Burlington
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Burlington Central’s banner season ends in 6A quarterfinalsNov 15, 2025 7:05 pm - Fenwick senior defensive lineman Zikomo Mbewe is among members of the school’s bagpipes club, which leads the football team to the field at Triton College before every ho...
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Why do so many Democratic U.S. House members in the suburbs have primary challengers?Nov 15, 2025 5:00 pm - Reflecting what some experts see as a national trend, four of the six congressional representatives running for reelection in the North, West or Northwest suburbs next year are facing primary challenges.
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Families in need line up early for distribution of 1,000 holiday meals in ElginNov 15, 2025 2:22 pm - Two organizations and nearly 70 volunteers combined their efforts to distribute 1,000 holiday meals to families in need Saturday morning at Elgin Community College as just one component of their service to thousands more through the end of the year.
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Suburban hospitals receive ‘A’ rating in hospital safety reportNov 15, 2025 11:40 am - Sixteen suburban hospitals are among 35 statewide to receive an “A” rating for excellence in patient safety on The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2025 patient safety report card.
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Elgin Vineyard marks 35 years with ThanksgivingNov 14, 2025 10:57 pm - Vineyard Church of Elgin is celebrating its 35th anniversary on Nov. 23 with a special service featuring the Vineyard Choir, founding pastor, and area overseer.
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BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois announces 2025 Torch Awards winnersNov 14, 2025 2:15 pm - The Better Business Bureau recently announced the 2025 winners of the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics and Excellence, recognized as one of the most prestigious accolades for brand and reputation-building.
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Fox Valley Chapter SAR honors legacy and leadership at annual awards luncheonNov 14, 2025 12:30 pm - The Fox Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held its annual awards luncheon and officer induction ceremony. Several individuals were recognized for their service, leadership, and commitment to preserving American history and values.
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Kane County board OKs 2026 budget, begins amending itNov 14, 2025 12:02 pm - Kane County Board members voted this week to adopt the county’s budget for the fiscal year that starts Dec. 1. Then they immediately amended the budget to authorize more spending, mostly for justice-related expenses.
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Elgin man charged with DUI after drinking tequila in front of deputies who responded to crashNov 14, 2025 9:42 am - An Elgin man was charged Thursday after authorities said his SUV crashed in a corn field east of Sycamore, and when they responded to the crash, he drank out of an open tequila bottle in front of sheriff’s deputies.
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Why Elgin could increase its general property tax levy for the first time in more than a decadeNov 13, 2025 1:27 pm - Elgin’s proposed 2026 budget calls for the city’s first increase in the general property tax levy in more than a decade.