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Woodstock family adopts husky rescued from icy pond
Jan 06, 2026 1:40 pm - Flash, the wandering husky rescued from a frigid pond in St. Charles Township last month, has found his forever home in Woodstock.
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‘Hard work and community’: Lake County couple debuts Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truckJan 06, 2026 1:12 pm - The enterprising team of Ivan and Jessica Tcholakov of Round Lake Beach have launched Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Grayslake as their second mobile food business.
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Controversial development plans for Cary Maplewood property are still on
Jan 06, 2026 1:08 pm - Despite a public notice posted by the village seeking additional applicants, developers have not walked away from their proposal to redevelop the former Maplewood Elementary School property in Cary.
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Laura Fine launches TV ad in bid for 9th congressional seatJan 06, 2026 1:02 pm - Congressional candidate Laura Fine on Tuesday announced her first TV commercial for her 9th District campaign -- and the story it tells is a very personal one.
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Antioch man found guilty of ‘rolling coal’ at anti-Trump rally in McHenry
Jan 06, 2026 1:02 pm - An Antioch man has been fined $300 for emitting black smoke called “rolling coal” from his pickup truck at protesters during a rally in McHenry last year.
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Live music, puzzles tournament among programs at Des Plaines library this monthJan 06, 2026 11:32 am - Des Plaines Public Library patrons can enjoy live bluegrass music, make stuffed animals, compete in a jigsaw puzzle tournament and more in free programs this month.
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Crystal Lake police officer reprimanded after losing personal rifle
Jan 06, 2026 11:24 am - A Crystal Lake police officer was given a written reprimand after he lost a personal rifle that authorities said was recovered by a convicted felon.
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Trump tries to rally House GOP as the party's majority narrows but meanders along the way
Jan 06, 2026 10:05 am - President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his actions during the Capitol riot five years ago, joked about being liberal-minded to win the votes of transgender people and mocked a predecessor's use of a wheelchair while delivering a meandering speech to House Republicans as the party enters a critical election year facing a razor-thin majority in the House.
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Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in Venezuela
Jan 05, 2026 8:59 pm - Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials briefed leaders in Congress late Monday on the striking military operation in Venezuela amid mounting concerns that...
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‘Too many positives’: Despite residents’ concerns, Costco plan moving forward in Des PlainesJan 05, 2026 8:50 pm - Plans for a Costco Business Center and a Costco-branded gas station on Des Plaines’ southeast side got a tentative go-ahead from the city council Monday.