All Stories from December 24, 2025 (Change date)
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Van’s Frozen Custard opens new spot; Duke’s Blues N BBQ looks to new locationDec 24, 2025 1:26 pm - As Van’s Frozen Custard celebrates the opening of its new location in West Dundee, Duke’s Blues N BBQ is looking forward to a more permanent home in the former Van’s location in East Dundee.
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Suburban man arrested after shots fired in ElginDec 24, 2025 1:01 pm - A Hoffman Estates man is facing charges after shots were fired during a reported domestic disturbance in Elgin.
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‘It’s simply marvelous’: Volunteers deliver Christmas meals to older DuPage, Kane residentsDec 24, 2025 12:52 pm - Volunteers for Little Brothers — Friends of the Elderly, a nationwide nonprofit group that has facilities in the Batavia area and Chicago, delivered meals Wednesday to older residents in DuPage and Kane counties.
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Teen arrested after shots fired in ElginDec 24, 2025 12:51 pm - A Gilberts teen, who Elgin police say fired a gun last weekend in Elgin, is now facing charges.
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District 220 board reverses decision to buy properties for parkingDec 24, 2025 12:09 pm - The Barrington Area Unit District 220 school board voted 4-3 Tuesday to reverse its August decision to purchase four properties for parking expansion at Barrington High School.
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The 10 national sports moments that defined 2025Dec 24, 2025 11:21 am - The year in sports was a scandalous one, from the varied drama of college football’s coaching ranks to a stunning NBA trade to controversy that opened up questions about ...
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Bears, Patriots, Jaguars clinch playoff berths in stunning first-year coaching turnaroundsDec 24, 2025 10:47 am - Chicago, New England and Jacksonville were all fighting for draft positioning at this time a year ago, with the three teams finishing off seasons that left them at the bottom of the NFL standings.
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Retail theft at Villa Park store leads to high-speed police chaseDec 24, 2025 10:27 am - A Chicago woman is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase after the theft of more than $1,400 in merchandise was reported at a Villa Park store, authorities said.
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Sarley: A great chance to learn about fishing from a local expertDec 24, 2025 10:00 am - If I am not fishing, I love to be listening to great fishermen talk about fishing. I do like this time of year because the fishing shows are headed to town. I love sitting in the crowd and listening to great anglers giving tips and telling tales.
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‘He just was all in for the kids’: Tough but fair, wrestling legend Ed Ewoldt diesDec 24, 2025 10:00 am - Ed Ewoldt, Illinois’ official state wrestling historian and a National Wrestling Hall of Fame lifetime achievement award honoree, died Dec. 14.