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Man gets 15 years in prison for having child pornographyOct 16, 2025 10:10 am - A South Elgin man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing child pornography.
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Wauconda house fire causes estimated $250,000 in damageOct 16, 2025 8:21 am - Wauconda house fire causes an estimated $250,000 in damage.
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More ICE activity in Carpentersville ThursdayOct 16, 2025 8:15 am - Agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were outside Carpentersville Village Hall again on Thursday after confirmed activity there Wednesday, according to social media posts from the local police department.
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Algonquin Garden Club supports local environmental initiatives with grantsOct 16, 2025 12:39 am - The Algonquin Garden Club has an annual spring plant sale in May. The proceeds from that sale go directly to environmental causes, because “Nature's beauty is our duty.”
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See Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’ at The Venue for HalloweenOct 16, 2025 12:10 am - The Venue in Aurora will host a free screening of Alfred Hitchcock's classic horror film "The Birds" on Oct. 25 in celebration of Halloween.
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Janus Theatre puts on timely production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’Oct 15, 2025 10:46 pm - Janus Theatre Company is closing its 27th season with William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” a compelling drama exploring themes of prejudice, power, and money.
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Batfest flies into downtown Batavia with autumn whimsy and Halloween magicOct 15, 2025 8:02 pm - Enjoy a frighteningly friendly and fun Halloween tradition when BatFest returns to downtown Batavia 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.
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‘A different way to interact with the public’: Lake Villa now using e-bikes for community policingOct 15, 2025 6:22 pm - Lake Villa police have two new Commandos ready for duty as part of a community policing program.
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How conservation volunteers provide extra eyes, ears to deter crime in parksOct 15, 2025 5:45 pm - Volunteers with the McHenry County Conservation District’s S.W.E.E.P. program assist in deterring crime and reporting issues like vandalism, off-leash dogs, and suspicious activities in the parks and trails.
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New legislation could bench Bears’ plans for Arlington Heights stadiumOct 15, 2025 5:40 pm - New legislation could slow or stop the Bears’ pursuit of a $5 billion stadium redevelopment in Arlington Heights. State Rep. Kam Buckner’s bill would impose greater controls and transparency on professional sports stadium subsidy deals.