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Winter freeze aids forest preserves’ fight against invasive species

December 24, 2018 at 6:10 a.m.

The bitter cold that has enveloped the Chicago area might not be everyone's favorite, but it's perfect weather for those who continue the fight against a host of invasive plants...

Lyons police officers face layoffs

December 24, 2018 at 6:00 a.m.

Amid talks over a new contract, the village of Lyons has sent notices to 10 of its police officers that they will be laid off two days after Christmas. The...

Could sluggish Illinois lottery aim higher?

December 24, 2018 at 5:56 a.m.

In a game dominated by numbers, some of the Illinois Lottery's most important digits include 60619, 60608 and 60651. Those ZIP codes — which encompass some of Chicago's most economically...

The earth shook. But how? Why?

August 24, 2021 at 5:11 p.m.

When nature called just before 1 p.m. Monday, security guard John Harbacek left his post at a shipping yard in McCook and headed over to a porta-potty. His trip to...

Congressman calls for federal inquiry into McCook blasts

December 24, 2018 at 5:27 a.m.

A blast at a quarry in suburban McCook was well within safety limits, according to state officials who said Wednesday they cannot explain a subsequent tremor seconds later that rattled...

Congressman calls for federal inquiry into McCook blasts

May 16, 2019 at 2:37 p.m.

A blast at a quarry in suburban McCook was well within safety limits, according to state officials who said Wednesday they cannot explain a subsequent tremor seconds later that rattled...

Congressman calls for federal inquiry into McCook blasts

December 24, 2018 at 5:26 a.m.

A blast at a quarry in suburban McCook was well within safety limits, according to state officials who said Wednesday they cannot explain a subsequent tremor seconds later that rattled...

Video gambling companies betting on women

June 18, 2018 at 4:56 p.m.

A wave of video gambling establishments catering to women is starting to sweep across Illinois — cozy, well-lit spots with names like Stella's Place, Emma's Eatery, Dotty's and Betty's Bistro....

Cops investigating alleged sex assaults at Benedictine University

December 24, 2018 at 4:36 a.m.

Authorities investigating a complaint that two young women were sexually assaulted this month at Benedictine University have interviewed six "people of interest," all male students, officials said. Prosecutors said Monday...

Heroin: The human toll

November 3, 2021 at 7:15 p.m.

Johnny Dudek had piercing blue eyes, swooping bangs and a perfect grin — thanks to the braces that came off not long ago. Soon to turn 16, he was excited...

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