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Suburban drug overdose deaths show sharp decline, but will it last?

Suburban drug overdose deaths show sharp decline, but will it last?

Drug overdose deaths in the Chicago area mirror a statewide and national trend showing a sharp decline from 2023 to 2024.

 
Hoffman Estates police: Man charged with attempted murder of 87-year-old acquaintance

Hoffman Estates police: Man charged with attempted murder of 87-year-old acquaintance

A man has been accused of attempted murder of an 87-year-old man, Hoffman Estates police said Saturday.

 
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Mother-son duo from Barrington building bonds on ‘Lego Masters’

Mother-son duo from Barrington building bonds on ‘Lego Masters’

Barrington mother-son duo Anne and Luke Horwath, who share a passion for Lego building, competed against some of the world’s best builders in season five of “Lego Masters.”

 
Trump threatens ‘very serious consequences’ if Musk backs Democrats

Trump threatens ‘very serious consequences’ if Musk backs Democrats

President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened “very serious consequences” against Elon Musk if the tech billionaire and former adviser were to fund any Democratic candida...

 
Chicago police say an officer was accidentally shot and killed by her partner

Chicago police say an officer was accidentally shot and killed by her partner

CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer was unintentionally shot and killed by her partner after they chased a suspect into an apartment and encountered another person with a ...

 
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Girls soccer: Barrington rebounds to finish third at state

Girls soccer: Barrington rebounds to finish third at state

Less than 24 hours after its quest to reach the 3A state final ended in heartbreaking fashion, Barrington returned to Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium at North Central College to...

 
Boys lacrosse: Wheaton Academy downs Neuqua Valley to finish third in state

Boys lacrosse: Wheaton Academy downs Neuqua Valley to finish third in state

Even with a state championship no longer possible, Wheaton Academy decided to leave it all on the field for the third-place match at the state finals against Neuqua Valle...

 
Softball: Antioch downs Carmel for fifth straight sectional crown

Softball: Antioch downs Carmel for fifth straight sectional crown

As they were en route to a second consecutive Class 3A championship game appearance last spring, Antioch defeated Carmel for its 11th straight regional title. That defeat...

 
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Softball: Mundelein drops heartbreaker to Loyola in thrilling sectional final

Softball: Mundelein drops heartbreaker to Loyola in thrilling sectional final

A pitchers’ duel morphed into a game of inches and marked a bittersweet ending to Mundelein’s state tournament hopes as the Mustangs (22-11) dropped a 2-0 decision to Loy...

 

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