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Thursday, November 14, 2019

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John Cullerton, Illinois Senate president

Illinois | Reports: State Senate President Cullerton to step down in January

Illinois State Senate President John Cullerton is will retire in January, his office confirmed Thursday night and he is said to have announced himself during a Democratic caucus today.
Attorney Cannon Lambert says a newly released police report about what happened Oct. 26 when a multiracial group of 18 was seated next to two white people at Buffalo Wild Wings in Naperville shows the restaurant’s corporate culture allowed “a cancer like racism” to take hold.

News | Attorney: Corporate culture fostered 'a cancer like racism' in Buffalo Wild Wings case

A corporate culture that "lends space to a cancer like racism" allowed a race-related situation to unfold at a Buffalo Wild Wings last month, the attorney for the group of customers involved said Thursday.
Sears is laying off hundreds of corporate workers in Hoffman Estates and San Francisco, Business Insider is reporting.

Business | Report: Sears laying off hundreds of corporate employees

Sears is laying off hundreds of corporate workers, Business Insider is reporting.
The St. Charles Unit District 303 school board approved a nearly $4 million plan to repurpose the former Haines Middle School, including demolishing the two-story wing on the east side of the building, as shown in this rendering.

News | District 303 to spend nearly $4 million to repurpose Haines Middle School

St. Charles Unit District 303 is moving forward with a nearly $4 million construction plan to repurpose the former Haines Middle School building.
Former Naperville resident James Holzhauer is in the lead after Part 1 of the “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions heading into Friday afternoon’s Part 2.
News | Holzhauer's in the lead heading into Friday's "Jeopardy!" tournament finale
A "Jeopardy!" watch party set for Friday in downtown Naperville among supporters of contestant James Holzhauer can start on an upbeat note with the Naperville North High School alum in the lead of the show's Tournament of Champions.
Legislation approved by the state Senate would set a $100 cap on the out-of-pocket price insurers can charge for insulin for those who have insurance regulated by the state.
Politics | Governor says he'll sign insulin price cap approved by legislature
A cap on prescription insulin costs for some health insurance plans is headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said Thursday he looks forward to signing the measure.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker smiles as he explains legislation he’s backing to make it easier for taxpayers to locate information about lobbyists, their clients, and campaign contributions, in his Statehouse office, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. The bill will also create an ethics commission to recommend other ethics measures after a federal bribery complaint against former Rep. Luis Arroyo, D-Chicago. (AP Photo/John O’Connor)
Illinois | House OKs greater lobbyist disclosure over GOP complaints that it's not enough
The House approved requiring more public disclosure about lobbyists Thursday in response to a federal bribery charge against a since-disgraced representative but pushed the heavy ethics-reform lifting off to a newly created commission that will report recommendations after next spring's primary election.
News | People helping people: Believe Project returns for sixth year
Daily Herald's Believe Project returns for sixth year to help people in need, people facing hardships or just folks who could use a pat on the back.
A feasibility study has concluded a Chicago casino would not be viable under the current tax structure.
Politics | Lawmakers adjourn with no Chicago casino action
Illinois lawmakers adjourned the fall veto session Thursday without voting on a bill to clear the way for development of a Chicago casino, despite last-minute efforts to get one through the House.
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu celebrates a home run against the Minnesota Twins Aug. 19 in Minneapolis.
White Sox | Abreu accepts $17.8 million offer to stay with White Sox
First baseman Jose Abreu has accepted a $17.8 million qualifying offer to remain with the Chicago White Sox next year. Abreu led the American League with 123 RBI this season.
Anthony J. Galarza is held on $100,000 bail.
Kane County | Twice-convicted heroin dealer charged with threatening West Dundee cops after felony DUI arrest
A twice-convicted heroin dealer has been arrested and charged with felony DUI and threatening two West Dundee officers who arrested him early Sunday morning. Anthony J. Galarza, 25, of Elgin, is held on $100,000 bail and faces up to five years in prison.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer talk Tuesday as they wait to speak at an event on Capitol Hill in Washington, regarding the earlier oral arguments before the Supreme Court in the case of President Trump’s decision to end the Obama-era, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), program.
Politics | Pelosi says Trump's Ukraine actions amount to 'bribery'
House Democrats are refining their impeachment case against the president to a simple allegation: Bribery.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Parents, grandparents and community members who are veterans attended an all-school assembly at Frederick School in Grayslake. The Frederick Band played the Armed Forces Medley, arranged by former Frederick band director and veteran Aaron Mulder. Each serviceman or woman stood while their branch of the military’s anthem was played.
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Huntley players swarm teammate Taylor Jakubowski as she holds up the sectional championship plaque after they beat St. Charles East during the Class 4A Dundee-Crown sectional championship in Carpentersville Wednesday.
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Leslie Meredith of Arlington Heights reacts after her name is called as the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale winner at the Westin in Itasca on Monday evening. From left are finalists Lulu Chapa of Volo, Lisa Eberhahn of Mount Prospect, Meredith, and Ann Wayne of Barrington.
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Bob Huber of South Elgin and VFW Post 5036 salutes as Taps is played during the Veterans Day service on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at the St. Charles Police Department.
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