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Postal carriers across Illinois were attacked by dogs 245 times in 2022, up from 226 attacks a year before. Chicago also ranked sixth.
The second annual Heritage Fest is built around the village's Round Barn, which was built in 1898 and that holds special memories for many.
The 19-year-old Canton resident was arrested along with a Detroit resident after troopers said they made a stop for a seatbelt violation.
Jamil Kaine, 23, was working inside a store at the MTA bus depot in Flint when police said he was killed in a targeted shooting.
David Yellen, 58, was arrested after FBI agents said they found 1,500 images on Yellen's electronic devices, including 200 of bare feet.
MDOT announced that I-75 from US-24 to Saginaw Road will be closed for the weekend near Clarkston as the Davisburg Bridge demolition begins.
The fundraiser will take place during the Heritage Festival to assist 3-year-old Wyatt Blevins who was diagnosed with cancer at age 1.
The Bears said that Arlington Park is no longer the team's singular focus and met with Naperville officials as racetrack demotion begins.
Mayor Scott Wehrle met with team President Kevin Warren on Friday as the Bears announce that Arlington Heights is no longer the lone option.
Sen. Michael Hastings won't predict if Gov. J.B. Pritzker will green-light the project but says the airport supports the region's growth.
Police are investigating the matter, which they said took place early Friday morning and only described as a self-inflicted wound incident.
Anthony Fehrenbacher hasn't been seen since May 26 and relatives said there was no sign of him when police did a wellness check on his home.
Shane Wieck, Jr., faces charges of reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after he in a 2021 crash that killed his passenger.
The 14-year-old was shot in the chest after police said two groups of people were firing guns at one another before police returned fire.
The person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries after the single-car accident on Elevator Road, fire officials said.
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Hawaii Fluid Art offers customers the chance to express their sometimes surprising artistic talents in unique ways while creating memories.
The bargain-hunting adventure will take place on June 2-3 and offers local residents the opportunity to seek out neighborhood treasures.
The work will begin Saturday morning and will last until June 9 as repairs are completed on the crossings between Route 30 and Laraway Road.
Celebrate one of the sweetest unofficial holidays on Friday with these donut shop specials, perks and discounts.
