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Serving up cheer: Volunteers put on Thanksgiving dinners for the elderly, young sailorsNov 27, 2025 4:33 pm - Volunteers made sure Thursday that the elderly, and young sailors, enjoyed some Thanksgiving Day cheer.
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DuPage County passes new budget with $18 million for ‘Sustainability Initiative’Nov 27, 2025 12:36 pm - DuPage County will begin its new fiscal year with a balanced spending plan that includes funding to address food insecurity and housing affordability while supporting mental health initiatives and community services.
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Chicago region ranks worst in nation for porch piracy; Here’s how to avoid being plunderedNov 27, 2025 12:35 pm - Here’s one list we in the Chicago area aren’t happy to sit atop as the holiday shopping officially begins today: Favorite city for porch pirates. We asked some local experts for some tips on how to avoid being plundered.
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Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
Nov 27, 2025 12:34 pm - Following the ICC’s approval of a $73 million rate increase for Ameren, the company’s residential customers can expect to see an average $3.65 increase on their monthly bills starting in January. This compares to $4.25 a month for customers of Nicor, the state’s largest gas utility.
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Kane board again delays filling District 2 vacancyNov 27, 2025 12:33 pm - The Kane County Board has again refused to fill the District 2 vacancy.
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Man charged with robbing Oak Brook gas stationNov 27, 2025 12:03 pm - A man on parole for armed robbery has been charged with robbing an Oak Brook gas station.
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Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions
Nov 26, 2025 8:10 pm - Pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations, reductions that are expected to produce billions in savings for taxpayers and older adults, the Trump administration said.
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Police: ‘Door kick challenge’ hits Arlington HeightsNov 26, 2025 6:19 pm - Arlington Heights police are warning residents that the viral “door kick challenge” has come to town.
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‘Food, football and family:’ Travelers surge into O’Hare for expected busiest Thanksgiving everNov 26, 2025 4:34 pm - Delays and some cancellations crop up Wednesday as the Thanksgiving travel weekend kicked into high gear at O’Hare and Midway international airports.
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Christmas-themed seasonal pop-up bar opening in Port BarringtonNov 26, 2025 4:29 pm - A pop-up bar inspired by a turn-of-the 20th-century boat captain who delivered Christmas trees to families in need is opening next week in Port Barrington.