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‘Freedom isn’t automatic’: Elgin to honor MLK’s legacy with annual prayer breakfastJan 06, 2026 1:58 pm - For the 41st year, community members in Elgin will meet to honor the spirit and memory of Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual prayer breakfast Jan. 17 at Elgin Community College.
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Woodstock family adopts husky rescued from icy pond
Jan 06, 2026 1:40 pm - Flash, the wandering husky rescued from a frigid pond in St. Charles Township last month, has found his forever home in Woodstock.
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‘Hard work and community’: Lake County couple debuts Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truckJan 06, 2026 1:12 pm - The enterprising team of Ivan and Jessica Tcholakov of Round Lake Beach have launched Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Grayslake as their second mobile food business.
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Controversial development plans for Cary Maplewood property are still on
Jan 06, 2026 1:08 pm - Despite a public notice posted by the village seeking additional applicants, developers have not walked away from their proposal to redevelop the former Maplewood Elementary School property in Cary.
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Laura Fine launches TV ad in bid for 9th congressional seatJan 06, 2026 1:02 pm - Congressional candidate Laura Fine on Tuesday announced her first TV commercial for her 9th District campaign -- and the story it tells is a very personal one.
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Antioch man found guilty of ‘rolling coal’ at anti-Trump rally in McHenry
Jan 06, 2026 1:02 pm - An Antioch man has been fined $300 for emitting black smoke called “rolling coal” from his pickup truck at protesters during a rally in McHenry last year.
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Live music, puzzles tournament among programs at Des Plaines library this monthJan 06, 2026 11:32 am - Des Plaines Public Library patrons can enjoy live bluegrass music, make stuffed animals, compete in a jigsaw puzzle tournament and more in free programs this month.
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Crystal Lake police officer reprimanded after losing personal rifle
Jan 06, 2026 11:24 am - A Crystal Lake police officer was given a written reprimand after he lost a personal rifle that authorities said was recovered by a convicted felon.
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Trump tries to rally House GOP as the party's majority narrows but meanders along the way
Jan 06, 2026 10:05 am - President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his actions during the Capitol riot five years ago, joked about being liberal-minded to win the votes of transgender people and mocked a predecessor's use of a wheelchair while delivering a meandering speech to House Republicans as the party enters a critical election year facing a razor-thin majority in the House.
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Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in Venezuela
Jan 05, 2026 8:59 pm - Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials briefed leaders in Congress late Monday on the striking military operation in Venezuela amid mounting concerns that...