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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
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
Jan 12, 2026 9:57 am - A Chicago man, wanted on an arrest warrant in Ohio in the alleged killings of his former wife and her dentist husband, is being held in the Winnebago County jail in Rockford pending an extradition hearing Monday, according to official records.
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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.