Dave Oberhelman
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College Achievers: Batavia’s Buckley takes it to the house in Myrtle Beach BowlDec 21, 2025 8:00 am - College Achievers: On the first play from scrimmage Friday in the Myrtle Beach Bowl, Batavia High School graduate Jalen Buckley scored on a 65-yard touchdown run, the start of Western Michigan University’s 41-6 victory over Kennesaw State.
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Coach Kipp’s Hoopsfest brings back an old friendDec 17, 2025 6:55 pm - Sidelines: The 36th Dick’s/Coach Kipp’s Hoopsfest takes place next month at Maine West and Benet Academy.
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Elgin woman sentenced to 20 years for starving a 7-year-oldDec 17, 2025 3:39 pm - Eulalia Vences, of Elgin, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the starvation, torture and neglect of a child.
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2 dead after plane crashes at DuPage Airport in West ChicagoDec 17, 2025 2:39 pm - A plane crash at DuPage Airport in West Chicago left two people dead Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
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Veteran West Chicago alderman stepping downDec 17, 2025 1:15 pm - Spence Hallett, a West Chicago alderman since 2013, resigned his position in a city council meeting this week.
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College Achievers: Stevenson grad Mimi Van Zanten can’t decide which NCAA title is bestDec 14, 2025 3:11 pm - College Achievers: Stevenson graduate Mimi Van Zanten, a starting defender for the Florida State University women’s soccer team, helped the Seminoles win their second NCAA College Cup in her three seasons.
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For Carol Stream families in need, Christmas comes earlyDec 14, 2025 8:58 am - The annual Carol Stream Christmas Sharing event this week was a community-wide effort that benefited more than 200 families in need with donated food and toys.
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‘Illinois Maker’ Bee Coco aims to be the GOAT of nontoxic, hand-poured candlesDec 13, 2025 1:56 pm - Bee Coco Candle, which makes nontoxic candles out of its shop in Geneva, has been recognized as an “Illinois Maker” by the Illinois Office of Tourism.
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‘A huge honor’ to win the Adler Award — and to play with his sonDec 10, 2025 7:49 pm - Owen Yorke, the two-time winner of the Phil Adler Memorial Outstanding Offensive Player award at Wheaton Warrenville South, is honored to have won the award, and to have played with Reid Adler, son of the late Tigers running back.
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North Central Hall of Famer, Naperville resident Jeff Thorne dies after bout with cancerDec 10, 2025 12:07 pm - Jeff Thorne, a star quarterback at Wheaton Central High School and Eastern Illinois University who coached North Central College to its first national football title, died Tuesday at age 53.