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Marathon man: Arlington Heights mayor on Bears, politics and more as he prepares to leave office

Marathon man: Arlington Heights mayor on Bears, politics and more as he prepares to leave office

After 34 years as Arlington Heights’ longest-serving elected official, Mayor Tom Hayes reflects on attracting the Bears to town, guiding the village through the pandemic, and navigating political waters.

 
‘The sky is the limit’: Suburban park districts are taking playground redesigns to new heights

‘The sky is the limit’: Suburban park districts are taking playground redesigns to new heights

Swings, slides and monkey bars alone don’t cut it anymore, that’s why many suburban park districts are designing modern playgrounds that promote inclusivity, accessibility and creativity for all park visitors.

 
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2 pedestrians killed, infant critically injured in Winnetka

2 pedestrians killed, infant critically injured in Winnetka

Two female pedestrians were killed and an infant in a stroller was critically injured in a crash Friday evening in the north suburbs, according to a story on ABC 7 Chicago.

 
Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

OMAHA, Neb. — Revered investor Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year. Buffett sai...

 

 
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Hunger and malnutrition are rising across Gaza as Israel's blockade leaves mothers with few options

Hunger and malnutrition are rising across Gaza as Israel's blockade leaves mothers with few options

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — The little boy is in tears and, understandably, irritable. Diarrhea has plagued him for half his brief life. He is dehydrated and so weak. Attac...

 
Daily Herald opinion: A complicated legacy: Ryan’s life, leadership defined by diverse considerations

Daily Herald opinion: A complicated legacy: Ryan’s life, leadership defined by diverse considerations

Daily Herald opinion: Upon the deaths of certain political or cultural leaders, the legacy that is left behind can be readily apparent and, even if tinged by sadness, fairly easy to describe. And then, there is George Ryan.

 
Huntley seeks participants for its new July 4 parade

Huntley seeks participants for its new July 4 parade

Huntley is getting ready to launch its new Fourth of July parade.

 
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Donovan Mitchell uses Jazz’s postseason disappointment from 2021 to fuel Cavaliers’ run this year

Donovan Mitchell uses Jazz’s postseason disappointment from 2021 to fuel Cavaliers’ run this year

Donovan Mitchell hasn't allowed himself to enjoy leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to the top seed in the Eastern Conference. The painful memories of what happened the last time he was on a team with a top seed provided fuel for his leadership.

 
Brewers’ Murphy and Cubs’ Counsell say they've remained friends even while managing division rivals

Brewers’ Murphy and Cubs’ Counsell say they've remained friends even while managing division rivals

Milwaukee's Pat Murphy and the Chicago Cubs' Craig Counsell have a friendship that goes back well over three decades. That wasn't going to end now that they're no longer working together. But they acknowledge the fact they now manage division rivals has impacted that relationship.

 

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