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Other reports include a stolen electric bicycle, catalytic converter theft and several traffic arrests.
By: Eric DeGrechie
Officers said a police K-9 helped locate the 22-year-old nearly 2½ hours after he ran from the vehicle.
The monthlong enforcement effort also resulted in four arrests, police said.
The law establishes early language assessments for children who are deaf, hard of hearing or DeafBlind.
By: Eric DeGrechie
Mary Ann Chambers will represent parks and recreation interests on the Illinois Natural Resources Advisory Board.
The new Lehigh Avenue business offers haircuts, shaves, skin care and hand-and-foot treatments in a lounge-like setting.
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District said infection risk remains low but is increasing.
The Arlington Heights program will feature surveillance equipment, covert cameras and other tools used by licensed investigators.
The Advocate Health facility will begin seeing District 225 students and staff members later this month.
Grady and Deputy Police Chief Brian Spolar are among 19 certified therapy canine teams in Illinois.
