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This man thrifts all year to create free Halloween costumes for kids
Oct 10, 2025 4:32 pm - For the past nine years, Christophe Waggoner has collected thousands of Halloween costumes, and every fall, he hosts an event in Austin, Texas, where children — plus adults and dogs — can pick out Halloween costumes for free.
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Cook County extends deadline, expands eligibility for $15 million Homeowner Relief FundOct 10, 2025 3:47 pm - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Commissioner Bridget Gainer have announced the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund has expanded its eligibility requirements and extended its deadline to Oct. 31.
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Man shot twice in leg in Fox Lake; person of interest in custodyOct 10, 2025 3:45 pm - A 30-year-old Round Lake Heights man is in stable condition after being shot twice in the leg Thursday in Fox Lake.
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Different motivations: Why runners are competing in the Chicago MarathonOct 10, 2025 3:43 pm - Area runners bring their own backgrounds and reasons for why they’re running in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Here is a look at the stories behind a few of them.
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Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominations
Oct 10, 2025 3:42 pm - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday despite jockeying from his fellow Republicans, various world leaders and — most v...
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Christ the Lord Lutheran Church donates $28K to PADS of ElginOct 10, 2025 3:37 pm - Christ the Lord Lutheran Church presented a $28,879.28 donation to PADS of Elgin on Sunday, Oct. 5.
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Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
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Thousands of Palestinians return to what's left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect
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Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariffs on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner
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Wheeling woman critically injured after being struck by car in Buffalo GroveOct 10, 2025 3:10 pm - An 80-year-old Wheeling woman was critically injured when she was struck by a vehicle late Friday morning near the intersection of Dundee Road and Lake Boulevard in Buffalo Grove.