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Car Stolen In Western Springs Neighborhood: Cops
In another case, a youth was punched in the chest on a downtown street, police said.

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In another case, a youth was punched in the chest on a downtown street, police said.

A downstate mayor was convicted in a similar situation involving his credit card use.
Their crimes include murder, sexual abuse, fraud and drug trafficking, the feds say.
In two local schools, more than half of teachers missed 10 or more days last year, figures show.
Hinsdale District 181's rate is near the state average.
The absenteeism rate is below those at Lyons Township High and statewide.
Another district reported an improbable reduction last year.
One of the main reasons is teachers suffering from health issues, the superintendent said.
In one district, teacher absenteeism has dropped dramatically, state figures show.
The parents must keep the agreement secret from the public.
In another case, someone phoned in a threat to a person at York High School, authorities said.
The victim got into an argument with the suspect's sister several weeks ago, police said.
He called the site "deliberately deceptive." The company said it made changes in response.
A board member was wrong in saying the average size has dropped.
A crowd blocked an arrest in Villa Park. Police warned the public away from the area.
Someone forged three of a local business' checks and tried to obtain a loan, police said.
The city responded to Patch's inquiry about whether it is investigating a former official's credit card use.
The chronic absenteeism rate is higher than it was pre-pandemic, state figures show.
Central and South are in the ballpark of similarly wealthy schools in the area.
The district overall compares favorably with other area districts, state statistics show.