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Needling Trump as 2028 looms: Inside JB Pritzker’s all-of-the-above media strategy
Jan 12, 2026 1:37 pm - Amid clashes with President Donald Trump, JB Pritzker has shifted to an all-channels media strategy — national TV, podcasts and social creators — to shape perceptions of Chicago and raise his national profile heading into 2028.
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Endeavor Health giving money for homeless shelter, medical clinic, food pantries and moreJan 12, 2026 1:32 pm - Seven suburban entities are getting Capacity Builder grants from Endeavor Health. Money will go to expand a VNA Health Clinic in Aurora, buy a site for a homeless shelter in Lake County, get vans and trucks for food pantries in DuPage County and Palatine, and more.
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Fun City in Algonquin sued by 3rd customer claiming foam pit injury
Jan 12, 2026 1:20 pm - A third customer who visited Fun City Adventure Park in Algonquin last year has filed a civil lawsuit seeking more than $50,000 in damages, claiming that she was injured after jumping into a foam pit.
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Aurora man gets 6 years in drug, guns caseJan 12, 2026 12:43 pm - The Aurora Police Department announced Monday that a man was sentenced to six years in prison in a drug and guns case.
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Bear spray attack hospitalizes Lake County deputyJan 12, 2026 12:16 pm - A Lake County sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized Monday after being sprayed with bear spray in Libertyville.
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Schaumburg man stole $15K from elderly woman while posing as handyman, authorities say
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Itasca District 10 named national winner at District Administration 2025 National Superintendents SummitJan 12, 2026 11:45 am - Itasca Elementary District 10 received the District of Distinction: Professional Development & Wellness Award at the 2025 District Administration Leadership Institute National Superintendents Summit for its comprehensive approach to strengthening educator capacity and supporting every learner.
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Naperville park commissioners extend executive director’s contractJan 12, 2026 11:22 am - Naperville Park District Executive Director Brad Wilson has another year on his contract.
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Spotlight: Marriott revives ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ while Metropolis stages a concert version of ‘Oliver!’Jan 12, 2026 10:41 am - This week’s theater openings include Marriott’s revival of “Little Shop of Horrors,” Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s concert version of “Oliver!,” Goodman Theatre’s showcase of in-progress plays and the eighth Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.
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Local coach, athletes to be honored at West Aurora Athletic Hall of Fame ceremonyJan 12, 2026 10:34 am - West Aurora High School will induct a new class into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Jan. 17, honoring a coach and four alumni athletes.