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Police: Child found gun dropped on elementary school playgroundSep 07, 2025 11:26 am - A man was cited for possessing a firearm in a school zone after police said a child found a gun he dropped on a Crystal Lake school playground.
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St. Francis grad Kelsay focuses on ‘family’ as first-year head coach at Michigan StateSep 07, 2025 10:00 am - St. Francis High School graduate Kristen Kelsay is 4-0 in her first season as head women’s volleyball coach at Michigan State University.
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Geneva group’s plan to host Jan. 6 organizer draws pickets, protestsSep 07, 2025 8:41 am - A Geneva group’s plan to host the Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right Oath Keepers and a convicted Jan. 6 organizer, has stirred a hornet’s nest of protest on social media, a petition of more than 1,000 signatures and pickets in front of a local country club.
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Precision and strategy: Boccia athletes set to shine in Chicagoland Regional TournamentSep 06, 2025 10:44 pm - When boccia athletes take the court, silence hangs in the air. A ball is released, rolling with careful calculation, every inch of distance measured in the player’s min...
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Prairie Center hosts long-running Carpenters tribute show ‘Close to You’Sep 06, 2025 10:18 pm - "Close To You: The Music of the Carpenters" is a heartfelt tribute to the legendary pop duo, featuring Lisa Rock and her acclaimed band.
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Police dog finds suspect in Antioch-area DUI crashSep 06, 2025 5:27 pm - A man from an unincorporated area near Antioch was charged with driving intoxicated and fleeing from a crash Friday night, leaving his 21-year-old passenger behind, authorities said.
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Woman accused of falsely telling 911 husband had killed her childrenSep 06, 2025 5:27 pm - A Lake County woman has been accused of falsely calling 911 to report her estranged husband had shot and killed her children.
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Campton Hills approves annexation of nearly 1,000 acres for 900 homesSep 06, 2025 5:25 pm - Campton Hills trustees approved the annexation of 962 acres for the LaFox of Campton Hills housing development in two split votes in front of a large crowd last Thursday.
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Germanfest brings flavors of Bavaria to Hoffman Estates with beer, food and musicSep 06, 2025 2:24 pm - Platzkonzert Germanfest waltzed into Hoffman Estates with a bang Saturday. The family-friendly, Oktoberfest-style celebration continues from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Hundreds turn out for protest against ICE in WheatonSep 06, 2025 2:15 pm - At least 250 people protesting on the streets of Wheaton Saturday made one message clear — they don’t want immigration agents arresting people in their hometown.