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New police chief, deputy chief appointed in GurneeDec 02, 2025 2:17 pm - A new chapter in leadership for Gurnee police has begun with the appointment of 23-year department veteran Jeremy Gaughan as chief.
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Aurora police investigating officer-involved firearm dischargeDec 02, 2025 2:17 pm - Aurora Police are investigating after an officer fired their weapon during an investigation Tuesday morning.
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Will County Board to meet Thursday to deal with $2.8 million budget gap
Dec 02, 2025 1:33 pm - Will County Board members will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, to address a $2.8 million deficit in the county’s 2026 budget.
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Fire in mobile home park near Mount Prospect appears accidental, officials sayDec 02, 2025 1:12 pm - A weekend fire at a mobile home park near Mount Prospect remains under investigation but appears to be accidental, officials said.
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Batavia pub gets OK for video gambling, despite being next to two churchesDec 02, 2025 12:57 pm - Gammon Coach House pub in Batavia will be allowed to have video gambling machines, despite being next to two churches.
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Buy now, pay later boom shows shoppers are swapping impulse buys for strategy
Dec 02, 2025 12:51 pm - From spreading out payments to dodging impulse purchases, holiday shoppers this year took a more judicious approach to spending over the Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales weekend, recent data shows.
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Aurora fire officials urge caution when using heating equipment after pair of holiday weekend firesDec 02, 2025 12:19 pm - Aurora fire officials are reminding residents to take care when using heating equipment following a pair of holiday weekend fires.
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Christmas tree costs: Tariffs on artificial trees could be advantage for fresh-cut sellers
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335-unit luxury apartment complex coming to Hoffman EstatesDec 02, 2025 11:55 am - Hoffman Estates village board members have approved a two-building, 335-unit luxury apartment complex for the former Menards site along Higgins Road.
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No REAL ID or passport? That’ll be $45 if you want to fly as of Feb. 1, TSA saysDec 02, 2025 11:30 am - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is extending hours for walk-in REAL ID office downtown and partnering with Cook County to help Illinoisans avoid what he calls “a $45 penalty just to get on a plane.”