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McHenry County sheriff won’t be opposed in 2026 GOP primary for reelection bid
Nov 05, 2025 9:22 am - McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman remains unopposed in his 2026 reelection bid after candidate filing closed this week.
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Holiday cheer: Paramount and Citadel theaters revive seasonal showsNov 05, 2025 8:57 am - It’s that time of year when theater companies deliver holiday treats, including “White Christmas” at Paramount Theatre in Aurora and “Miracle on South Division Street” at Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest. Additionally, Theo Ubique presents the delightful satire “Urinetown,” newcomer Village Theater retells a Greek myth, and the national tour of “Hell’s Kitchen” stops briefly in Chicago.
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Pedestrian dead after being struck by SUV in LincolnshireNov 05, 2025 7:41 am - An 81-year-old man is dead after being struck by an SUV Tuesday evening in Lincolnshire.
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Photo Gallery: Our best fall color photos of 2025Nov 05, 2025 6:30 am -
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Elmhurst University launches direct admission program to enhance transfer student supportNov 04, 2025 10:50 pm - Elmhurst University has been named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society's 2025 Transfer Honor Roll for the sixth consecutive year, recognizing its exceptional support for transfer students from community colleges.
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California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026
Nov 04, 2025 9:17 pm - California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle that will help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026 and, with it, the power to thwart or advance President Donald Trump’s agenda.
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Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent
Nov 04, 2025 9:04 pm - Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations.
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Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump
Nov 04, 2025 8:43 pm - U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, shoring up Democratic control of a state that has been reliably blue in presidential and Senate contests but had shown signs of shifting rightward in recent years.
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Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026
Nov 04, 2025 8:33 pm - Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm elections and make history as the first woman ever to lead the Commonwealth.
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Administration hints furloughed workers may not be paid after shutdown
Nov 04, 2025 8:27 pm - The Trump administration is sending notifications to federal staff suggesting that only those who are working during the government shutdown will be paid when it ends, despite a 2019 law that also guarantees pay to furloughed employees.