Elmhurst|News|
Heroin-Filled Boots Accidentally Worn by Friend of Accused Drug Deliverer
A Florida man arrested in unincorporated Franklin Park was found to have hidden suspected heroin in a sock and boots, police say.
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Elmhurst|News|
Elmhurst Park District to Host Practical Self-Defense Workshop
Movements will be low-impact and designed for adults and seniors who are new to self-defense.
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Elmhurst|News|
Women's History Art Exhibition Based on Aurora Borealis
“Polar Nights” by Olivia Petrides will open March 7 at Elmhurst College.
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Western Springs, IL|News|
Naz Academy Students Advance to History Fair Metro Finalists Competition
Winners from this event will advance to the Illinois History Expo in May.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Pedestrian Injured Wednesday in Oak Park Crash
The hit-and-run driver was found and arrested, reports say.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Half Price Books Opening New Store in Downers Grove
The celebration of the 10th location in Chicagoland includes a Books for a Year giveaway.
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Rebuttal Editorial on Walker Apartment Block Building Heights
Response to Will Freve ZBA Chairman Editorial of February 26, 2016.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Rep. Lilly Introduces Measure to Expand Civic Courses to Junior High
Lilly’s measure calls for public elementary schools that have 7th or 8th grades in their curriculum to add courses on civics.
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La Grange, IL|News|
Nazareth Academy Student of the Week: Antonio Carrasco
“Antonio is a fine example of a student leader."
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Chicago, IL|News|
El Nino Making Good on the Mild Chicago Winter it Promised
This was the 14th-warmest meteorological winter since 1872.
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Elmhurst|News|
Winning Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold in Northlake
The ticket won a $1 million prize in the March 1 drawing.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Marshall Field's Brand Rights Stay with Macy's After Lawsuit Settlement
Macy's settled a suit against a business that sought to reuse the Marshall Field's name.
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Lisle, IL|News|
Two Leap Day Babies Born at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Alida Anne Smith of Lisle was born to Rebecca and Michael Smith.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Two Leap Day Babies Born at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
The probability of being born on Leap Day is one in 1,461.
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Elmhurst|News|
Two Planes Slide on O'Hare Runway, Taxiway
Tuesday’s winter storm caused airlines at O’Hare to cancel more than 375 flights.
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Chicago, IL|News|
When is the Illinois Presidential Primary 2016?
Find information about primary election day, early voting, grace period registration and more.
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Across America, US|News|
Bernie Sanders Wins Oklahoma's Super Tuesday Democratic Primary 2016
Super Tuesday Democratic voters cast their ballots for Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
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Across America, US|News|
Ted Cruz Wins Oklahoma's Super Tuesday Republican Primary 2016
Super Tuesday voters cast their ballots for Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, John Kasich and Ben Carson.
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Hinsdale's Top Democratic Presidential Campaign Contributors
See who in Hinsdale is contributing money to Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove's Top Democratic Presidential Campaign Contributors
See who in Downers Grove is contributing money to Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
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