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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
Jan 12, 2026 12:02 pm - A man knocked on the door of an 89-year-old Crystal Lake woman, told her he repairs chimneys and driveways, and then stole $15,000 from her after she let him into her home, 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.
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Chicago doctor wanted in Ohio killings of ex-wife, her dentist husband in custody in Rockford
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Huntley Unit District 158 board vacancy prompts call for applicantsJan 12, 2026 9:48 am - Huntley Unit District 158 is seeking applicants for a vacant board of education seat following a resignation.
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Andrew Schwab withdraws candidacy for Kane County sheriff, endorses JohnsonJan 12, 2026 9:20 am - Democratic hopeful Andrew Schwab announced on Facebook that he was withdrawing his candidacy for Kane County sheriff and endorsed Undersheriff Amy Johnson.