Susan Sarkauskas
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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.
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Still missing: Karen Schepers discovery a reminder of these enduring mysteriesMar 28, 2025 5:15 am - The discovery of Karen Schepers' vehicle seven feet deep in the Fox River is a reminder that many suburban families have been waiting years or even decades for answers to what caused their loved ones to disappear. Here’s a look at some of those unsolved mysteries.
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Ex-library worker pleads guilty to child pornography possessionMar 27, 2025 4:46 pm - A former Addison Public Library employee has pleaded guilty to possession of child sex abuse materials.
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Fenton fills superintendent vacancy for a yearMar 27, 2025 12:16 pm - The Fenton High School board has promoted interim Superintendent Samuel Bentsen to the full-time superintendent position for another year.
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Lingering questions: Why wasn’t river searched years ago for missing Elgin woman’s car?Mar 26, 2025 5:15 pm - When Elgin police found Karen Schepers’ car in the Fox River on Monday, one question immediately popped into the public’s mind: Why wasn’t it found long ago?
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St. Charles Ward 5 candidates talk utilities, downtown, dam removalMar 26, 2025 1:12 pm - St. Charles Ward 5 Alderman Steve Weber cites his experience as a reason he deserves another term on the city council. His opponent, Lauren Duddles, believes her career in teaching and working for a nonprofit organization would benefit the city council.
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Woman charged with DUI in fatal crash with gravel truckMar 25, 2025 1:02 pm - A Glendale Heights woman has been charged with driving under the influence of cannabis in a 2024 crash in Addison that killed a truck driver.
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St. Charles Ward 2 candidates talk about mall development, other city issuesMar 25, 2025 10:16 am - The two people seeking the Ward 2 seat on the St. Charles City Council disagree over whether the city should have let an apartment complex be built next to the long-closed Charlestowne Mall.
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Aurora police release video of fatal shootingMar 24, 2025 6:30 pm - Aurora police have released some video of last week’s fatal police shooting of a 19-year-old man.
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Release denied for man accused of fleeing police on I-88 at speeds up to 116 mphMar 24, 2025 12:31 pm - A man from Chicago will be detained pretrial on charges he fled police in a high-speed chase.