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Man pleads guilty to reckless driving in crash that injured deputyJan 16, 2025 6:53 pm - A man who caused a crash that severely injured a Kane County deputy pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated reckless driving.
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St. Charles residents invited to discuss city’s energy futureJan 16, 2025 6:30 pm - As Illinois moves toward clean energy, St. Charles faces choice to extend contract with coal-powered IMEA or transition to affordable, sustainable alternatives, avoiding potential environmental and health risks.
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Free throw fun for kids: Knights of Columbus host hoop shoot-out in WarrenvilleJan 16, 2025 5:50 pm - Boys and girls ages 9-14 can participate in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition on Jan. 25. Winners in each age group continue to district and area competitions.
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Kane County voters: Here’s what you need to know about spring electionsJan 16, 2025 5:14 pm - Early voting has begun for the Feb. 25 primary election for Aurora mayor and township offices. For other township and municipal offices in Kane County, early voting for the April 1 consolidated election begins March 7.
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County, DuPage Foundation raise almost $400K to help shelter homeless this winterJan 16, 2025 5:04 pm - DuPage County and the DuPage Foundation will direct nearly $400,000 to DuPagePads to help the Wheaton-based nonprofit shelter those experiencing homelessness through the winter.
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Grief & healing: Cooking lessons teach how to keep life simpleJan 16, 2025 3:32 pm - My husband, Baheej, enjoyed good meals, and was a very good cook. He made delicious but very uncomplicated dishes. I learned a lot about cooking from him. And every time I make one his favorites, I silently thank him and remember sharing it with him.
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New beer garden, other ballpark upgrades in works for Schaumburg Boomers’ 2025 seasonJan 16, 2025 3:29 pm - A new beer garden along the first-base line leads several upgrades being made to Wintrust Field in Schaumburg before the Schaumburg Boomers’ 2025 season begins May 8 at the village-owned stadium.
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Elgin officials say new testing protocols cause more homes to test positive for elevated lead levelsJan 16, 2025 2:33 pm - Elgin officials attribute a spike in homes testing positive for elevated lead levels to a new federally-mandated water sampling protocol, not changes in water quality itself.
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Reverse Raffle Feb. 5 to fund local needs in Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, Prospect HeightsJan 16, 2025 1:44 pm - The Rotary Club of River Cities will hold its Annual Classic 5000 Reverse Raffle event on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road in Mount. Prospect.
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Schaumburg Community Blood Drive set for Jan. 21Jan 16, 2025 1:44 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive that will take place from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints t 1320 W. Schaumburg Road.