St. Charles
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Candidate forum for 8th Congressional District Democratic primary set for Jan. 15Dec 26, 2025 11:42 am - A live forum for the eight candidates in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District seat currently held by Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg has been scheduled for Jan. 15 in Schaumburg.
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The ‘best birds’ of 2025: Snowy Owl, Mountain Bluebird and more arrived this yearDec 26, 2025 2:00 am - As 2025 comes to a close, “Words on Birds” columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birding.
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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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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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‘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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Girls basketball: Mersinger helps Benet get early jump on St. Charles East, advance to Montini tournament semifinalsDec 23, 2025 8:13 pm - Ever since junior point guard Ava Mersinger made her varsity debut as a freshman, Benet coach Joe Kilbride has been urging her to shoot the ball. Now she’s finally doing ...
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Why three congressional candidates could be booted from the ballotDec 23, 2025 3:56 pm - Three congressional candidates will find out next month if they’ll appear on March 2026 primary ballots.
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Dining out: Giordano’s ‘Da Pizza’ honors ’85 Bears, new nightlife spot in St. Charles and moreDec 23, 2025 9:57 am - Giordano’s is honoring the Super Bowl-winning 1985 Chicago Bears with Da Pizza. The new nightlife spot Playa opens in St. Charles on New Year’s Eve, and Drury Lane hosts breakfast and brunch with carolers this weekend.
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DIY crafters flock to makerspaces to create custom holiday giftsDec 22, 2025 7:01 pm - Makerspaces are experiencing a surge in activity this holiday season as people look to create personalized, handmade gifts and save money.
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Five holiday high school basketball tournaments to check outDec 22, 2025 6:11 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at five holiday high school basketball tournament to check out in the next several days.