All Stories from December 19, 2025 (Change date)
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Ole Miss bracing for a better Tulane team in College Football Playoff openerDec 19, 2025 3:40 pm - At first glance, Tulane’s visit to Ole Miss for a first-round College Football Playoff game looks like a mismatch of a rematch. Circumstances have changed, however, since the Rebels routed the Green Wave 45-10 back on Sept. 20.
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Oregon vs. James Madison a study in contrasts as high-profile Ducks host a newcomer to the playoffsDec 19, 2025 3:16 pm - The College Football Playoff is pretty much business as usual for Oregon. The story is different for James Madison.
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Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigationDec 19, 2025 3:11 pm - The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world’s most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.
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Texas A&M is not happy just to be here. Aggies plan to beat Miami, and win it all in their CFP debutDec 19, 2025 3:09 pm - Texas A&M coach Mike Elko and the Aggies aren't content to simply reach the College Football Playoff for the first time ahead of their debut against Miami. Elko has confidence in his team's ability to compete for a national championship.
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Downers Grove woman helps form Operation Midway Bliss to assist those affected by ICEDec 19, 2025 2:45 pm - A duo that met through social media has joined up to support families that have been directly impacted by ICE raids in the Chicago area this holiday season.
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Listening for the baby’s cry: A pint-size miracle brings Christmas joyDec 19, 2025 2:19 pm - This Christmas season, the Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos finds joy in watching his tiny premie grandson overcoming challenges during his stay in a hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.
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ComEd, Ameren rate hike requests cut by millions after state energy reviewDec 19, 2025 2:13 pm - The Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday struck millions from utility rate hike requests by ComEd and Ameren in a decision officials said is meant to balance utility ...
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Illinois education officials brace for lean fiscal year aheadDec 19, 2025 2:12 pm - Illinois Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders cautioned members of the State Board of Education Wednesday not to get their hopes up for any big increase in K-12 schoo...
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Divided Crystal Lake park board ends metal detectors, extra security at meetingsDec 19, 2025 2:11 pm - Heightened security and metal detectors will be removed from Crystal Lake Park District board meetings starting in January.
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Fire station upgrades foreseen in Schaumburg’s $453 million, 5-year capital planDec 19, 2025 2:10 pm - Upgrades to two fire stations are the likeliest building improvements to follow the complete replacement of Schaumburg’s village hall and police station in the village’s revised $453 million, five-year capital plan.