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Snowfall estimates still uncertain ahead of expected weekend stormNov 26, 2025 7:52 am - A snowstorm headed to the area this weekend is expected to drop enough snow to affect travel in the region.
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Captive consumers are paying way too muchNov 26, 2025 7:34 am - Even though their leases require airport businesses to charge prices that are competitive with downtown Chicago, it sure doesn’t seem that way. I took the time to look at many items for sale at an airport, and the typical markup is 100% to 300% over industry standards.
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Wheeling parks board to decide construction contract for aquatic centerNov 26, 2025 7:01 am - The Wheeling Park District board will meet Tuesday to consider hiring a company to manage the early steps of a proposed renovation of the Family Aquatic Center.
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U-46 radio station celebrates 75 years with open houseNov 26, 2025 1:09 am - Visitors can tour the radio station located inside Elgin Area School District U-46's Dream Academy on Dec. 9. WEPS is launching a revitalized programming lineup including a podcast, student-created content, and an evening storytime for young children.
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Search warrant leads to child pornography charges in WaucondaNov 25, 2025 10:29 pm - A 61-year-old Wauconda man was arrested Thursday after Wauconda police executed a search warrant prompted by multiple tips from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, officials said.
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WWII pilot celebrates 106th birthday with gift of newly renovated home
Nov 25, 2025 7:37 pm - With American flags lining his driveway, World War II U.S. Army Air Corps pilot Edward “Bud” Berthold arrived on his 106th birthday at his newly renovated home, completed by volunteers and donations.
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‘A transformational bill:’ Transit measure gets a victory lap but questions remain on cost, local controlNov 25, 2025 6:27 pm - Supporters describe a revived Metra, Pace and CTA system that unites the city and suburbs without transfers.
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Work underway on Elk Grove Village’s $5.5 million village hall face-liftNov 25, 2025 6:05 pm - A $5.5 million renovation project began at Elk Grove Village’s village hall this week, the building’s first major upgrade since 2009.
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Naperville’s Holiday Parade of Lights returns FridayNov 25, 2025 5:41 pm - Naperville’s 2025 Holiday Parade of Lights takes place Friday, Nov. 28 in the city’s downtown.
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DuPage County Clerk censured by county boardNov 25, 2025 5:24 pm - Citing the ongoing dispute with the clerk’s office, DuPage County Board members voted Tuesday to censure County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek.