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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ GWC Injury Lawyers filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court seeking over $100,000 for the wrongful death of a 2-year-old boy killed in July when a car crashed into Portillo’s entrance in Oswego—an accident deemed preventable due to missing safety bollards. Daily Herald
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pamela Olander from Palatine is asking for donations to renew the John Trout Anti-Bullying Scholarship at Fremd High School as the Class of '75 holds its 50-year reunion this weekend—named for a bullied student who died in 2011, the fund has supported 17 students over the past 10 years. She plans a casino night fundraiser in the fall to raise new money—community members are urged to send $50 checks to the District 211 Foundation. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mount Prospect officials studied new transit options after a Tuesday board meeting where a study by Civiltech Engineering recommended fixed-route shuttles, micro-transit hubs and taxi subsidies to serve residents. Village staff said they will update soon—after surveys showed most residents depend on cars—on the next steps to improve local mobility. Daily Herald
- ➤ Buffalo Grove police introduced Jonathan Officer as the new commander to the village board on Monday with his official swearing-in on July 31—he brings extensive experience from roles such as DEA Task Force officer and firearms instructor. Daily Herald
- ➤ Schaumburg Deputy Fire Chief Fabio Puccini will become fire chief on Sept. 13 after Village Manager Brian Townsend’s recommendation replaces retiring chief Jim Walters—Puccini has worked in the department for 23 years and earned degrees from Southern Illinois University—and he said he is ready to lead the team in keeping the community safe. Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today at 10:00 a.m. the UIC Pharmacognosy Institute is hosting the Annual Atkins Medicinal Plant Garden Walk that is free and open to the public. Visitors can explore the garden and speak with College of Pharmacy researchers — Jean-Luc Wolfender from the University of Geneva will give a scientific lecture. Today UIC
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