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New director announced for FermilabDec 15, 2025 3:24 pm - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory has a new director. Norbert Holtkamp will take over Jan. 12, the University of Chicago announced Monday.
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Another blue wave? Naperville’s Lauren Underwood working to make it happen while Republican fights to stop her
Dec 15, 2025 3:18 pm - Naperville Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood Lauren Underwood has been working the phones to identify and counsel candidates she hopes can erase Republicans’ slim House majority in November's midterm elections.
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Streamwood police arrest Hampshire man on battery charge after seven-hour standoffDec 15, 2025 3:10 pm - A 33-year-old Hampshire man faces charges following a seven-hour standoff with Streamwood police last week.
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Snowmobile crashes into tree at Kane County forest preserve, person taken to hospital
Dec 15, 2025 2:43 pm - A person was taken to a local hospital after a snowmobile crash in Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve in Kane County.
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US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
Dec 15, 2025 2:06 pm - Along with the unpredictable tariffs, stubborn inflation and weak hiring have shaken consumer confidence in the U.S. economy.
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Sugar Grove woman sues village over injuries from sidewalk fall
Dec 15, 2025 1:11 pm - A Sugar Grove woman who was injured after she tripped on a section of uneven sidewalk filed a lawsuit against the village seeking more than $150,000 in damages and legal costs, records show.
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Frigid temperatures affecting Salvation Army’s Red Kettle fundraising campaignDec 15, 2025 1:02 pm - The Salvation Army is making a plea to the public to make online donations as severe winter weather conditions have affected their annual Red Kettle fundraising campaign.
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Fire officials urge following these safety tips this holiday season
Dec 15, 2025 12:53 pm - As holiday celebrations ramp up, Illinois fire officials are urging families to make fire safety a priority, citing new data showing that candles and decorations placed too close to heat sources remain leading causes of home decoration fires.
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Increased St. Charles tax levy needed to fund pensions, inflation for services, officials say
Dec 15, 2025 12:01 pm - The city of St. Charles approved a $15.4 million 2025 property tax levy, an increase over last year, in a plan officials said is meant to help pay for rising costs of services due to inflation and first responder pensions.
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Indian Prairie District 204 welcomes next superintendentDec 15, 2025 11:21 am - John Price introduced himself Monday night as the next superintendent of Indian Prairie Unit District 204 with a teachable moment.