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Aurora-area Democrats pick teacher, union leader Jared Ploger for state Senate seat ballot spot

By Olivia Olander | Chicago Tribune
Jul 03, 2026 8:54 am - A panel of four Democratic Party suburban county chairs on Thursday selected Jared Ploger, a longtime teacher, union leader and former school board member, to replace Aurora-area state Sen. Linda Holmes on the November ballot, according to the members of the selection panel.
Roselle Lions to host July 11 blood drive to address summer shortage

By Bob Jilke, Roselle Lions Club
Jul 03, 2026 12:36 am - With summer heat keeping local blood supplies low and hospitals experiencing ongoing demand for lifesaving blood products, the Roselle Lions Club emphasizes that every donation can impact more than three patients.
Liberty Tree dedication celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in St. Charles

Submitted by Fox Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution
Jul 03, 2026 12:14 am - Community leaders and patriotic organizations dedicated an American Elm Liberty Tree at the St. Charles Police Department on June 27 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Countdown to prep football: Eight area quarterbacks to watch

By Kevin Schmit
Jul 02, 2026 6:15 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with eight area quarterbacks to see play this season.
Hampshire man accused of sexually assaulting child in Pingree Grove

By Dave Oberhelman
Jul 02, 2026 5:22 pm - A Hampshire man is facing multiple criminal charges after authorities say a child was abducted and sexually assaulted last week in Pingree Grove.
New Yemeni coffee house opens in Aurora

Daily Herald report
Jul 02, 2026 4:54 pm - A new Yemeni coffee house now is open in Aurora, following a burgeoning global and suburban trend.
Small but mighty: Why the Lake County sheriff is using personal watercraft on the Chain

By Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
Jul 02, 2026 4:46 pm - The Lake County sheriff’s Marine Unit has added a pair of personal watercraft to its fleet patrolling the Chain O’ Lakes. “It allows our deputies to respond more quickly in areas where larger patrol boats can't easily operate or even launch from,” said sheriff’s Sgt. Michael McCarty, who oversees the marine unit.
Red coats or not, toy soldiers help East Dundee salute nation’s 250th anniversary

By Mike Danahey
Jul 02, 2026 3:13 pm - Bob and Cathy Sample have donated their collection of tiny plastic soldiers with red coats, normally Christmas decorations, to be part of a display for East Dundee’s America250 celebration.
Rosie and the Rivets to perform outdoor concert in Elgin July 16

Submitted by Hanover Township
Jul 02, 2026 2:37 pm - Rosie and the Rivets will bring their retro rock and roll tribute show to the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Reserve outdoor amphitheater at 899 Jay Street in Elgin at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16.
Lake in the Hills man gets 96 years for fatal 2020 road rage shooting in Elgin

By Rick West
Jul 02, 2026 2:37 pm - A Lake in the Hills man convicted in a deadly 2020 road rage shooting in Elgin has been sentenced to 96 years in prison, authorities said.

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