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Man sentenced to 53 years in prison in hate-crime attack on Palestinian-American boy, mother

Man sentenced to 53 years in prison in hate-crime attack on Palestinian-American boy, mother

A former Plainfield Township landlord who murdered a 6-year-old Muslim boy and severely injured the boy's mother in a vicious hate-crime attack days after the war in Gaza began was sentenced Friday to 53 years in prison.

 
‘Groundhog Day’ inn gets another role, this time in upcoming Christmas movie shot in Woodstock

‘Groundhog Day’ inn gets another role, this time in upcoming Christmas movie shot in Woodstock

Although the Easter Bunny just visited McHenry County, the Cherry Tree Inn in Woodstock recently was decorated for Christmas. The Cherry Tree Inn played host to filming for another holiday movie during the week of April 21.

 
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New Korean restaurant coming to downtown Des Plaines

New Korean restaurant coming to downtown Des Plaines

A Korean barbecue restaurant should open this spring in downtown Des Plaines’ Metropolitan Square.

 
Juvenile charged after firing gun during fight near Rolling Meadows High

Juvenile charged after firing gun during fight near Rolling Meadows High

A juvenile is facing weapons and battery charges after police say they fired a weapon during a fight near Rolling Meadows High School Wednesday.

 
White House comes out with sharp spending cuts in Trump’s 2026 budget plan

White House comes out with sharp spending cuts in Trump’s 2026 budget plan

President Donald Trump's 2026 budget plan would slash non-defense domestic spending by $163 billion while increasing expenditures on national security, according to White House statements Friday.

 
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A joyful noise: Young suburban cancer survivor’s story inspires new music

A joyful noise: Young suburban cancer survivor’s story inspires new music

Twelve-year-old Lake in the Hills girl’s cancer survival story inspires new choral/orchestral work

 
Who’s on third? The Cubs’ best option may still wind up being Matt Shaw

Who’s on third? The Cubs’ best option may still wind up being Matt Shaw

The one unresolved spot in the Cubs’ lineup remains third base, which is not at all surprising. That clear need drove the decision to pursue Alex Bregman, who ultimately chose the Boston Red Sox during spring training, signing a three-year, $120 million contract that includes opt-out clauses and a substantial amount of deferred money.

 
Authorities: Woman seriously injured neighbor in unprovoked attack

Authorities: Woman seriously injured neighbor in unprovoked attack

A 53-year-old woman from an unincorporated area near Lake Villa was taken into custody Thursday after her neighbor was found beaten and seriously injured in an unprovoked attack, authorities said.

 
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Six hospitalized in Hampshire following two carbon monoxide scares this week

Six hospitalized in Hampshire following two carbon monoxide scares this week

Hampshire Fire Protection District responded to two separate carbon monoxide incidents this week that have sent a total of six people to the hospital.

 

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