Articles filed under Communities
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Des Plaines woman victimized by gift card scammer: policeJan 09, 2026 2:44 pm - A Des Plaines resident fell victim to a scammer who said she’d be entered in a contest if she sent the caller money, police said.
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Geneva offers police station tours before referendum on replacementJan 09, 2026 1:14 pm - Members of the public can tour the Geneva Police Department ahead of a March ballot measure that will ask voters for permission to borrow money to build a new station.
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Avery Coonley School in Downers Grove names new head of schoolJan 09, 2026 1:01 pm - Nancy Nassr appointed as new Head of School at Avery Coonley School in Downers Grove following a six-month search process. She is currently assistant head of school and academic dean at Lake Forest Academy.
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Man gets 90 years in Aurora murderJan 09, 2026 12:48 pm - An Aurora man has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for killing one man and trying to kill another in a gang-related attack.
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Lawmaker collecting ‘Valentines for Seniors’Jan 09, 2026 12:44 pm - State Sen. Seth Lewis has kicked off a “Valentines for Seniors” card drive through his office in Carol Stream.
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Geneva police warn about scam calls involving department’s phone numberJan 09, 2026 11:44 am - Geneva police are warning people about a scam in which the department’s phone number is being spoofed, making the calls appear legitimate.
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West Chicago nearing decision on hiring new city administratorJan 09, 2026 11:44 am - West Chicago is in the final phases of selecting a new city administrator. Mayor Daniel Bovey said earlier this week that he and city officials would soon be meeting with the final two or three candidates for the position.
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Authorities: Antioch man had child sex abuse materialsJan 09, 2026 11:08 am - An Antioch man is accused of possessing numerous images and videos of child sex abuse materials, many involving children younger than 13, officials said.
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‘Tall mugs of beer’: Fatpour Tap Works wooing Mount ProspectJan 09, 2026 8:20 am - Downtown Mount Prospect could soon welcome a new player on its tavern scene south of the Metra station — with a novel twist.
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‘It got big fast’: Ice fishing derby in Wauconda ending its run after 17 yearsJan 08, 2026 7:53 pm - After 17 years, The popular LVVA Ice Fishing Derby on Bangs Lake in Wauconda will be ending its run Jan. 30-31.