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State education board OKs $10.9B budget request
Jan 15, 2026 2:33 pm - The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking only a modest increase in funding next year in light of uncertainty about future state revenues. The proposal calls for a $350 million increase in Evidence-Based Funding, the minimum amount called for under the 2017 law that overhauled the way Illinois funds public schools.
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Schaumburg to hold Community Blood Drive TuesdayJan 15, 2026 2:29 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1320 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg.
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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg getting close to openingJan 15, 2026 2:18 pm - The long-anticipated Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg has set Tuesday, March 10 as its expected opening day.
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Fox Lake woman who died in crash identified
Jan 15, 2026 1:49 pm - The McHenry County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of a 78-year-old woman who died in a crash Friday in Fox Lake.
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Suburban parks among beneficiaries of state grants totaling $36 millionJan 15, 2026 1:33 pm - More than 30 suburban parks are among the recipients of new state grants totaling $36 million, officials have announced.
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Police searching for suspect after gunfire strikes two vehicles in West Chicago
Jan 15, 2026 12:25 pm - After two vehicles were struck by gunfire in West Chicago, police are searching for any leads and asking the public to reach out if they have information on any suspects.
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Kane County strip club gets long-sought liquor license, but fully nude dancers not allowed
Jan 15, 2026 11:07 am - The Kane County Liquor Commission voted 3-1 on Wednesday to approve a long-sought liquor license for Blackjacks Gentlemen’s Club.
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Harris to deliver key remarks at Chicago’s MLK interfaith breakfastJan 15, 2026 9:58 am - Former Vice President Kamala Harris will return to Chicago to deliver the keynote speech at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. interfaith breakfast on Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced.
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Lake in the Hills man gets prison for beating woman during police standoff
Jan 15, 2026 9:51 am - An attempted murder charge against a Lake in the Hills man was dismissed Tuesday in exchange for a guilty plea to aggravated domestic battery.
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Name of driver killed in Deer Park crash releasedJan 15, 2026 9:50 am - The name of a Palatine man who was killed Tuesday when his disabled car was struck by an SUV while he was examining it in Deer Park has been released.