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High school hoops rivals team up in Palatine to battle brain cancerDec 01, 2025 6:11 pm - The court at Palatine High School will host the home team against its crosstown rivals from Fremd High School on Dec. 19, but both squads will be playing for the same cause: raising funds and awareness for families battling brain cancer.
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‘I think we’ve got a hit’: Metra riders love café car idea — what’s the next step?Dec 01, 2025 6:08 pm - Prototype café cars were a hit on Metra trains this fall. Now the agency is drafting a proposal to make them a permanent fixture on the commuter railroad.
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Could goats be forest preserve district’s secret weapon against invasive plants?Dec 01, 2025 5:57 pm - Four-legged reinforcements may be enlisted to help battle invasive buckthorn in Lake County forest preserves.
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Two dogs and a cat rescued from house fire in Huntley MondayDec 01, 2025 2:58 pm - Nobody was injured and three pets were rescued from a house fire in Huntley Monday.
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Prosecutors: Schaumburg man beat father to death with sledgehammerDec 01, 2025 2:47 pm - A 28-year-old man accused of beating his father to death with a sledgehammer Saturday morning in the family’s home was ordered Monday to remain in custody while awaiting trial.
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Facts Matter: Trump’s approval rating has droppedDec 01, 2025 1:27 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that President Trump’s approval ratings are his highest ever, Sweden uses a unique eco-salt blend to melt snow on roads and more.
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St. Charles’ latest housing development moves toward completion, with many of its 50 homes already sold
Dec 01, 2025 1:23 pm - The Munhall Glen subdivision in St. Charles, with 50 homes on 15 acres, took another step toward completion.
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Webpage created to update public on prosecution of chiropractor accused of secretly filming patientsDec 01, 2025 12:59 pm - The Kane County state’s attorney’s office has created a webpage to provide updates on its prosecution of a Batavia chiropractor who is accused of secretly videotaping undressed patients.
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Elk Grove cancels special leaf collection, offers alternativeDec 01, 2025 12:33 pm - Due to the weekend’s snowstorm, Elk Grove Village has canceled this week’s special extended leaf collection.
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Long vacant, 113-year-old home in Algonquin gets new life