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Chicago Teacher Turned 'Acerbic' CTU President Karen Lewis Dies

A "warrior" who "bowed to no one," Karen Lewis didn't just lead the movement, she "was the movement," those who knew her said. She was 67.

Parents File Lawsuit Against Robinhood For Wrongful Death Of Son

Alexander Kearns took his life last year after he saw that he apparently had a negative balance of $730,000 on his stock trading account.

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17-Foot Snowman Created By Suburban Family

Ladders and scaffolding were used to get the height of the snowman, and it was built by hand using shovels and storage containers.

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$45,000 Raised For Mom Of Girl Killed In Murder-Suicide

The funds will go to the mother of 9-year-old Adrianna Anderson of Island Lake. Police believe Adrianna's father killed her.

First Case Of B117 Variant Reported In Lake Co.: Health Officials

“We expect to see more cases of these new variants in Lake County as they seem to spread more easily and quickly than other variants."

Restaurants Want 50 Percent Capacity For Valentine's Day

Chicago Restaurant Coalition calls on Mayor Lightfoot to tap $50 million from tax increment financing for grants to struggling eateries.

Fire Ravages Motel Near O'Hare, Floor Collapses

More than 100 people were inside the O'Hare Kitchenette Motel early Monday when a massive fire broke out.

District To Launch Hybrid Learning Later This Month

Some students are set to begin returning to classrooms in District 113 four days a week.

District's In-Person Learning Plan Remains Under Wraps

The school board is expected to vote on the plan Tuesday.

78% Of Kane County Educators To Take Coronavirus Vaccine

More than 11,000 Kane County teachers and school staff members have opted to get the coronavirus vaccine this month, officials said.

2 Allege Sex Offender Assaulted Them More Than 10 Years Ago

Reports were recently filed by two females, who were between 4 and 12 years old when the sex assaults occurred, authorities said.

Suburban Group Organizes Demonstration To Stop Industrial Park

South Suburbs for Greenspace over Concrete will be at the Homewood Village Hall Thursday, trying to stop Calumet Country Club redevelopment.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Nursing Home Worker Punched 79-Year-Old: Police
• 83-Year-Old Man Killed In Head-On Crash: Sheriff
• Possible COVID-19 Superspreader Event At College Dorm
• South Side Man Accused Of Meeting Teen Who Turned Out To Be Cop
• 1 Killed, Others Injured In Hotel Shooting
• Over $96,000 In Viagra Pills Seized From Baggage At O'Hare: CBP
• Car Breaks Down And Bursts Into Flames In Orland Hills: Police
• New Police Cameras and Plate Readers Installed Across 19th Ward
• Man, 27, Killed In Route 47 Crash
• New 1099-G Tax Scam Emerges From IDES Unemployment Fraud
• Man Shot By Police Now In County Detention

Across America

• Brady, Gronk Lead Bucs To Lopsided Super Bowl Win Over Chiefs
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