Kane County
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National Guard soldier from Carpentersville dies in car crashSep 09, 2026 2:26 pm - An Illinois Army National Guard soldier was killed Sunday night in a car crash while returning to his home in Carpentersville.
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‘He is the perfect mark’: Lawyer for Border Patrol agent accused of raping, robbing sex workers in suburbs alleges setupSep 09, 2026 2:09 pm - Prosecutors told a federal jury Wednesday a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent used his badge and his gun to burst into hotel rooms and rob and rape four Chinese sex workers in a series of brazen attacks in 2022 that turned his duty to serve and protect on its head.
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Of halls of fame and a beloved coachSep 09, 2026 1:52 pm - Retired Palatine baseball coach Jim Koller passes; Glenbard South and Wheaton Warrenville South hold their hall of fame inductions.
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Elgin-area chamber appoints economic development directorSep 09, 2026 1:12 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce has appointed Sarosh Saher as economic development director of its Elgin Development Group, a division of the chamber.
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Second measles case reported in Kane CountySep 09, 2026 12:17 pm - A second case of measles has been reported in Kane County. The latest person diagnosed with measles was in contact with the first individual, according to a news release from the Kane County Health Department.
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Forums set for Bean, Davis Congressional race and 5 Northwest suburban state districtsSep 09, 2026 10:26 am - The race between Democrat Melissa Bean of Barrington and Republican Jennifer Davis of Huntley in the 8th Congressional District and those for five state legislative seats will be the subject of candidate forums this month.
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Masked intruders break into several gambling machines and cash register at Green Oaks gas stationSep 09, 2026 9:57 am - Authorities are investigating a targeted break-in early Wednesday to several gambling machines and a cash register at a gas station in Green Oaks.
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Award-winning quartets to perform at Chorus of DuPage’s fall show in NapervilleSep 09, 2026 9:41 am - Stiletto Quartet, a Naperville-area all-female barbershop group that won the SingUnited Midwest Harmony 2026 Quartet Champions title in May, will perform at the Chorus of DuPage's fall show "Melodies and Memories" Sept. 12 at Grace United Methodist Church.
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Fox Valley Steampunk Festival debuts at trolley museum with Victorian-era fantasy funSep 09, 2026 9:37 am - The Fox River Trolley Museum in South Elgin will host its inaugural Fox Valley Steampunk Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12. The event, organized with the Chicagoland Steampunk Society, will include steampunk games such as Nerf gun duels, remote-controlled teapot racing, and tea dueling.
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More than a coach: Scholarship to honor Dennis Piron’s impact on Batavia INCubator programSep 09, 2026 9:25 am - Dennis Piron’s success as the Batavia High School head football coach for 16 seasons is well-documented. But a group of residents wants to make sure the retired teacher is remembered for his work inspiring kids off the field as leader of the school’s INCubator Entrepreneurship program.