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Authorities say a South Barrington police SUV was rear-ended in October by a Tesla whose driver had fallen asleep with the vehicle in self-driving mode.

TikTok pranks and delivery fails: A look back at the odd cases of 2025

From social media challenges gone awry to a fiery family feud and an unlucky stickup man, here’s a recap of some of the odd and unusual cases we saw in 2025.

Alec Barlow, right, records as senior Amir Meeks reads a station ID at Elgin Area School District U-46’s radio station WEPS-88.9 FM. The station is celebrating its 75th anniversary and recently held an open house for students, staff and the public.

‘Just the beginning’: U-46 radio station celebrates 75 years by focusing on the future

Elgin Area School District U-46 radio station WEPS-88.9 FM is celebrating its 75th anniversary with new content and a focus on new trends like podcasting. It’s the oldest continuously operating school district radio station in Illinois and one of the oldest in the country.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a Springfield grocery store in 2022 in favor of temporarily eliminating the state’s grocery tax. Four years later, the tax will end permanently, at least statewide.

New laws for the new year: Illinois’ grocery tax ends, aquifer protections begin

The expiration of Illinois’ 1% grocery tax is just one of several new laws set to take effect next Thursday.

Years ago, Robin Eisenstot of Buffalo Grove received this picture as a present from her father. She displays it when he visits and tucks it away when he leaves.

Dealing with unwanted gifts takes a little creativity — and a lot of tact

Whether it’s a Big Mouth Billy Bass, a cherub tchotchke or a crime scene pen holder, recipients should remember when it comes to gifts it’s the thought that counts. That said, there’s always regifting ... if you are careful!

Boys basketball: Berggren, Batavia edge York in opener at Tosh tourney

Batavia senior Brett Berggren is accustomed to making game-changing plays in football. As a wide receiver, the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder broke Batavia’s all-time receiving re...

Jarvin I. Mendez Quintanilla

Palatine man charged after police response to domestic call on Christmas Eve

A 28-year-old Palatine man is charged with multiple felonies following police officers’ response to a reported domestic-related incident on Christmas Eve.

Danis Nunez-Bonilla

Man charged with firing gun near bar in Beach Park

A 22-year-old North Chicago man is accused of firing a gun into the air several times early Saturday.

Todd Shaver

Carpentersville police chief retires

Carpentersville Police Chief Todd Shaver has retired. Shaver had been chief since March 2023.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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