Carpentersville
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‘It gives me hope’: Elgin mom and her five children receive Christmas cheer from firefighters — and SantaDec 25, 2025 2:18 pm - On Christmas morning, 11-year-old Cande Rufino was at the window of his Elgin apartment on the lookout for Santa.Soon, he and his four siblings and his mom, Yvette Rufino, would receive food and gifts from Elgin firefighters.
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How do the Herald Cup standings look after the fall season?Dec 25, 2025 10:00 am - Now that we’ve seen more than a foot of snow smack the ground, it’s probably time to check in on the Herald Cup standings.
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‘Eatertainment’: Algonquin Pickle Haus rebrands restaurant, aims to be where people go to eat, not just playDec 25, 2025 9:28 am - With hopes to become an established “eatertainment” business in Algonquin, Pickle Haus is rebranding its restaurant to let customers know the food can stand on its own.
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New Algonquin Scooter’s Coffee to hold grand opening celebration Jan. 2.Dec 25, 2025 8:48 am - The recently opened Scooter’s Coffee in Algonquin will hold a grand opening celebration Jan. 2, with the first 100 customers winning free drinks for a week through the Scooter’s Coffee mobile app.
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Kane County Health Department, staffer honoredDec 25, 2025 8:46 am - The Kane County Health Department was named Organization of the Year, and KCHD substance use prevention specialist Sharon Cabrera was honored with the Community Leader Award by the Kane County Recovery-Oriented System of Care at the annual DuPage and Kane County ROSC Awards.
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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.