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Polar-Palooza brings nature-inspired games and winter fun to Creek BendJan 06, 2026 9:39 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the community to Polar-Palooza on Jan. 17, featuring nature-inspired games, interactive learning stations, and crafts for all ages.
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‘Cozy, warm and welcomed’: New Libertyville coffee shop concept aims for comfort and building connectionsJan 06, 2026 8:43 pm - The idea behind Frunchroom Collective, a new coffee shop preparing to open in Libertyville, is a cozy and welcome environment.
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Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressuresJan 06, 2026 8:17 pm - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said Tuesday that legislation giving the Chicago Bears tax breaks and state assistance to redevelop Arlington Park is not high in his agenda this spring.
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Carol Stream police, feds investigate child sex exploitation caseJan 06, 2026 7:46 pm - Carol Stream Police on Tuesday assisted agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with an investigation into child sexual exploitation, officials said.
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Authorities: Man yelled slurs, threatened to kill worker at Carol Stream grocery storeJan 06, 2026 6:27 pm - A man has been charged with committing a hate crime, accused of yelling slurs at a worker at a Carol Stream grocery store and threatening to kill her.
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High-end fitness center, retail coming to old Dominick’s site in Buffalo GroveJan 06, 2026 5:56 pm - Buffalo Grove trustees gave their endorsement this week to the plan to transform the old Dominick’s site into a high-end fitness center with retail.
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Roselle firefighter rescued after falling through floor fighting house fire TuesdayJan 06, 2026 5:44 pm - A Roselle firefighter was uninjured after falling through a floor while battling a house fire near Schaumburg Tuesday afternoon.
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Where to enjoy sophisticated nonalcoholic drinks in the suburbs during Dry JanuaryJan 06, 2026 5:40 pm - If you’re practicing Dry January, or just want to cut back back on alcohol while still enjoying a complex crafted drink, many suburban restaurants are putting a bigger emphasis on their nonalcoholic offerings.
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Police officers cleared in fatal Batavia shootoutJan 06, 2026 5:10 pm - A man who died in a standoff with police in Batavia killed himself, and officers were justified in shooting at him, the Kane County state’s attorney announced Tuesday.
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Dining Out: $1.20 anniversary drink specials in Bartlett and ‘fry’ January at Morton’sJan 06, 2026 4:53 pm - 120 Live Bartlett is celebrating a pair of anniversaries with $1.20 drink specials this weekend. Plus, there’s a fun “fry January” offer from Morton’s, new limited-time specials at Perry’s and more.