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‘They get such a bad rap’: Meet Lottie, Anderson Humane Wildlife’s ambassador snakeAug 08, 2025 12:46 pm - Lottie, an integrated milk snake at the Anderson Human Wildlife Center in Elburn, will serve as an ambassador to help individuals overcome their fear of snakes while educating them about the crucial role snakes play in the environment.
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Prosecutors: Palatine High School teacher’s aide was sharing child sex abuse materialsAug 08, 2025 12:43 pm - A Palatine High School teacher’s aide has been charged with possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material online using the messaging app Kik, prosecutors said Friday.
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Second bomb threat at St. Charles conference center where Texas Democrats stayedAug 08, 2025 12:05 pm - A second bomb threat was called in to the Q Center in St. Charles, police reported Friday morning.
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Authorities: Man was selling stolen ovens, dryers and had homemade explosivesAug 08, 2025 11:26 am - A Barrington-area man who Lake County authorities say was selling stolen appliances online and who had home-made explosives at his residence faces theft, explosives charges.
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Bensenville Police Chief Schulze appointed as village managerAug 08, 2025 10:58 am - Bensenville trustees unanimously voted to appoint Dan Schulze as village manager during their July 29 board meeting.
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These Illinois licensing facilities will offer expanded Saturday hoursAug 08, 2025 7:05 am - Thirteen Illinois state driver’s license locations will begin offering walk-in Saturday service starting Saturday, Aug. 9.
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‘Salesman of hope’: How former car salesman became director of Batavia workshop for disabledAug 08, 2025 5:52 am - The Valley Sheltered Workshop in Batavia will soon mark its 60th anniversary giving people with cognitive disabilities a job and a purpose, but it needs more space to teach life skills.
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‘Isn’t just a prank’: Destructive social media trend arrives at suburbs’ doorstepAug 08, 2025 4:45 am - The latest social media trend that has young people engaging in dangerous behavior is the “door kick challenge.“ It’s like ding-dong-ditch, but instead of ringing the bell and running away these perps are trying to kick down the door.
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Finding her utopia: Julie Curran’s dream life at The Woods at K-B HouseAug 07, 2025 10:48 pm - Julie Curran moved into a redesigned cottage at The Woods at K-B House, gaining proximity to family and peace of mind knowing all levels of senior care are available.
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Elgin Township community event showcases local organizationsAug 07, 2025 10:18 pm - Elgin Township is hosting a free community event on Aug. 16 to showcase local social service agencies, volunteer opportunities, and provide family fun like a vehicle "Touch-a-Truck.