Elgin
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Teen's adoption of shelter dog helps manage debilitating seizures, wins $25K for Anderson HumaneFeb 10, 2025 4:56 pm - East Dundee teen's adoption story of a shelter dog that helps her debilitating seizures wins a $25,000 prize for Anderson Humane from Petco Love.
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Larkin dancers to bring ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillars’ to life on stageFeb 10, 2025 12:35 pm - Larkin High School’s VPAA Dance Academy will present a dancing adaptation of “The Very Hungry Caterpillars” in its annual “Bring a Book to Life” performance.
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Democrats far outspent GOP rivals in suburban U.S. House races — none more than Raja KrishnamoorthiFeb 08, 2025 12:45 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spent nearly $5 million on his 2024 re-election campaign, more than any other suburban House candidate.
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Lifetime insurance for injured public safety workers under scrutiny again after change in lawFeb 08, 2025 12:15 pm - Hundreds of injured Illinois police and firefighters receive taxpayer-funded health insurance under a state law, with the number growing as courts expand eligibility, costing towns millions.
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Grief & healing: The invention of Valentine’s WeekFeb 08, 2025 6:30 am - Valentine’s Day has turned into a Valentine Week. For those in grief, it might be best to keep it simple by remembering happy times.
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Boys basketball: Cwik’s career night sparks Bartlett’s win over South ElginFeb 07, 2025 11:10 pm - Joey Cwik slashed his way to a career-high 31 points as Bartlett took home a 71-52 victory over Upstate Eight West conference rival South Elgin on Friday night in Bartlet...
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Conant High students walk out to protest deportationsFeb 07, 2025 5:31 pm - About 50 Conant High School students walked out of their last class period Friday to march in front of the Hoffman Estates school protesting threatened deportations of Hispanic immigrants.
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Three Fires Council adopts Scouting America name changeFeb 07, 2025 5:04 pm - After 115 years, Boy Scouts of America rebrands as Scouting America to reflect growing female and diverse membership.
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Weekly Roundup: High School Athletes Captured in Action by Daily Herald PhotographersFeb 07, 2025 10:32 am - Each week Daily Herald photographers capture high school athletes at their peak. We hope that you enjoy the week in sports photos through our lens as much as we enjoy sho...
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Police are using AI to write reports. Is it a high-tech time-saver or cause for concern?Feb 06, 2025 7:01 pm - The Elgin Police Department is the first in Illinois to use AI technology to generate police reports. Advocates say it saves officers time, allowing them to spend more hours patrolling the streets and responding to calls. But civil libertarians say AI tools are mistake-prone and susceptible to bias.