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What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions
Jan 23, 2026 4:23 pm - Smartphone weather apps that summarize their forecasts with eye-popping numbers and bright icons may be handy during mild weather, but meteorologists say it's better to listen to human expertise during multi-faceted, dangerous winter storms like the one blowing through the U.S.
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Philadelphia sues over removal of slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park
Jan 23, 2026 4:17 pm - Outraged critics accused President Donald Trump of “whitewashing history” on Friday after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park in response to his executive order “restoring truth and sanity to American history” at the nation's museums, parks and landmarks.
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Elgin Area Chamber offers scholarships to local graduatesJan 23, 2026 4:15 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber and Elgin Development Group are offering 10 $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Elgin and South Elgin.
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One hurt in Geneva-area house fireJan 23, 2026 4:15 pm - A person sustained a minor burn during a house fire Friday near Geneva, according to the Geneva Fire Department.
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Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures
Jan 23, 2026 4:05 pm - Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, and thousands gathered in downtown Minneapolis despite Arctic temperatures to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.
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Archdiocese announces plans to close St. Hubert School in Hoffman EstatesJan 23, 2026 4:02 pm - The Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools Thursday announced its intention to close the 65-year-old St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates at the end of this school year.
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Resident suffers burn injury in early morning house fire near GenevaJan 23, 2026 4:01 pm - One person suffered a minor burn in a house fire early Friday morning near Geneva.
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Prosecutors charge five people in connection with the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife
Jan 23, 2026 3:57 pm - Members of a motorcycle club and a street gang worked together in an attempt to kill an Indiana judge in hopes of derailing a domestic abuse trial, prosecutors alleged Friday, hours after police announced they had arrested five people in connection with the investigation.
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St. Charles starts community alert systemJan 23, 2026 1:58 pm - The city of St. Charles has launched STC Alerts, a community notification system that delivers alerts and information by phone call, text message, or email.
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Maine Township offering shuttle bus serviceJan 23, 2026 1:52 pm - Maine Township offers a free shuttle bus service for Park Ridge-area residents.