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Body found after Des Plaines RV fire identified

Body found after Des Plaines RV fire identified

A man whose body was found after a recreational vehicle fire in Des Plaines has been identified.

 
86-year-old retiree gets back in the game with new backgammon league

86-year-old retiree gets back in the game with new backgammon league

A retired 86-year-old Warrenville man is spreading his passion for backgammon through Chicago and the suburbs.

 
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3 teen girls beaten, 13-year-old charged in altercation involving group of 15-20 boys

3 teen girls beaten, 13-year-old charged in altercation involving group of 15-20 boys

An incident on Valentine’s Day in which three teenage girls were battered in Algonquin has led to juvenile court charges against a 13-year-old boy, Algonquin Deputy Police Chief Timothy Cooney said.

 
Trump’s top general foresees acute risks in an attack on Iran

Trump’s top general foresees acute risks in an attack on Iran

As the Trump administration weighs an attack on Iran, the Pentagon’s top general has cautioned President Donald Trump and other officials that shortfalls in critical munitions and a lack of support from allies will add significant risk to the operation and to U.S. personnel, according to people familiar with internal discussions.

 

Wilke Road in Palatine closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday

As part of the Illinois Department of Transportation's ongoing Route 53 improvements, a stretch of Wilke Road - also known as West Illinois Route 53 Frontage Road - in Palatine will be closed to through traffic beginning at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

 
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At least 73 people died in the attempt to capture a Mexican cartel leader and its violent aftermath

At least 73 people died in the attempt to capture a Mexican cartel leader and its violent aftermath

At least 73 people died in Mexico's attempt to capture the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the violent aftermath of his death, authorities said Monday as much of the country feared another wave of violence.

 
Cubs adding Michael Conforto on minor-league deal: Source

Cubs adding Michael Conforto on minor-league deal: Source

With spring training underway, the Chicago Cubs are making a late addition to their camp, reaching an agreement with veteran outfielder Michael Conforto on a minor-league deal, a team source confirmed to The Athletic on Monday.

 
Judge blocks release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump classified documents case

Judge blocks release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump classified documents case

A federal judge on Monday permanently barred the release of special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents that led to charges once seen as the most perilous of the four criminal cases the Republican faced.

 
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McHenry County to charge video gaming terminal fees, require licenses

McHenry County is now requiring a licensing fee for video gaming terminals in the unincorporated parts of the county.

 
From dabblers to day traders, individual investors’ impact on Wall Street grows

From dabblers to day traders, individual investors’ impact on Wall Street grows

For years, individual investors were dismissed by some on Wall Street as “dumb money.” That typically referred to those prone to trading on hype, or chasing trends rather than company or industry fundamentals, or responding late to big market moves. That's no longer the case. An analysis of where individual investors put their money last year shows they outperformed two of the most popular, professionally managed index funds, whose goal is to mirror the performance of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100.

 

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