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Hindu temple development in Elgin clears hurdle after zoning change approved by councilJan 15, 2026 3:31 pm - Despite objections from neighboring residents, Elgin City Council members have approved zoning changes that could allow a Hindu temple to be built on Elgin’s east side. But the proposed development still faces hurdles.
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US warns Iran that ‘all options are on the table’ in emergency UN meeting
Jan 15, 2026 3:30 pm - After weeks of escalating tension, U.S. and Iranian officials faced each other Thursday at the U.N. Security Council, where America's envoy renewed threats against the Islamic Republic despite President Donald Trump's efforts to lower the temperature between the two adversaries.
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Elgin mayor stresses ‘stability’ in annual State of the City addressJan 15, 2026 2:45 pm - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain told business leaders this week that the city’s focus on financial and governmental stability over the past 10 years will help them navigate the next 10.
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Why your power bill is spiking faster than a nearby data center’s
Jan 15, 2026 2:38 pm - Over the past few years, millions of Americans have seen their electricity bills skyrocket. Since February 2020, electricity prices have increased by an average of 40% across the country. In some areas, the rate is even faster — in Washington, D.C., electricity costs increased 93% from July 2020 to July 2025.
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State education board OKs $10.9B budget request
Jan 15, 2026 2:33 pm - The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking only a modest increase in funding next year in light of uncertainty about future state revenues. The proposal calls for a $350 million increase in Evidence-Based Funding, the minimum amount called for under the 2017 law that overhauled the way Illinois funds public schools.
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Schaumburg to hold Community Blood Drive TuesdayJan 15, 2026 2:29 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1320 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg.
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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg getting close to openingJan 15, 2026 2:18 pm - The long-anticipated Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg has set Tuesday, March 10 as its expected opening day.
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Fox Lake woman who died in crash identified
Jan 15, 2026 1:49 pm - The McHenry County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of a 78-year-old woman who died in a crash Friday in Fox Lake.
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Suburban parks among beneficiaries of state grants totaling $36 millionJan 15, 2026 1:33 pm - More than 30 suburban parks are among the recipients of new state grants totaling $36 million, officials have announced.
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Police searching for suspect after gunfire strikes two vehicles in West Chicago