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Man detained pretrial after Oak Brook car chase connected to robberyDec 10, 2025 5:01 pm - A man is being held in jail on charges that he led police on a high-speed chase in connection with a theft from a store at Oakbrook Center mall in Oak Brook. Dwaun Blaloc...
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‘Cyber Santa’ gifts kids at Saint Alexius Women & Children’s Hospital in Hoffman EstatesDec 10, 2025 4:59 pm - A “Cyber Santa” event Wednesday brightened the holidays for 16 kids finding themselves under the care of Ascension Saint Alexius Women and Children’s Hospital in Hoffman Estates this season.
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The Week in Pictures features photographs made during November and DecemberDec 10, 2025 2:39 pm -
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Coats for Vets Collection Drive Results Announced by Libertyville Rotary Sunrise, Zengeler CleanersDec 10, 2025 2:18 pm - Lake County communities responded in outstanding fashion to the 2025 “Coats for Vets” campaign, sponsored by Libertyville Sunrise Rotary and Zengeler Cleaners. The annual collection drive netted 7,458 total items.
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Kane County Clerk’s office opens new satellite location in ElginDec 10, 2025 2:17 pm - The Kane County Clerk's office is opening a new satellite office in Elgin to provide services to the growing population in the northern part of the county. It will offer the same services as the main office in Geneva, including issuing birth, death and marriage certificates, and accepting passport applications.
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Gift drive ensures holiday dreams come true for 1,600 kids in needDec 10, 2025 2:08 pm - Kids Above All is seeking donations for children in their care to make for a bright holiday season.
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Oswego church hosts display of 60 nativity scenes from around the worldDec 10, 2025 2:01 pm - Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego hosted its 21st annual exhibit of nativity sets from around the world on Dec. 5.
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Lake Zurich to outline plans for park improvementsDec 10, 2025 12:40 pm - Lake Zurich will host a community open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, to review preliminary master plans for five village parks.
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Hoffman Estates seeks sister cities hostsDec 10, 2025 12:39 pm - The Sister Cities Commission of Hoffman Estates is seeking host families for three cultural exchanges with guests from Angoulême, France.
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Downed live wires lead to fire outside Algonquin homeDec 10, 2025 12:39 pm - Downed live wires in front of a home in Algonquin caused electrical sparks and a small fire Wednesday morning, officials reported.