Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will still require masks, but lots of suburban districts including Crystal Lake, Elgin, Harvard, Lombard, McHenry and others said that masks will be optional after a judge issued a temporary restraining order against this COVID-19 rule.

Crystal Lake father gets tattoo to match 4-year-old daughter's surgical scar

The idea of a tattoo evolved from a mantra that Matt and Lauren came to adopt during the course of Everly's journey: strength comes in knowing you're not alone.

Crystal Lake father gets tattoo to match daughter's scar
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Matt Backe of Crystal Lake got a tattoo on his chest, which looks just like the scar on the chest of his 4-year-old daughter.

Woodstock Willie emerges on Groundhog Day, predicts early spring
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Rick Bellairs, Woodstock Groundhog Day Chair, talks about Woodstock Willie and the Illinois town's grand traditions on Groundhog Day.

Suburban school district cancels January 3 classes because of COVID

In an alert sent to parents on January 2, District 300 Superintendent Susan Harkin said that staff would spend Monday trying to figure out how the latest surge in COVID cases will impact staffing and student attendance.

Cleanup efforts underway in Chicago, suburbs following first measurable snowfall

Following the first measurable snowfall of the season Tuesday afternoon, cleanup efforts were underway in Chicago and the suburbs well into the evening. 

One student arrested in Woodstock school threat investigation: Police

A Woodstock high school student was arrested during an investigation of a social media threat to Woodstock North High School, police said. 

WANTED: Have you seen 'Tyson the Bison' walking around the suburbs?

An American buffalo is on the loose in western Lake and eastern McHenry Counties, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

ICU beds become harder to find in Illinois as COVID infections spread

The state's “Region 7” area, which covers southern Cook County, plus Will, Grundy, and Kankakee counties, had just eight ICU beds available as of Dec. 2.

Man arrested in Wisconsin for double-murder in Algonquin

A man wanted for the murders of two people in north suburban Algonquin was arrested Thursday in Wisconsin.