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Sundance bound: Indie short inspired by Stevenson High School ‘Debaters’ premieres at famed film festJan 18, 2025 1:00 pm - “Debaters,” a short film by writer/director Alex Heller starring newcomer Sripadh Puligilla of Arlington Heights, premieres this week at the Sundance Film Festival.
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Lombard man accused of murdering wife says he ‘went nuts’Jan 18, 2025 12:08 pm - An elderly Lombard man accused of killing his wife says he “snapped” under the pressure of her yelling at him in dementia-fueled anger.
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Batavia still assessing options for historic Tin Shop building
Jan 18, 2025 10:57 am - Batavia city officials this week could decide the fate of a 135-year-old building in the city’s downtown.
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40th MLK Prayer Breakfast fills ECC, honors lost leadersJan 18, 2025 10:36 am - A crowd of Elgin community leaders and members gathered Saturday for the 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast filling the Seigle Auditorium at Elgin Community College.
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Norge Ski Club set to host crowds from across country at 120th annual ski jump tourney
Jan 18, 2025 10:14 am - The 120th annual Norge Ski Jump Tournament is expected to draw crowds from across the country to Fox River Grove. The competition will be held Jan. 25 and 26.
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Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on a challenge to Illinois' concealed carry law
Jan 18, 2025 9:51 am - Amid multiple recent challenges to state gun control laws, the Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday concerning the constitutionality of concealed carry licenses and open carry bans.
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Illinois Shelter Alliance calls for $100 million state funding boost to fight homelessness
Jan 18, 2025 4:00 am - Homelessness in Illinois more than doubled from 2023-2024; advocates urge $100M funding boost to add shelters, aid, citing pandemic response successes and ongoing housing affordability crisis.
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State school board seeks 4.6% budget increase
Jan 18, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois education budget grows, but 7 in 10 students still underfunded. Can Pritzker bridge the gap?
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Jan 18, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois’ former top doctor has been fined $150,000 for a "revolving door" ethics violation - admitting she took a hospital CEO job too soon after leaving state role overseeing the facility.
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Jan 18, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois faces a $3.2 billion budget deficit for next fiscal year. Revenues are currently on track, but growth is flat and one-time federal funds are gone, presenting challenges for lawmakers.