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"When the federal government abandons its responsibility, Illinois will step up," Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a statement.
Treat yourself to a smile with stories about two sisters who wrote a book to inspire "kids of all ages," a Yemeni coffee shop and more.
The festival, which also features authentic Mexican food and live painting sessions, will be held Saturday at Central Park.
The federal complaint said Michael D. Stover wrote the names of "five well-known U.S. political figures" written in marker on bullets.
Anderson's Bookshop will host an event on Oct. 21, with Kathleen Rooney and Beth Rooney discussing the new book for "kids of all ages."
Police say a man who had been ordered to get an evaluation attacked the deputies as they tried to stop him from leaving the courthouse.
Elizabeth Shlah will join the library's social work interns to provide mental health services to residents.
The festival will be held at Naper Settlement on Sept. 13.
The items were stolen during a separate home burglary and car burglary, police say.
The deadline to send a video audition is coming up soon.
The public hearing is set for Sept. 24.
The 21-and-over event will feature live music from local bands, sword swallowing and a costume contest.
Police were called to the scene after reports the student had shown the gun to other students.
The public hearing will be held at the Sept. 11 liquor commission meeting in Wheaton, as Tasting DeVine hopes to offer packaged spirits.
The two-day festival features live music, traditional German cuisine, strolling entertainment and more.
The ceremony will welcome the newly opened florist's shop at Town Square Wheaton.
On Thursday, Wheaton's liquor commission will weigh The Guild's application for a Class A liquor license.
The driver told police the incident happened near 75th and Fairmount.
Devin Luster, 30, is accused of delivering falsified documents to the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
Olasinmibo "Sinmi" Abosede's body was found in Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve on Aug. 15.
