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The current US political climate is spurring a ‘reclaim’ and rallying on the MLK holiday
Jan 19, 2026 11:31 am - As communities across the country on Monday host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climat...
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Prince Harry says Daily Mail scoops made him ‘paranoid beyond belief’
Jan 19, 2026 11:29 am - LONDON — The third and final round in Prince Harry 's battle with the British tabloids began Monday with his lawyer alleging that the Daily Mail and its sister Sunday new...
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Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to 39 as authorities fear more bodies could be found
Jan 19, 2026 11:26 am - ADAMUZ, Spain — Spanish police said Monday that at least 39 people are confirmed dead in a high-speed rail collision the previous night in the south of the country when t...
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Elgin Community College begins new semester highlighting local resourcesJan 19, 2026 11:15 am - ECC marked the start of the new semester with an employee convocation. Four community partners presented information on immigration, food insecurity, and health and wellness.
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Mother-son duo bring confidence-building fitness program to Batavia
Jan 19, 2026 11:03 am - New owners Carrie and Declan Sebold took over KidStrong Batavia, a fitness center for kids ages 1-11 that focuses on physical and cognitive development through fun activities.
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‘Dangerously cold’ weather on tap for MondayJan 19, 2026 10:43 am - Dangerously cold wind chills and the remnants of an evening snowfall are expected to greet suburban commuters Monday morning, forecasters say.
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St. John’s hosts ‘Instrument Petting Zoo’ to kick off National Lutheran Schools WeekJan 19, 2026 10:28 am - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin is celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week from Jan. 25-30 with the theme "Let's make a joyful noise."
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District 15 plans to choose next superintendent Feb. 9Jan 19, 2026 10:02 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board members hope to hire the district’s next superintendent at their Feb. 9 meeting.
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Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with pro-business Trump set to attend
Jan 19, 2026 9:57 am - The World Economic Forum, the think tank whose four-day annual meeting opens Tuesday, has a stated motto of “improving the state of the world," and this year's theme is “A spirit of dialogue.”
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Trump ties his stance on Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize, European officials say
Jan 19, 2026 9:29 am - U.S. Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, telling Norway’s prime minister that he no lon...