All Stories from December 29, 2025 (Change date)
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Algonquin launching new summer festival in 2026Dec 29, 2025 4:30 pm - At the end of July, area residents and visitors will be able to gather in Algonquin’s Ted Spella Community Park for a new festival.
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How Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop’s mainstreamDec 29, 2025 4:29 pm - It is one of the most surprising music stories of the year. While streams of new music — releases from the last 18 months — were down from last year, one genre is on the rise: Christian and gospel music.
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Aurora animal control division to launch pets-for-veterans programDec 29, 2025 4:25 pm - The city of Aurora’s Animal Care and Control Division will launch a Pets For Vets Program to waive adoption fees for Illinois veterans to adopt one cat or dog every two years.
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Lake County symposium explores hidden stories and historical surprisesDec 29, 2025 4:22 pm - Stories of mistaken identity, forgotten diaries, vanished communities and newly uncovered literary treasures anchor this year’s Lake County History Symposium, presented virtually on Zoom from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 and 15.
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Get to know yourselfDec 29, 2025 4:21 pm - Annettee Budzban says we need to know our own strengths and weaknesses.
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Girls basketball: Hampshire defense sparks offense in tournament win over South ElginDec 29, 2025 3:35 pm - Hampshire opened the second half on a 10-0 run and beat South Elgin 54-38 on Monday for its first victory at the 42nd Komaromy Classic at Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville.
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Chicago artist explores shifting identities in ‘Living With Modernism: Kelli Connell’ at Elmhurst Art MuseumDec 29, 2025 3:17 pm - Elmhurst Art Museum presents "Living With Modernism: Kelli Connell," a solo exhibition by the Chicago-based artist featuring new site-specific works. The two series, “Pictures for Charis” and “Double Life,” explore relationships, identity, and connection with nature and architecture.
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Schaumburg mayor to deliver State of the Village before business community Jan. 21Dec 29, 2025 3:10 pm - Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly will deliver his 2026 State of the Village address before a breakfast gathering of the Schaumburg Business Association on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
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Proof of futility of fighting redistrictingDec 29, 2025 2:49 pm - It is a quixotic venture to reverse partisan redistricting that benefits one political party over another. The proof is right here in Illinois. Does anyone seriously thin...
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Trump must start taking responsibilityDec 29, 2025 2:48 pm - As I watched Trump’s address to the nation, his nose seemed to get longer every time he opened his mouth. His speech was either an infomercial or audition for Evelyn Wood...