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Kaneland High Reopens After Measles Exposure Prompts Immunity Checks
Kaneland High School in Maple Park returns to in-person classes after an e-learning day prompted by a potential measles exposure; health officials continue monitoring exposures and the district is verifying vaccination records as a confirmed measles case involving an unvaccinated resident is investigated and immunity guidance is issued.
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Gary faith and community rally as multi-week outage drags on
Nearly 5,000 Gary homes remain without power into a third week after severe storms, as church services and prayers frame residents’ response. Mayor Eddie Melton and local leaders press NIPSCO for faster, more transparent restoration while state and federal relief efforts are discussed to address food, housing, and other impacts amid ongoing outages.
Maine hospital data breach could yield up to $5,000 per patient
A proposed class-action settlement could pay Central Maine Healthcare hospital patients affected by a data breach up to $5,000 per person, with claims processes and eligibility details outlined if the deal is approved.
MBTA shuttle misrouted to Stoneham during Orange Line shutdown
An MBTA Orange Line shuttle bound for North Station mistakenly drove to Stoneham, about 10 miles away, on the first day of an 11-day shutdown between Oak Grove and Back Bay. Passengers were later brought to North Station, the driver was removed from service, MBTA apologized, and free shuttles continue to operate during the outage.
Crawdaddy Provisions Closes After 15-Year Run as Owners Prioritize Health
Crawdaddy Provisions will not reopen its market as owners Dereck and Joan Brady shift to health-focused recovery after 15 years operating the business across a food truck, a restaurant, and a market. Dereck has been diagnosed with Stage 1 pancreatic cancer and will begin chemotherapy ahead of a Whipple procedure, while Joan is recovering from hip replacement surgery. The couple said health must come first, and thanked customers and the community as they begin this new chapter.
Kim Zolciak's Son Faces Alleged Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges in Georgia
In Alpharetta, Georgia, 15-year-old Kroy Biermann Jr., son of Kim Zolciak and former Falcons player Kroy Biermann, was arrested Aug. 17 and charged as an adult with aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery in connection with an alleged April gym incident. Zolciak and Biermann deny the allegations, noting no DNA linked to their son was found, while investigators say the case remains under review as more details emerge.
New York grandmother found deceased in Las Vegas after disappearance
A 63-year-old New York grandmother, Alisa Goods, who vanished in Las Vegas on Aug. 16 during a vacation, has been found deceased. The cause and manner of death have not been released, and a family-led burial fundraiser has been established as the case remains developing.
Northern San Andreas Fault Slips Faster, Hinting at More Frequent Quakes
A new geologist's study indicates the northern San Andreas Fault is slipping faster than previously thought, suggesting earthquakes may occur more frequently in the Bay Area; the digest also notes a Fairfield disappearance and various regional and national news items.
Sandusky man fights for second liver transplant after relapse
Chris Collins, 38, of Sandusky, was diagnosed as a teen with primary sclerosing cholangitis and received a liver from his aunt in 2023; now, due to disease recurrence and a post-transplant complication, he needs a second liver transplant and has been placed on the transplant list, with a potential living donor option and community fundraising to support the family.
Two Milligan Cyclists Die in Local Crash, First Responders on Scene
Preliminary reports indicate two people died in a crash involving Milligan University’s cycling team, with multiple others injured as first responders and air medical helicopters converge on the scene to transport victims to area hospitals.
Protest outside Dearborn City Council triggers police action and arrests
A large crowd gathered outside the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn ahead of a City Council meeting as riot police restricted indoor access. Organizers tied to a so‑called “Christian Crusader March” spoke at the gathering, and police coordinated with multiple agencies to ensure safety while allowing First Amendment activity. Inside the meeting, Jake Lang and Lorenzo Sewell spoke; Lang attempted to bring a Quran to the podium, was refused, and later escorted out after tearing up the Quran. Several arrests were reported outside the venue, and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and City Council President Mike Sareini defended the city’s handling of the situation.