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‘Broadview Six’ prosecutor pens fiery resignation letter saying US attorney pushed for felony charges
Sep 25, 2026 10:44 am - The now-retired prosecutor at the center of the “Broadview Six” scandal penned a fiery resignation letter to U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros this week saying he “personally directed” her to seek felony charges rather than misdemeanors and then “publicly vilified” her in court by blaming her for the way the case melted down.
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CDC vaccine policy recommendations grind to a halt under Health Secretary Kennedy
Sep 25, 2026 10:35 am - The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new flu vaccine that tested well in older adults. But the federal agency responsible for telling doctors and the general public how to use it has made no recommendation on it.
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North Central College sets enrollment record for third straight year
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It’s officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives
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Geneva chef brings homemade touch to beloved Third Street cafeSep 25, 2026 5:15 am - Little Traveler chef David Bogash’s passion for baking led him to replace frozen pies with homemade ones, maintaining the historic charm of the Atrium Cafe. He also launched the popular holiday pie sale and bakes thousands of cookies for Geneva’s annual Christmas Walk.
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‘I miss the racetrack’: Five years after Arlington Park’s final race, regulars recall its legacySep 24, 2026 7:08 pm - Five years after Arlington Park racetrack’s closure, former employees and horsemen have scattered to other states or left the sport entirely. Meanwhile, plans for a $5 billion Bears stadium complex have stalled over property tax issues.
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Marked for demolition, Mount Prospect building is first helping to train firefightersSep 24, 2026 6:50 pm - A soon-to-be-demolished office building in Mount Prospect is providing firefighters an ideal environment to train for multistory structure fires.
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McHenry sheriff responds to criticism over river patrols on day of fatal crashSep 24, 2026 6:47 pm - The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is pushing back on a TV news report last week that tied its marine unit’s scheduling to a deadly July 25 crash on the Fox River.
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Pace passengers can lose themselves in a book thanks to Dolly Parton tributeSep 24, 2026 4:23 pm - Pace will celebrate Dolly Day by opening six little lending libraries Friday at transit centers in the suburbs. The project honors the country diva who donated millions to promote literacy.
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Island Lake middle school teacher charged with possessing, disseminating child sex abuse materialsSep 24, 2026 2:58 pm - A teacher and coach at Matthews Middle School in Island Lake is charged with possessing and disseminating child sexual abuse material, police said.