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Sanity hearing closes for man accused of trying to murder Bensenville police officerDec 16, 2025 7:35 pm - The fate of a man accused of severely wounding a Bensenville police officer is now up to a DuPage County judge, as attorneys Monday finished arguing whether the shooter was insane at the time.
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Prosecutors: Doctor sexually assaulted teen at Elgin hotelDec 16, 2025 10:03 am - An Elgin-based doctor faces multiple felony charges alleging he sexually assaulted and exploited a 16-year-old with an intellectual disability, authorities said Tuesday.
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‘Medical care is a human right’: St. Charles clinics meet the needs of Kane County’s uninsuredDec 15, 2025 6:55 pm - For nearly 25 years, the Tri City Health Partnership in St. Charles has provided free medical and dental services for Kane County residents living at or below the poverty level.
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Kane County officials: Police can’t enforce new law banning civil immigration arrests at courthousesDec 15, 2025 4:54 pm - The Kane County sheriff and state’s attorney have announced that local police officers won’t be able to enforce a new Illinois law that prohibits federal immigration agents from making civil arrests at courthouses.
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Snowmobile crashes into tree at Kane County forest preserve, person taken to hospitalDec 15, 2025 2:43 pm - A person was taken to a local hospital after a snowmobile crash in Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve in Kane County.
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Elton John tribute comes to Raue Center stage Dec. 27Dec 15, 2025 2:29 pm - Elton Rohn is set to perform at Raue Center For the Arts on Dec. 27. Frontman Ron Camilleri's performance is so convincing that Elton John's own bandmates have praised him, with Davey Johnstone calling them "the best '70s Elton John tribute in the world."
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces Holiday Traffic Safety CampaignDec 15, 2025 2:28 pm - The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will take part in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High. Get a DUI.” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns through Jan. 5.
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Frigid temperatures affecting Salvation Army’s Red Kettle fundraising campaignDec 15, 2025 1:02 pm - The Salvation Army is making a plea to the public to make online donations as severe winter weather conditions have affected their annual Red Kettle fundraising campaign.
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Dog rescued from icy pond near St. CharlesDec 15, 2025 11:14 am - A dog should give a wag of thanks to the rescuers who pulled it out of an icy pond Monday near St. Charles.
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‘She is a superstar’: Wheaton teacher shares lessons from arboretum-led trip to Costa RicaDec 15, 2025 11:01 am - Amy Schwartz, a science teacher at Edison Middle School in Wheaton, made the most of her trip with Morton Arboretum experts to Costa Rica’s cloud forest. “She's always looking for new ways to learn, and then bring that learning into the classroom,” Edison Principal Rachel Bednar said of the Daily Herald’s Top Teacher of the month.