All Stories from January 12, 2026 (Change date)
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Schaumburg man stole $15K from elderly woman while posing as handyman, authorities sayJan 12, 2026 12:02 pm - A man knocked on the door of an 89-year-old Crystal Lake woman, told her he repairs chimneys and driveways, and then stole $15,000 from her after she let him into her home, authorities say.
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A razor-sharp battle for power comes to Parker Players Theater CompanyJan 12, 2026 11:59 am - This winter, Parker Players Theater Company invites audiences to step inside a castle where power is currency, love is leverage, and family is the most dangerous battlefield of all.
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Itasca District 10 named national winner at District Administration 2025 National Superintendents SummitJan 12, 2026 11:45 am - Itasca Elementary District 10 received the District of Distinction: Professional Development & Wellness Award at the 2025 District Administration Leadership Institute National Superintendents Summit for its comprehensive approach to strengthening educator capacity and supporting every learner.
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Record-breaking community support fuels township food pantryJan 12, 2026 11:40 am - Vernon Township is proud to highlight the impact its Food Pantry made in 2025, marked by record-breaking donations, strong community partnerships, and dedicated volunteers who helped to expand outreach and provided meaningful assistance to hundreds of local individuals and families facing food insecurity.
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Families can win a free week of camp at Summer Camp Open House on Jan. 15 in NorthbrookJan 12, 2026 11:25 am - Now that the New Year has begun, it’s time to start thinking about enrolling children in summer camp.
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Naperville park commissioners extend executive director’s contractJan 12, 2026 11:22 am - Naperville Park District Executive Director Brad Wilson has another year on his contract.
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GreenMan Theatre Storytellers present ‘Travel Stories’ in trio of performancesJan 12, 2026 10:45 am - GreenMan Theatre Storytellers will present “Travel Stories” through storytelling performances exploring journeys, both real and imaginary.
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Spotlight: Marriott revives ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ while Metropolis stages a concert version of ‘Oliver!’Jan 12, 2026 10:41 am - This week’s theater openings include Marriott’s revival of “Little Shop of Horrors,” Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s concert version of “Oliver!,” Goodman Theatre’s showcase of in-progress plays and the eighth Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.
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Local coach, athletes to be honored at West Aurora Athletic Hall of Fame ceremonyJan 12, 2026 10:34 am - West Aurora High School will induct a new class into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Jan. 17, honoring a coach and four alumni athletes.
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Girls basketball Top 20Jan 12, 2026 10:31 am - Waubonsie Valley, Benet and Naperville Central are the top three teams in this week’s Daily Herald girls basketball Top 20.