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The July 2 show in Arlington Heights will feature 400 drones creating patriotic aerial displays synchronized to music.
The weekly market runs Saturdays beginning this weekend through Oct. 24, featuring produce, flowers, baked goods and other local items.
The investigation remains incomplete pending final reports from the medical examiner's office, police said.
Metra said service on the Union Pacific Northwest line was suspended after the crash,
By: Eric Degrechie
Cyber tips led investigators to a local home and grocery store before felony charges were approved, officials said.
The free July 29 event will feature live music, demonstrations, games, food and opportunities to meet first responders.
By: Eric Degrechie
The charges stem from a shooting last week involving two 15-year-old boys and a 14-year-old boy.
Authorities said three residences were destroyed and several people were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
By: Eric Degrechie
Plus: 150+ explicit child files found on phone, 13 injured in drive-by, kid disappears with man for rendezvous, 2 die in motorcycle crash
Northbrook police also handled reports of theft, credit card fraud, fake prescriptions, retail theft and DUI.
