Susan Sarkauskas
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Downers Grove South teacher accused of sexually abusing teen kept ‘memoir’ on her phone, authorities sayApr 04, 2025 1:59 pm - The Downers Grove South High School teacher accused of sexually abusing a student wrote what police called a “memoir” about the matter on her phone.
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The senior assassins game is back. Here’s why police are concernedApr 03, 2025 4:56 pm - A year after it led to a serious rollover crash in one suburb and a near shooting tragedy in another, police and school leaders are warning their communities about the “senior assassins” game that’s become a staple of graduation season.
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Naperville high school teacher charged with sexually abusing studentApr 03, 2025 3:59 pm - A Neuqua Valley High School teacher has been charged with grooming and sexually abusing a student.
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Ballot measures across Kane, DuPage counties have mixed successApr 02, 2025 5:24 pm - Kane County voters rejected a request to institute a 0.75% increase to the county sales tax, according to unofficial results. But voters weren’t opposed to all of the referendums on the ballot.
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Two accused in connection with 2023 mass shooting in DuPage County that left 1 dead, more than 20 injuredApr 02, 2025 4:35 pm - Two more men have been accused of opening fire on a crowd during a 2023 mass shooting near Willowbrook that left one person dead and more than 20 others injured.
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Schielke secures 12th term as Batavia mayor, St. Charles’ Vitek appears headed to defeatApr 01, 2025 10:00 pm - Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke appears headed to his 12th term at the helm.
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Boe appears headed to victory in Sleepy Hollow village president raceApr 01, 2025 9:10 pm - Sleepy Hollow voters picked a new village president for the first time in 24 years. Trustee Courtney Boe appeared headed to victory with 567 votes, while Jennifer McGuire...
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Irvin loses Aurora mayoral raceApr 01, 2025 8:12 pm - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin appears to have lost his bid for a third term.
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Third child dies in Carpentersville fireMar 31, 2025 7:52 pm - Carpentersville authorities continue to investigate what caused a fire Sunday that killed three children. “The village is heartbroken by the tragedy,” Village President John Skillman said Monday.
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The hottest mayor’s races to watch in DuPage, Kane countiesMar 29, 2025 12:54 pm - Voters in Tuesday’s election will finish selecting mayors and village presidents in some hard-fought races throughout DuPage and Kane counties. Here’s a recap of the top match-ups.