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A dispute over a family dog precipitated a shooting Sunday in Palatine that left two people dead, Palatine police said.

Edward Kuemper, 49, 1540 E. Reynolds Drive, shot 21-year-old Bradley Morrison at about 8:34 p.m. before turning the .40 caliber handgun on himself, police say.



Lake County Coroner Richard Keller pleaded guilty to two felony charges and immediately resigned from his job, according to the Lake County State's Attorney Michael Waller.

Keller was charged with obstructing justice and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, Waller stated in a release today. After pleading guilty to both felony charges, Keller resigned his post as Lake County Coroner, effective immediately.



A bottle-like object found at Barrington High School prompted the school to be evacuated at 2:15 p.m.

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An amendment to zoning laws would restrict home businesses and how those businesses are allowed to run in LITH.

The restrictions could limit the number of people that gather within the home, the amount of space in a home that could be used for business purposes and the signage used to let people know the business is there.



The new farmers market will begin June 5 and run through Oct. 9

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