Mayor Jim Dodge opposes the Build Act, citing concerns about stormwater management, school capacity, and emergency services without infrastructure upgrades.
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Pair charged with stealing from Kohl’s
Two people were arrested April 24 for possession of drug paraphernalia and retail theft after police said they took $184 in merchandise from Kohl’s.
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Texas woman charged with trespass at Apple Store
Susan Morrison, 59, of Dallas, Texas, was charged April 22 with criminal trespass for refusing to leave the Apple Store in the Orland Square Mall, police said.
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Police learn woman wanted on 9 warrants
Racquel McCain, 37, of the 1100 block of 90th Street in Chicago, initially gave police a bogus name and could not provide a matching date of birth.
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Douglas Gehrling, 60
Douglas C. “Doug” Gehrling Sr. of Crown Point, Indiana. He was 60.
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Rimon Rezko, 68
Rimon Rezkallah Rezko, a devoted family man known for his quick wit and genuine interest in those around him, died Sunday, May 10, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. He was 68.
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Stephanie “Taffi” Ptaszkowski
Stephanie E. “Taffi” Ptaszkowski died peacefully early Sunday morning, May 10, 2026.
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Elizabeth H. Shepler
Elizabeth H. Shepler died Friday morning, May 8, 2026, with her family at her side.
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Carmella Josephine Domovich, 94
Carmella Josephine Domovich, a Chicago resident who was preceded in death by her husband of many years, died Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was 94.