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Batavia man faces child porn chargesJan 12, 2026 4:24 pm - A Batavia man has been accused of committing child sex abuse material crimes.
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FBI says arson suspect targeted Mississippi synagogue because it’s a Jewish house of worship
Jan 12, 2026 3:53 pm - A suspect in an arson fire at a synagogue that was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan decades ago admitted to targeting the historic institution because it’s a Jewish house of worship and confessed what he had done to his father, who turned him in to authorities after observing burn marks on his son’s ankles, hands and face, the FBI said Monday.
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Retired Barrington High School teacher takes a spin at ‘Wheel of Fortune’Jan 12, 2026 3:44 pm - Retired Barrington High School teacher Rob Baker is set to appear on "Wheel of Fortune" Tuesday, the culmination of a three-month journey from online application to a Culver City, California, sound stage.
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Illinois files lawsuit against Trump administration, accuses feds of violent ‘occupation’Jan 12, 2026 3:43 pm - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the city of Chicago sued the federal government Monday alleging immigration agents had undermined the state’s sovereignty with violent acts and unlawful arrests.
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Additional charges for 3 recent high school grads accused of sexually assaulting classmate at partyJan 12, 2026 3:32 pm - Three recent high school graduates accused of sexually assaulting a classmate at a party in Roselle are facing additional charges.
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Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, declaring it unconstitutional
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Why the American battery boom is on shaky ground
Jan 12, 2026 2:41 pm - As energy bills rise and power companies struggle to keep up with booming electricity demand, giant batteries have become a crucial tool for keeping the lights on around the United States.
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Needling Trump as 2028 looms: Inside JB Pritzker’s all-of-the-above media strategy
Jan 12, 2026 1:37 pm - Amid clashes with President Donald Trump, JB Pritzker has shifted to an all-channels media strategy — national TV, podcasts and social creators — to shape perceptions of Chicago and raise his national profile heading into 2028.
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Endeavor Health giving money for homeless shelter, medical clinic, food pantries and moreJan 12, 2026 1:32 pm - Seven suburban entities are getting Capacity Builder grants from Endeavor Health. Money will go to expand a VNA Health Clinic in Aurora, buy a site for a homeless shelter in Lake County, get vans and trucks for food pantries in DuPage County and Palatine, and more.
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Fun City in Algonquin sued by 3rd customer claiming foam pit injury
Jan 12, 2026 1:20 pm - A third customer who visited Fun City Adventure Park in Algonquin last year has filed a civil lawsuit seeking more than $50,000 in damages, claiming that she was injured after jumping into a foam pit.