been at the forefront of the national data center boom, but state lawmakers are working to gauge and mitigate the impact these centers have on climate and energy consumption.
Cleaning woman accused of stealing jewelry from 3 clients in Glen Ellyn
A cleaning woman has been charged with stealing $20,000 worth of jewelry from three clients in Glen Ellyn.