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Franklin Park mourns loss of veteran department head and his ‘grand legacy’

John Schneide worked as the village director of community development and zoning for more than a decade. He died at age 73 following a battle with cancer.

Lake Zurich trustees approve water, sewer rate increase, a prelude to village switching to Lake Michigan water source

Village leaders are still working through the change-over from well-supplied water.

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Caitlin Clark wows the sellout crowd in Iowa’s rout of Northwestern on a historic night in Evanston

Caitlin Clark became the Big Ten's all-time scoring leader and moved to No. 2 on the NCAA career list, scoring 35 points in Iowa's 110-74 rout of Northwestern on Wednesday in Evanston.

Deal on wartime aid and border security stalls in Congress as time runs short to bolster Ukraine

With time slipping to bolster Ukraine's defenses, Senate negotiators struggled Wednesday to finalize a bipartisan deal that would pair policy changes at the U.S. southern border with wartime aid for Kyiv as their carefully negotiated…

Thanks to mobile stroke unit, medical personnel can bring emergency treatment to patients in South Elgin area

Someone who suffers a stroke in South Elgin could have access to prompter treatment thanks Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital's mobile stroke unit.

Oak Park implements a reorg of its development services department, to be headed by veteran planners and village government workers

Emily Egan has been named of development services, with Brandon Crawford hired as deputy director.

Evanston resident charged federally for 2022 crimes against postal workers

A federal grand jury indicted Everett G. Pullett, 33, of Evanston for allegedly assaulting and robbing two postal carriers in the north suburb over two days in 2022, according to an indictment unsealed Jan. 29 in U.S. District Court in…

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Zach Edey scores 10 of his 30 points in overtime to send No. 2 Purdue men’s basketball past Northwestern 105-96

Zach Edey scored 10 of his 30 points in overtime and Lance Jones had a season-high 26 to lead No. 2 Purdue past Northwestern 105-96. Boo Buie and Ty Berry each had 25 points for Northwestern.

Coby White scores 35 points to help Chicago Bulls hand Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss, 117-110

Coby White scored 35 points, Nikola Vučević added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 117-110.

Joliet mayor calls for donations to pay funeral costs for survivors of 7 relatives killed during shooting rampage

Joliet's mayor asked the public to contribute to the grieving families of those killed during a deadly rampage that left seven people dead.

Concerned about climate change, more Chicagoans are buying all-electric home heating systems

Residential energy use accounts for about 20% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, according to a 2020 research article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Naperville’s weighing options as electricity provider asks for extension of contract that runs through 2035

This year, the city of Naperville will start to grapple with what the future of its electric utility will look like ten years out, when the contract with its current electric provider is set to expire.

‘I love this community’: Black-owned running store on South Side in race to open new shop

Ian Gonzalez, owner of Last Lap Cornerstore, hopes to raise $200,000 to open a brick-and-mortar shop in Hyde Park.

House passes bill to enhance child tax credit, revive key tax breaks for businesses

The House has passed a roughly $79 billion tax cut package expanding the child tax credit for millions of families and restoring three key tax breaks for businesses.

Evanston to move city operations downtown starting in July

The move will be a drastic downsize from the current location at a former Catholic girls school on Ridge Avenue.

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NFL players steadily have used more mental health resources since the pandemic: ‘There’s a stigma, but heck, it’s help’

The NFL and the players union might not agree on a lot, but they seem to be like-minded in making mental health a priority and ensuring services are readily available.

With new farm bill in the works, Illinois farmers go to Washington to urge investments in environmental justice

New law could provide protections that reduce economic inequality and build crop and human resilience to climate change

CPS student killed, two others wounded near Edgewater high school

A witness saw what appeared to be a car of teens open fire on other teens, but police could not immediately confirm the claim.

Around the Southland: Bears mascot delights students in Tinley Park, RomCon returns in Oak Lawn, more

Also, Oak Lawn library, Tinley book store reunite for RomCon, Hidden Oaks Nature Center to close for most of 2024, Oak Forest Raiders chosen to lead Fleadh, Visitor’s Bureau video highlights Southland attractions

Aurora panel recommends more than $1 million in grants for social service groups

Aldermen on the Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee recently recommended funding to 39 out of 49 organizations that applied, totaling just over $1 million.

‘Anselm’ review: The most beautiful 3D film experience is showing this week at the Music Box Theatre

Wim Wenders' documentary at Chicago's Music Box Theatre makes for the finest 3D viewing experience I can recall.

Accountable. Captain. Selfless. Lexi DiOrio earns respect of St. Charles East teammates. ‘Exactly who she is.’

Indiana Kokomo recruit Lexi DiOrio helps St. Charles East to a 17-9 record, already blowing past last season's win total by the Saints.

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Southland fire departments new technology promises average of 2-minute reduction in response time

CentralSquare Unify automates backup requests for units in about 20 south suburban communities, incluing Richton Park, Orland Park, Blue Island, Palos and Tinley Park.

Elton Jeff marks third return to Memorial Opera House

Elton Jeff and the Honky Cats return Feb. 10 to Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso for the third time.

Aurora Public Art’s first exhibit of 2024 to debut Friday

The exhibit, called “Feral,” was curated by a panel of Aurora residents, bringing together 18 artists from the city and its surrounding areas, organizers said in a city of Aurora Facebook post.

Meta, TikTok CEOs among those testifying in Senate hearing on child exploitation

CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies went before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify at a time when lawmakers and parents are growing increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on young people’s…