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Candidate forum for 8th Congressional District Democratic primary set for Jan. 15Dec 26, 2025 11:42 am - A live forum for the eight candidates in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District seat currently held by Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg has been scheduled for Jan. 15 in Schaumburg.
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‘Just the beginning’: U-46 radio station celebrates 75 years by focusing on the futureDec 26, 2025 11:40 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 radio station WEPS-88.9 FM is celebrating its 75th anniversary with new content and a focus on new trends like podcasting. It’s the oldest continuously operating school district radio station in Illinois and one of the oldest in the country.
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No injuries, but residents displaced in Aurora fire on Christmas DayDec 26, 2025 11:24 am - No one was injured, but residents were displaced following a Christmas Day fire in Aurora.
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New laws for the new year: Illinois’ grocery tax ends, aquifer protections begin
Dec 26, 2025 10:14 am - The expiration of Illinois’ 1% grocery tax is just one of several new laws set to take effect next Thursday.
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Dealing with unwanted gifts takes a little creativity — and a lot of tactDec 26, 2025 8:26 am - Whether it’s a Big Mouth Billy Bass, a cherub tchotchke or a crime scene pen holder, recipients should remember when it comes to gifts it’s the thought that counts. That said, there’s always regifting ... if you are careful!
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Photo Gallery: Best Daily Herald local sports photos of 2025Dec 26, 2025 5:00 am -
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TikTok pranks and delivery fails: A look back at the odd cases of 2025Dec 26, 2025 5:00 am - From social media challenges gone awry to a fiery family feud and an unlucky stickup man, here’s a recap of some of the odd and unusual cases we saw in 2025.
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Trump says US struck IS targets in Nigeria
Dec 25, 2025 8:00 pm - President Donald Trump said Thursday night that he’d launched a “powerful and deadly” U.S. strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country’s government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
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Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.82 billion Powerball lottery jackpot
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Blast at mosque in Nigeria kills 5 and injures more than 30 in apparent suicide attack