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Thinking big: Libertyville-based Bath Concepts refreshes identity, plans expansionJan 05, 2026 10:08 am - Libertyville-based Bath Concepts, which started in a garage and has become a leading manufacturer of bathroom remodeling products, is marking 25 years with a refreshed identity and a big expansion.
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Junkyard fire near Elgin guts large storage buildingJan 05, 2026 9:53 am - A junkyard fire Sunday afternoon near Elgin gutted a large storage building, but resulted in no injuries.
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Kane County Board accepting applications for District 9 vacancyJan 04, 2026 10:49 pm - Kane County is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the county board for District 9, which includes parts of Hampshire, Huntley, Pingree Grove, and Elgin.
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Huntley honors veterans with Wreaths Across America ceremonyJan 04, 2026 10:35 pm - The Huntley community joined thousands of locations across the country in the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony, honoring those who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Skater overcoming her greatest opponent: off-ice health challengesJan 04, 2026 8:45 pm - Figure skater Gabby Kaplan, 15, has persevered through many health challenges to compete this week at the Prevagen 2026 U.S. National Championships.
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Can Hawaiian restaurant revitalize Palatine site?Jan 04, 2026 4:29 pm - A new Hawaiian restaurant could be saying aloha to Palatine. The village council will vote Monday whether to allow Hawaiian Brothers Island Grill to open at 1597 N. Rand Road, near Dundee Road
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Friends of the Fox River urges opposition to Clean Water Act revisionJan 04, 2026 9:02 am - With looming changes to the federal Clean Water Act, potentially restricting protections for millions of acres of wetlands and miles of streams, environmental advcoates worry about the future of the Fox River.
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Tree of light: Chabad spreading branches throughout suburbsJan 04, 2026 8:51 am - A branch of Hasidic Judaism, with roots in 18th century Eastern Europe, is spreading throughout the Chicago suburbs and reaching places one wouldn’t normally associate with Judaism.
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Uber-wealthy Illinoisans already spending big on 2026 campaignsJan 03, 2026 9:26 pm - Some uber-wealthy Illinois residents already have spent millions to get their preferred candidates elected in 2026.
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Christmas tree erupts, causes extensive damage to Arlington Heights houseJan 03, 2026 5:48 pm - Fire chief warns about hazards when natural Christmas trees dry out and needles shed.