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Man accused of stealing iPhones in NapervilleJan 02, 2026 1:39 pm - A man is charged with stealing three iPhones from the Apple store in downtown Naperville on New Year’s Day.
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Three charged with firing guns recklessly near Big RockJan 02, 2026 1:36 pm - Three men have been accused of firing guns recklessly, in the middle of Tuesday afternoon, in a residential area near Big Rock.
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Saying backers ‘lost their nerve,’ Democrat halts campaign in 9th Congressional DistrictJan 02, 2026 12:44 pm - Democrat Bruce Leon has halted his congressional campaign in the largely suburban 9th District.
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Cook County reports major declines in homicides, opioid overdoses in 2025Jan 02, 2026 10:52 am - The Cook County medical examiner’s office is reporting a significant decline in the number of homicides and opioid overdose deaths in 2025.
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Woodstock man faces attempted murder charge after attack at a gas station
Jan 02, 2026 9:49 am - A Woodstock man is facing charges after authorities say he “maliciously attacked” a woman in a gas station and intended to kill her. Austin Silverman, 29, of Woodstock, ...
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As state regulators warn of impending energy shortfalls, capacity prices rise again
Jan 02, 2026 9:47 am - A new report by state regulators projects energy shortfalls will begin in northern Illinois by 2029 and the rest of the state by 2031 if lawmakers and grid operators don’t act. The shortages would continue to drive up energy costs and force Illinois to import more out-of-state power.
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Food Shed co-op in Woodstock ‘having trouble’ staying afloat
Jan 02, 2026 9:36 am - About a year and a half after opening its doors, the Food Shed Co-op in Woodstock is at risk of closing them.
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Demolition begins at historic Crystal Lake Academy
Jan 02, 2026 9:24 am - The demolition of the Crystal Lake Academy Building, one of the oldest remaining structures in the city, has begun.
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Wheaton to mark America’s 250th birthday with new tree plantingsJan 02, 2026 8:51 am - A tree-planting program in Wheaton will help the city celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
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Aurora firefighters rescue woman from apartment fireJan 01, 2026 9:56 pm - Aurora firefighters were able to rescue a woman from an apartment fire Thursday evening.