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Construction giant sues tollway for firing; warns of delays, costs, safety issues

A longtime Illinois tollway construction company sued the agency Wednesday, saying executives broke a multimillion-dollar contract to rebuild an interchange without explanation.

Javier Barajas

Man charged with leading Oak Brook police on chase in a stolen car

A Cicero man has been charged with fleeing from Oak Brook police in a stolen car Wednesday night, authorities said Friday. Javier Barajas, 22, faces one felony count of a...

A celebration of life will be held Sunday in South Elgin for former South Elgin firefighter Steven Diehl, who died last year following a battle with ALS.

Former South Elgin firefighter who died after battling ALS to be honored Sunday

The community is invited to honor a former South Elgin firefighter who died last year following a battle with ALS.

Could pickleball become a high school sport?

The pickleball craze hasn’t hit the high schools … yet. Is it coming?

Getzuri Arellano

29-year prison term for man who strangled girlfriend to death

A man who strangled his girlfriend to death in Aurora was sentenced last week to 29 years in prison.

A nano brewery is proposed to fill the vacant space of the recently-closed Bangkok Cafe in downtown Arlington Heights.

Nano brewery proposed for downtown Arlington Heights

The recently-closed Bangkok Cafe at 17 N. Vail Ave., in Arlington Heights is proposed to become Eric Lamkins’ nano brewery, where the bearded home brewer will craft small batches of his favorite suds.

Krist Schroeder found a blue-eyed cicada on Monday at St. James Farm Forest Preserve near Warrenville.

'One in a million' blue-eyed cicadas found throughout Chicago area

One blue-eyed cicada was found in Beverly Sunday on the Southwest Side. A day later, at least two more were found — one in suburban Orland Park and another at the St. James Farm Forest Preserve near Warrenville.

The cicadas that have begun to emerge around the suburbs are the focus of contests and events now open to the public.

Cicada contests, events seek to celebrate and educate

Suburban residents can take full advantage of the rare occurrence of the long-awaited 17-year periodical cicadas emerging by participating in contests and events that teach about the insects and celebrate them.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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