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Route 68 shut down in Barrington Hills due to road hazard, police sayJul 30, 2025 4:28 pm - A section of Route 68 in Barrington Hills that had to be closed to traffic Wednesday afternoon because of oil on the roadway is expected to remain off limits through Thursday morning, police said.
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Dozens killed while seeking aid at Gaza crossing as US envoy heads to Israel for talks
Jul 30, 2025 4:09 pm - At least 48 Palestinians were killed and dozens were wounded on Wednesday while waiting for food at a crossing in the Gaza Strip, according to a local hospital that received the casualties. The latest violence around aid distribution came as the U.S. Mideast envoy was heading to Israel for talks.
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Hotter summers could be making us sicker in unexpected ways
Jul 30, 2025 4:01 pm - As the earth experiences hotter and hotter summers, new research using data from California emergency departments shows that the heat may be making us sicker than we know, and in ways we may not anticipate.
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Las Vegas casino supervisor sold gunman the rifle used in deadly NYC attack, police say
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Community center opens in Batavia after $5.9 million renovation of historic building
Jul 30, 2025 3:42 pm - Stop by the Aug. 9 grand opening of the Patrick J. Callahan Community Center which includes spaces for enrichment programs for kids and adults, and a gathering place for seniors. Batavia Access Television also will operate from the building.
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Generous donations allow Willow Creek Church to expand Back to School eventJul 30, 2025 2:58 pm - Willow Creek Church collected over 4,000 backpacks to give to students in need, allowing them to add an extra day to their annual Back to School event. These generous donations enabled them to serve an additional 700 children.
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$10 scratcher wins a million bucks for Cary lottery playerJul 30, 2025 2:32 pm - A woman who purchased a $10 scratch-off Illinois Lottery ticket in Cary won a $1 million prize.
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Landlord convicted of killing Plainfield Township Muslim child died of natural causes in prison
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Man charged in 2023 Elgin death could be released pretrialJul 30, 2025 12:52 pm - A man accused of shooting a man to death in Elgin could be released pretrial.
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Giannoulias launches campaign to ensure fairness in auto insurance ratesJul 30, 2025 12:17 pm - Secretary of state wants Illinoisans to tell their stories about expensive auto insurance rates. Meanwhile State Farm says it’s reducing costs.