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Suburban hospitals rank tops in Illinois; Northwestern Memorial, Rush among best in nation

Suburban hospitals rank tops in Illinois; Northwestern Memorial, Rush among best in nation

Several suburban Northwestern Medicine hospitals have made the list of the best hospitals in Illinois, according to U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2026-27” report. And three Chicago hospitals are among the best in the nation.

 
‘This is bush league stuff’: Hoffman Estates mayor seeks return to civility after chaotic ending to board meeting

‘This is bush league stuff’: Hoffman Estates mayor seeks return to civility after chaotic ending to board meeting

What began as a protest and appeal to Hoffman Estates officials to take a more proactive stance against any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in the village spun into chaos after one speaker was ejected from Monday’s village board meeting by not giving up the microphone within the three minutes allowed.

 
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South Barrington looking at creating special taxing district to improve old Allstate headquarters site

South Barrington looking at creating special taxing district to improve old Allstate headquarters site

South Barrington officials are taking steps to create a special taxing district that would help fund improvements at the former Allstate headquarters and in a neighboring office complex.

 
Aurora man charged with murder, held pending trial after deadly wrong-way crash on Dan Ryan

Aurora man charged with murder, held pending trial after deadly wrong-way crash on Dan Ryan

A Cook County judge ordered an Aurora man held as he awaits trial in the death of a woman who was killed after he drove the wrong way on the Dan Ryan Expressway last week and crashed into another car.

 
RISE business incubator opens as Roosevelt University’s Schaumburg campus marks 30 years

RISE business incubator opens as Roosevelt University’s Schaumburg campus marks 30 years

Roosevelt University and the village of Schaumburg Tuesday launched a new business incubator program to assist suburban entrepreneurs at the now 30-year-old campus just north of Woodfield Mall.

 
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Palatine police arrest two for vehicle burglaries, graffiti in public parking garage

Palatine police arrest two for vehicle burglaries, graffiti in public parking garage

Palatine police said two men have been arrested for burglarizing multiple vehicles and tagging a village-maintained public parking garage in June.

 
Despite opposition, District 203 board renews superintendent’s contract

Despite opposition, District 203 board renews superintendent’s contract

Naperville Unit District 203 school board members voted 5-2 Monday to renew Superintendent Dan Bridges’ contract through June 30, 2031, over the objections of several parents who said the district lacks transparency and communication.

 
High school football 2026: Storylines to watch in Cook County

High school football 2026: Storylines to watch in Cook County

High schools in the area have been getting an earlier start every year. Now it is high school football’s turn. Official practice begins Wednesday. Teams will have to get ...

 
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Associate superintendent identified as finalist in District 54 superintendent search

Associate superintendent identified as finalist in District 54 superintendent search

Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 Superintendent Andy DuRoss may know who his successor is before the first day of his 14th and final school year in his current role.

 
Elgin police investigating after woman suffers gunshot wound Monday night

Elgin police investigating after woman suffers gunshot wound Monday night

Police are investigating after a woman suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound Monday night in Elgin.

 

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