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Two teens accused of sexually assaulting St. Viator classmate plead not guiltyJan 27, 2026 1:54 pm - Two of the three former St. Viator students accused of sexually assaulting a classmate at a graduation party in Roselle last spring were formally arraigned at hearings in DuPage County Tuesday.
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Man accused of killing pregnant woman in Downers GroveJan 27, 2026 1:49 pm - A man has been charged with murdering a pregnant woman in Downers Grove.
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$2 billion data center proposal in Barrington Hills withdrawnJan 27, 2026 12:21 pm - A real estate developer has withdrawn a proposal to build a data center in Barrington Hills, officials announced.
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‘Beyond disturbing’: Kane County protesters decry 2nd fatal shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis
Jan 27, 2026 12:17 pm - Braving 12-degree weather, protesters in Kane County said their anger over a second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis was what sent them out into the streets.
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A groundhog robot? Woodstock won’t bow to PETA pressure to replace its woodchuck mascot
Jan 27, 2026 7:41 am - Woodstock Willie is set to make his annual prognostication on the next six weeks of weather early on Groundhog Day morning. However, the national animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is calling for the furry forecaster to be replaced by a 3D holographic projection, the costumed mascot, a stuffed toy, or even an AI-powered robot groundhog.
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League of Women Voters hosts candidate forums in BataviaJan 26, 2026 10:58 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is hosting candidate forums for contested Kane County races and for Illinois Senate District 33 and Congressional District 11.
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Senate race heats up as Democratic front-runners trade attacks on ICE, campaign financeJan 26, 2026 9:47 pm - Candidates discuss the future of ICE and impact of data centers.
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College of DuPage Great Read Series brings author Chloe Gong on March 9Jan 26, 2026 9:23 pm - College of DuPage’s Great Read Series returns this spring semester with a lineup of engaging events centered around Chloe Gong’s book, “Foul Lady Fortune,” culminating in an author talk and book signing on Monday, March 9
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Why the Fox Lake Fire Protection District will be seeking tax hikeJan 26, 2026 7:29 pm - Saying it can no longer be avoided, Fox Lake Fire Protection District officials will be asking voters March 17 for a tax increase to fund pensions.
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GOP hopefuls dig into taxes, school choice at gubernatorial debateJan 26, 2026 7:24 pm - No “sexuality” in schools, freezing taxes, and investigating government fraud touted as solutions by GOP candidates for governor.