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Wheaton man who died from COVID-19 remembered as loving father who could fix anything

Allan L. Rhoades of Wheaton, 81, died from COVID-19 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield on Saturday, Nov. 28. Rhoades' daugter, Nicole Rohn of Elmhurst, remembers him as a man who loved his family, who loved to dance and as someone who "knew how to fix anything."

 

New images of two unidentified Gacy victims released

New facial reconstruction images have been released of two unidentified victims of serial killer John Wayne Gacy.

 

Erehwon Mountain Outfitter to hold Schaumburg grand opening Thursday

Erehwon Mountain Outfitter to hold Schaumburg grand opening Thursday

 

Leasing office fire injures Lombard firefighter

A Lombard firefighter was treated at a hospital and released after helping put out a fire at an apartment leasing office, authorities said Monday.

 

Kane County corrections officer accused of sexual assault of inmate

A Kane County corrections officer faces felony criminal charges for engaging in sexual activity with a jail inmate, authorities said Saturday.

 

Woman rescued after crashing vehicle into Antioch Lake

A woman was rescued by divers Sunday afternoon after she crashed her vehicle into Antioch Lake, authorities said.

 

Des Plaines' historic McDonald's still stands -- but not for long

It's been seven months since crews dismantled the 62-year-old neon road sign of Ray Kroc's original McDonald's in Des Plaines, and stripped the tops of golden arches and main "McDonald's" sign from the replica restaurant building. But company officials recently confirmed they still intend to take the replica down.

 

Unique Lake County neighborhood celebrates 90 years of history

Many residential areas have been built on or near water in Lake County, but there isn't a neighborhood with a history like that of Countryside Lake.

 

State's denial of grants could hurt suburban students; U-46 leads appeals

Elgin Area School District U-46 tops a list of several suburban school districts appealing the state's denial of funding for preschool programs serving hundreds of children this school year. And state education officials are scrambling to find money elsewhere to fulfill their requests.

 

Sleepy Hollow police: Wood Dale man lunged at officers with knife

A Wood Dale man is facing charges after authorities say he lunged at Sleepy Hollow police officers with a knife during a confrontation Friday.

 

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