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Aurora mayor, council candidate ask judge to put them back on the ballotDec 12, 2024 2:23 pm - A woman running for Aurora mayor and a man running for city council are asking a judge to put them back on the primary and consolidated election ballots.
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Historic St. Charles home gets demolition reprieve — for now
Dec 12, 2024 1:01 pm - A 180-year-old house in St. Charles will remain for the time being after a city council committee this week postponed a decision on whether the owner can demolish the structure.
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Firefighter, civilian injured in Wheeling factory fireDec 12, 2024 12:55 pm - One firefighter and a civilian suffered minor injures Wednesday after a blaze broke out at an industrial facility in Wheeling, authorities said Thursday.
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Fire at Four Lakes complex near Lisle still under investigationDec 12, 2024 10:31 am - No injuries to residents have been reported in a fire at the Four Lakes community near Lisle Thursday morning, authorities said.
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Not enough toys for Christmas? Salvation Army ‘very afraid’ over donation shortfallDec 12, 2024 9:27 am - With the days until Christmas dwindling, the Salvation Army Elgin Corps is well behind pace in collecting enough toys for more than 1,700 needy kids for the holidays. And their situation is not unique.
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Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency
Dec 12, 2024 6:32 am - WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavir...
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College of DuPage wins national award for student voting engagement effortsDec 11, 2024 10:56 pm - College of DuPage recently won a national award for reaching over 2,000 students through voter engagement events and classroom visits.
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Rarely formed panel to determine Elk Grove trustee candidate’s eligibilityDec 11, 2024 9:07 pm - At least five signatures is all that’s keeping prospective Elk Grove Village trustee candidate Jacob Glimco from appearing on the spring election ballot.
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Foster advocacy group denies that arrested member assaulted Rep. Nancy Mace
Dec 11, 2024 8:43 pm - The head of a foster-care advocacy group is disputing allegations that one of its members assaulted Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., during a reception Tuesday night at the Raybu...
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Thousands brave freezing cold to honor Our Lady of GuadalupeDec 11, 2024 7:32 pm - Pilgrims from near and far gathered on a chilly evening to pay homage to the Virgin Mary and seek her blessings Wednesday during the annual feast at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.