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Buffalo Grove teen Nikki Rodrigues, a senior at Stevenson High School, successfully navigated the final auditions for “American Idol.”

Buffalo Grove teen on way to becoming next American Idol

Nikki Rodrigues had two reasons to celebrate Sunday night. It was not only the Stevenson High School senior’s 18th birthday. It was also the night her successful audition for “American Idol” aired.

Hoffman Estates house fire causes $250,000 in damage

No injuries were reported in a Monday night house fire in Hoffman Estates that caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.

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Man charged with retail theft, fleeing police in a minivan

A Chicago man is accused of stealing merchandise from several stores Saturday night before leading police on a chase that ended in Oak Brook.

An owner from Three Heads Smoke Shop in Elgin told city council members that their move to ban synthetic THC products will put Elgin stores at a competitive disadvantage, forcing many to close.

Elgin City Council rejects delay of ban on synthetic THC product sales

The Elgin City Council voted 5-4 against delaying a ban on the sale of synthetically derived THC products, despite pleas from local business owners who were hoping for a window to be able to sell their remaining inventory.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will bring their “Restless Leg Tour” to the Rosemont Theatre Sunday, April 6.

Things to do April 4-10: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, WWE SmackDown, Great Midwest Train Show and more

Mark your calendar for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s “Restless Leg Tour,” WWE SmackDown, the Great Midwest Train Show, comedy from Nick Swardson and more happening this week.

The Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, left, and Carson Kelly, right, celebrate during a game earlier this month against the Dodgers. Kelly on Monday hit for the cycle against the Athletics in West Sacramento.

Kelly hits for cycle and Cubs power past Athletics 18-3 in 1st MLB game at Sutter Health Park

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Carson Kelly hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Michael Busch launched a two-run homer on the way to a career-high four RBIs, and the Chi...

Rolling Meadows’ Ian Miletic outstretches Fremd’s Tommy Moffett for two points during a playoff game this season.

Who had the area’s top boys prep basketball performances of the season?

This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top boys prep basketball performances of the season.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson speaks during a news conference earlier this month at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.

How Johnson’s play calling shaped path to Bears’ head coach

How Ben Johnson’s play calling helped shape his path to becoming the Bears’ new head coach.

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Students, women in trades advocate for more career and technical education
Students, women in trades advocate for more career and technical education
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Illinois governor moves to slash cover crop funds despite rising demand
Illinois governor moves to slash cover crop funds despite rising demand
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Intellectual and developmental disability services brace for potential Medicaid cuts
Intellectual and developmental disability services brace for potential Medicaid cuts
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Trump administration blocks more than $400M in funding for Illinois health programs
Trump administration blocks more than $400M in funding for Illinois health programs
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