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Best Buy Classic brings hoops talent from all over the nation to the area

More than 300 basketball teams from across the country will invade the north and northwest suburbs for the Best Buy Chicago Classic. The tournament runs … Read more ›

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A pat-down during a surprise search throughout the Lake County Jail in Waukegan. (Chris Walker, Chicago Tribune / May 24, 2012)

No contraband found in sweep of Lake County Jail

Unsuspecting inmates at the Lake County Jail were ushered into dayrooms of their housing units today as canine officers and sheriff’s corrections response team members … Read more ›

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Top 10 things to do this weekend

Concert to Benefit DuPage Habitat for Humanity’s First Ever Women Build Initiative DuPage Habitat for Humanity, a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, will … Read more ›

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Area tennis teams hoping for success at state meet

Two-time defending boys tennis state champion New Trier will have its work cut out for it to try to win its third straight title. The … Read more ›

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The boys state track and field meet gets underway Thursday in Charleston. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Area boys track athletes looking for big finishes at state

Since 1990, only five TribLocal area teams have won Illinois High School Association boys track and field state titles. Joliet West won the Class AA … Read more ›

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Metra train hits SUV near Deerfield station

An outbound Metra train collided with a SUV in the northwest suburbs this morning, delaying commuters for up to 40 minutes, officials said. Milwaukee District … Read more ›

Arts, News

Local art contest calls for farm scenes by June 1

The Lake County Heritage Farm Foundation is calling for artists to participate in its second juried showing for local farm art. The foundation held its first exhibition … Read more ›

Crime, News

Police: Mom left toddler asleep in car while she worked because she could not afford babysitter

A young mother charged with leaving her 2-year-old child alone in her vehicle while she was at work in Glenview early Monday morning is being … Read more ›

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Evanston's Margaret Bamgbose, left, won a state title in the 300 hurdles. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Area track stars bring home gold from state meet

Three individuals and one relay team from the TribLocal North/Northwest suburban area won state championships at the Illinois High School Association Girls Track and Field … Read more ›

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Chicago could get its first 90-degree day of 2012 today

Portions of the Chicago area could experience 90-degree temperatures for the first time this year today. According to ChicagoWeatherCenter.com, today’s high is expected to be … Read more ›