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Mount Prospect allows decades-old shed converted to art studio for 7-year-old to standJan 07, 2026 3:23 pm - Mount Prospect trustees voted with their hearts Tuesday, granting zoning relief to a resident for a shed converted to an art studio for a seven-year-old girl with therapeutic needs.
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Mount Prospect’s first female commander takes oathJan 07, 2026 2:55 pm - The Mount Prospect Police Department reached a milestone this week with the promotion of Sgt. Alison Teevan to the rank of commander, making her the force’s first female commander.
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From orchestra to outreach: Lake Zurich High School senior brings music and kindness to seniorsJan 07, 2026 2:26 pm - Joshua Kalarical is a senior at Lake Zurich High School. Music is a core passion of his that has always been part of his life.
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How a planned bike path will close a key gap in central Lake CountyJan 07, 2026 1:29 pm - A project pending official approval in Lake County will close a key gap in a bike path network ultimately linking downtown Round Lake with the Des Plaines River Trail.
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Fox Valley Bible Study to explore the Gospel of JohnJan 07, 2026 1:16 pm - Fox Valley Bible Study for Women will focus on the Gospel of John on Thursdays, starting Jan. 22 at St. Patrick Parish in St. Charles.
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2025 biking highlights in Illinois: Trikes as bikes, e-bikes, new laws and path plansJan 07, 2026 1:08 pm - Trikes as bikes, e-bikes, new laws and plans for biking and pedestrian paths were among the cycling stories making headlines in Illinois in 2025.
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Blessing the threshold: Aurora Lutherans revive ancient ritualJan 07, 2026 12:51 pm - Aurora Lutherans revived an ancient Christian ritual on Jan. 3-4. At services both days, Deacon David Webb performed a blessing of the threshold at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
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Batavia Wrestling Club to host sold-out Batavia Classic tournament Jan. 11Jan 07, 2026 12:39 pm - The Batavia Classic is a major wrestling event hosted by the Batavia Wrestling Club, featuring over 1,200 registered athletes from 45 clubs and a waitlist of 300 more wrestlers.
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Judge orders psychological exam for Schaumburg man charged with killing fatherJan 07, 2026 12:38 pm - A Cook County judge on Wednesday ordered a psychological examination for the man who authorities say fatally beat his father with a sledgehammer in the family’s Schaumburg home.
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Prairie Grove School District 46 superintendent resigns in middle of school year, without explanationJan 07, 2026 12:31 pm - Prairie Grove School District 46 Superintendent John Bute has left his position in the middle of the school year, seemingly abruptly.