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Kirk Dillard

Leaders recall Ryan’s successes, flaws

Illinois leaders remembered former Gov. George Ryan as a gruff, old-school politician who made surprising pivots, was courageous, compassionate, and had serious flaws.

Dogs take off from the starting gate — some a little more eagerly than others — during the 11th annual Chihuahua Race held Sunday outside Salsa 17 Mexican Grill restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights. Participants did not need to be Chihuahuas to race … any dog under 20 pounds qualified.

And they’re off … Chihuahua races bring familiar thrill back to Arlington Heights

It’s been 3⅟₂ years since thoroughbred horses last stormed down the stretch at Arlington Park, but that doesn’t mean the thrill of racing is gone from Arlington Heights.

G.H. Merritt, chairman of New Illinois, speaks Saturday at the Palatine Township Republican Organization headquarters.

‘New Illinois’ supporters meet in Palatine, discuss urban-rural divide

The movement to create a separate state, a “New Illinois,” arrived Saturday at the Palatine Township Republican Organization office.

Autumn Provine

Chicago woman detained after high-speed chase ending in Lombard

A Chicago woman was denied pre-trial release after leading police on a chase from Bloomingdale to Lombard; a co-defendant was released after an alleged theft from a Best Buy.

Five-vehicle crash leaves 10 injured in Huntley

Ten people were injured, two seriously, in a five-vehicle crash Saturday in Huntley, authorities said.

Charlotte Soto, 2½, of Wheaton, waits for her mom, Rachel, to get her Spiderman kite airborne during the “Go Fly a Kite” event at Graf Park on Saturday in Wheaton.

Hundreds of kites soar over Wheaton’s Graf Park

Giant Manta Ray kites nearly 100 feet long were among the highlights of the Wheaton Park District's “Go Fly a Kite” event at Graf Park Saturday.

Kamila Santiago, whose cancer recovery journey inspired “Kamila’s Story,” a new choral/orchestral composition by Benjamin Martin, reacts to hearing the Lake Forest College chorus and orchestra perform the piece for the first time last week at the Gorton Center.

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

Two years ago, Kamila Santiago got terrifying news: The Lake in the Hills girl, then 10, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a malignant bone tumor on her left leg. Last year, the now 12-year-old wrote about her experience in cooperation with Sing Me a Story.

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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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