Kane County
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Students’ artistic vision shines at Kane County photo contestDec 15, 2025 10:08 am - The Kane County Regional Office of Education recognized exceptional student artists at the annual reception for the countywide Student Photography Contest. The contest saw a record engagement with over 2,700 photo submissions from 17 high schools across nine weeks.
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Santa hits the ice in Hoffman EstatesDec 14, 2025 5:36 pm - Santa Claus and the Grinch are usually polar opposites when it comes to the holidays, but the duo paired up for a good cause Sunday at the Triphahn Center Ice Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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‘Quiet powerhouse’: McHenry County public defender retiring after almost 40 years on the jobDec 14, 2025 12:24 pm - After almost 40 years as McHenry County‘s public defender, Mark Cook, described as “a quiet powerhouse,” is retiring.
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Boys basketball: Schlickman beats buzzer twice, scores 23 in Wheaton North’s win over St. Charles EastDec 13, 2025 10:26 pm - Henry Schlickman didn’t really have a clear mindset after grabbing the basketball with just five seconds remaining in the first half. With the clock winding down and the...
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Boys basketball: Schaumburg’s Black, Horton team up to take down ProspectDec 13, 2025 8:31 pm - Ray Black and Tony Horton combined for 26 points and Schaumburg moved to 6-2 after its 50-40 home victory over Prospect on Saturday evening. However, it did not come with...
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Girls basketball: Fremd snaps two-game skid with entertaining win over CarmelDec 13, 2025 8:19 pm - Near the end of a taut, highly entertaining girls basketball game at Carmel Catholic on Saturday afternoon, Fremd coach Jim Weaver shouted a reminder to his Vikings as Fr...
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Geneva woman charged with felony hate crimes, aggravated battery on police officerDec 13, 2025 5:11 pm - A 51-year-old Geneva woman was charged with multiple felonies after police alleged she spit in an officer’s mouth and threatened to attack her neighbors, records show.
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Chicago man charged with breaking into Downers Grove North High School, battering janitorDec 13, 2025 4:52 pm - A 56-year-old Chicago man was charged with burglary, attempted robbery and aggravated battery for breaking into Downers Grove North High School and accosting a janitor, prosecutors said.
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‘Illinois Maker’ Bee Coco aims to be the GOAT of nontoxic, hand-poured candlesDec 13, 2025 1:56 pm - Bee Coco Candle, which makes nontoxic candles out of its shop in Geneva, has been recognized as an “Illinois Maker” by the Illinois Office of Tourism.
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Brr-rr! Cold weather advisory issued for northern IllinoisDec 13, 2025 1:41 pm - Northern Illinoisans who spend a lot of time outside in the next day or so might be susceptible to frostbite if they don’t bundle up.