Tom Robb

Award winning reporter, photographer & political editor at Journal & Topics Newspapers opinions are mine. Follow my work at

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@SenatorFine Is there also a free state returns filing site?

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FIRE ALERT: #DesPlaines - Car fire reported at Exxon gas station at Elmhurst Road and Algonquin Road...heavy fire in engine compartment of vehicle near pumps...

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@elonmusk I thought your boy @POTUS was going to bring down prices. $11.49 eggs (the sale price) is not doing that.

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CRASH ALERT: #MountProspect - Vehicle vs. light pole reported at Main Street and Prospect Avenue...driver possibly unconscious...

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Update on Navy burn pit, landfill remediation project, public meetings mid-summer before project starts, was scheduled for spring 2025.
https://t.co/ZomxJ2OBen
@janschakowsky @GlenviewVillage @USNavy

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#BreakingNews Aaron Del Mar resigned today as co-chair of the Illinois Republican Party. He retains his posts as a state central and township committeeman.
“I cannot and will not be complicit in the current course of action within the party” https://t.co/QCVKEo7mlU

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I'll be posting more on @tomrobb on Blue Sky @tomrobb.bsky.social. please join me there or on Facebook @TomRobbJournalist @NilesJournal or @ElkGroveJournal

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PowerSchool the student info system used by Glenbrook HS D225, suffered a global data breach, including D225
https://t.co/cgZV4grhdO

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@Louniki_ I'm with the Niles-Park Ridge Journal interested in using your photo please give me a call at 847-299-5511 ex 114 names kept confidential.

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CRASH ALERT: #ParkRidge - Accident reported on Higgins Road just east of Dee...two cars, minor to moderate damage...

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FIRE ALERT: #ArlingtonHeights - Report of garbage truck on fire near corner of Euclid Avenue and Derbyshire...crew off with a line...propane tank explosion on truck reported at 4:05 p.m...ambulances requested and police to shut down Euclid...

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CRASH ALERT: #Rosemont - Accident with injuries reported on southbound I-294 at mile marker 39.75...two vehicles with heavy damage...

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So @McDonalds your $5 value meal is now $6, I see where this is going. Looks like @BurgerKing and @Wendys for me.

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An Elk Grove Village man, shot in the head outside his home early this morning is hospitalized in stable condition. Police are investigating, and said no threat to the public exists.
https://t.co/zWixrWVqg2
@EGVPD @JT_Scanner @ElkGroveJournal

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Here's our recap of local State House and Senate race results in #Election2024, where Democrats ran the tables.
https://t.co/1taKFrstOo

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The @JournalTopics Newspapers made endorsements for state & federal reps in Washington & Springfield (unlike some newspapers) for the Nov. 5 election. Whichever way you vote, please do. Early voting is open 7 days a week across Cook County. #Election2024
https://t.co/OPylLAiHs3

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FIRE ALERT: #ElkGroveVillage - Report of possible fire on 300 block of Criss Circle in Elk Grove Business Park...light smoke showing...plastic containers on fire in rear of industrial building.

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Niles West High School head varsity football coach Torresso was placed on leave. Students question why. https://t.co/gqZBkQdGuR
@Dion_JTsports @NilesJournal @NilesWestWolves

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Meet the newest @EGVPD recruit, Knox, now in training.
https://t.co/eJUaTWHH3C
@JT_Scanner @ElkGroveJournal

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#TrafficAlert You'll want to avoid York Rd between Devon and Superior in Elk Grove for the next few months as lanes are reduced for an IL Tollway project
https://t.co/TsyBwFadnr
@IllinoisTollway @ElkGroveJournal @EGVPD @EGVBusinessPark