Lawmakers weigh ‘medical aid in dying’
February 28, 2025CHICAGO — State lawmakers are considering legalizing a controversial medical practice that proponents say could ease suffering for the terminally ill. It’s sometimes called “assisted…
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Federal action stirs anxiety for farmers
February 28, 2025CHICAGO — The effects of President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on allies and rivals are yet to be seen, but farmers in Illinois are bracing for their impact – even as they…
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Pritzker positions himself at forefront of Trump opposition
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Laesch earns rematch with Irvin for Aurora mayor
February 28, 2025For the second time in four years, incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin and John Laesch will face off in an election for Aurora’s top job. However, this time, Laesch, an at-large Aurora…
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Oak Forest man charged in fatal Gurnee construction accident
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Master plan provides road map for Viking Park upgrade
February 28, 2025In keeping with its five-year master plan, the Gurnee Park District wants to upgrade Viking Park. It’s been nearly 25 years since the last improvements at the park were made….
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Oswego student steps up to help with Scout project
February 28, 2025When Seth Arndt, a member of Aurora-based Boy Scouts of America Blackhawk Troop 11, initiated his donation campaign in a quest to achieve Eagle Scout status, he set his sights on collecting…
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Having a hand in pop culture
February 28, 2025Video: https://youtu.be/yYs_M-4ai2U?feature=shared You’ve got to hand it to Rockford businessman Shawn Barbagallo for keeping a part of Chicago area pop culture going. Barbagallo…
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Fans show they care about Hall of Famers Tufano and Seraphine
February 28, 2025Danny Seraphine, the original drummer and co-founder of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago, and Dennis Tufano, the original singer of The Buckinghams, returned…
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Archdiocese names CFO
February 27, 2025The Archdiocese of Chicago has announced the appointment of Dennis Kelleher as chief financial officer. In his role, Kelleher will oversee all accounting and financial reporting for…
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