Kane County
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Retired Barrington High School teacher takes a spin at ‘Wheel of Fortune’Jan 12, 2026 3:44 pm - Retired Barrington High School teacher Rob Baker is set to appear on "Wheel of Fortune" Tuesday, the culmination of a three-month journey from online application to a Culver City, California, sound stage.
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Additional charges for 3 recent high school grads accused of sexually assaulting classmate at partyJan 12, 2026 3:32 pm - Three recent high school graduates accused of sexually assaulting a classmate at a party in Roselle are facing additional charges.
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Lake County farm aims to provide fresh, chemical-free produce to restaurants and homesJan 12, 2026 2:50 pm - Mother-son duo Diana and Nic Geudtner own and operate Living Roots Farm in Fox Lake that provides fresh produce to residents and restaurants in the region, and will be opening their storefront in February.
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Fun City in Algonquin sued by 3rd customer claiming foam pit injuryJan 12, 2026 1:20 pm - A third customer who visited Fun City Adventure Park in Algonquin last year has filed a civil lawsuit seeking more than $50,000 in damages, claiming that she was injured after jumping into a foam pit.
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Aurora man gets 6 years in drug, guns caseJan 12, 2026 12:43 pm - The Aurora Police Department announced Monday that a man was sentenced to six years in prison in a drug and guns case.
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Bear spray attack hospitalizes Lake County deputyJan 12, 2026 12:16 pm - A Lake County sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized Monday after being sprayed with bear spray in Libertyville.
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Local coach, athletes to be honored at West Aurora Athletic Hall of Fame ceremonyJan 12, 2026 10:34 am - West Aurora High School will induct a new class into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Jan. 17, honoring a coach and four alumni athletes.
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Huntley Unit District 158 board vacancy prompts call for applicantsJan 12, 2026 9:48 am - Huntley Unit District 158 is seeking applicants for a vacant board of education seat following a resignation.
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Andrew Schwab withdraws candidacy for Kane County sheriff, endorses JohnsonJan 12, 2026 9:20 am - Democratic hopeful Andrew Schwab announced on Facebook that he was withdrawing his candidacy for Kane County sheriff and endorsed Undersheriff Amy Johnson.
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‘He’s a connector of people’: Palatine High Bilingual Biology teacher impacts both students and colleaguesJan 12, 2026 8:35 am - Palatine High School’s Mauricio Orozco is that rare teacher whose excellence can be measured not only by his impact on his students but also his influence on colleagues as an instructional coach.