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Four teens were killed and one hospitalized in a major car crash in Wheeling last night. The teens all attended Buffalo Grove High School, District 214 spokeswoman Stephanie Kim said in a written statement to the Tribune.
Classes were canceled today at Buffalo Grove High School after a “small fire” broke out overnight, authorities said.
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Aréanah Preston funeral: Mother thanks God for ‘loaning us this angel’
Slain Chicago police Officer Aréanah Preston, who was described as “a lion” and rising star in CPD, will be remembered at her funeral today. Read more here.
More top news stories:
U.S. Supreme Court denies request to block Illinois and Naperville gun bans
Attempted murder-suicide at Fox Lake’s Dockers Restaurant blamed on ‘ongoing feud’ between brothers
Recently renovated Winnetka mansion once owned by Jewel CEO to be listed for nearly $7 million
The mansion was built in 1938 and designed by architect Solon Spencer Beman. Read more here.
More top business stories:
Elon Musk says he’s not stepping down as Tesla CEO, tells shareholders the company will advertise
Who owns the phrase ‘Taco Tuesday’? According to Taco Bell, it should be everyone
The Tribune’s Brad Biggs answers these questions and more in his weekly Bears mailbag. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
Get to know Gervon Dexter: Q&A with the new Chicago Bears defensive tackle’s college coach
How the 2019 Cape Cod League became a pivotal point in Chicago Cubs slugger Matt Mervis’ career
Nisos to relaunch as Nisos Prime, a Mediterranean steakhouse
Just two short weeks ago, Brad Parker, owner of Parker Hospitality, shut down Nisos Mediterranean, after being open for less than a year. A few weeks later, Parker is ready to announce Nisos Prime, a Mediterranean steakhouse. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
Nine months after Reserve closed, traditional Starbucks reopens Friday in downtown Naperville
‘Fast X’ review: An unleashed Jason Momoa saves the latest in the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise
Harry and Meghan in ‘near catastrophic car chase’ with paparazzi in NYC
They had gotten into a yellow cab following the Ms. Foundation gala at the Zeigfeld Ballroom on West 54th Street Tuesday night when they were pursued by several photographers. Read more here.
More top stories from around the world:
Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after GOP lawmakers override governor’s veto
Trump-backed Daniel Cameron to face Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in November
