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On National Mall, ‘Democracy’ drips in daylight
Oct 15, 2025 3:55 pm - What weighed 3,000 pounds at dawn’s early light in Washington and will virtually disappear by sundown?The correct guess is a large ice sculpture of the word “Democracy” placed on the National Mall on Wednesday morning in direct view of the U.S. Capitol as a vanishing reminder, its creators said, of rapidly eroding rights and an existential threat to the freedom on which America was founded.
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Pixar filmmaker Alan Barillaro brings world-class storytelling lessons to Geneva
Oct 15, 2025 2:31 pm - Alan Barillaro, the Academy Award-winning Pixar filmmaker behind the short “Piper” and animator on “The Incredibles” and “WALL-E,” is bringing his celebrated storytelling to Geneva with the launch of his new middle-grade novel “Bunns Rabbit.”
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Tri-Cities churches hosting program with ACLU lawyer on immigration lawsOct 15, 2025 2:11 pm - On Friday, Oct. 24, three Tri-Cities churches are hosting a special presentation by American Civil Liberties Union attorney Rebecca Glenberg on immigrants’ rights and the role of law enforcement.
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Kane County Board seeks applications to fill vacancy
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Deal reached for Yard House in RosemontOct 15, 2025 2:05 pm - Rosemont officials Wednesday reached a deal with S/Point Ventures and Darden Restaurants to begin construction of a Yard House bar/restaurant in November.
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Batavia police investigate gunshot-like noiseOct 15, 2025 1:18 pm - Batavia police say a report of a gunshot being fired Wednesday morning was likely due to a resident trying “to disturb or distract wildlife.”
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Ex-Harvest pastor settles defamation suit against radio host Mancow MullerOct 15, 2025 1:10 pm - The former pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel has settled his defamation lawsuit against radio show host Mancow Muller.
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New Randall Road lane closures in Lake in the Hills
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Pritzker touts ‘cheaper, cleaner energy’ from Hampshire solar project set to power hundreds of homes
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E-bike and e-scooter regulations coming to MundeleinOct 15, 2025 11:53 am - Add Mundelein to the growing list of suburbs taking on battery-powered bikes and scooters and related safety issues.