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Aurora police investigating officer-involved firearm dischargeDec 02, 2025 2:17 pm - Aurora Police are investigating after an officer fired their weapon during an investigation Tuesday morning.
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Spotlight: Holiday productions and the return of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’Dec 02, 2025 1:38 pm - The Second City brings “Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire” to the McAninch Arts Center, Cirque du Soleil performs “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” at the Chicago Theatre and “The Phantom of the Opera” begins a two-month run at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.
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Brunchy’s opens in former Panera spot in Buffalo GroveDec 02, 2025 1:20 pm - A new brunch restaurant is helping fuel the revival of a Buffalo Grove strip center near Dundee and Arlington Heights roads. Brunchy’s Pancakes and Cafe, owned by Victor Manuel Soberanis, is serving up American breakfast classics and Mexican cuisine in the spot previously occupied by Panera in Strathmore Square.
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Fire in mobile home park near Mount Prospect appears accidental, officials sayDec 02, 2025 1:12 pm - A weekend fire at a mobile home park near Mount Prospect remains under investigation but appears to be accidental, officials said.
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago in Libertyville donated 130 Thanksgiving meals to Lake County residents in needDec 02, 2025 1:02 pm - Jill Egan, Managing Broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago North Region offices, has announced that the Libertyville office donated 130 Thanksgiving meals to Lake County residents in need on Nov. 25.
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Batavia pub gets OK for video gambling, despite being next to two churchesDec 02, 2025 12:57 pm - Gammon Coach House pub in Batavia will be allowed to have video gambling machines, despite being next to two churches.
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Aurora fire officials urge caution when using heating equipment after pair of holiday weekend firesDec 02, 2025 12:19 pm - Aurora fire officials are reminding residents to take care when using heating equipment following a pair of holiday weekend fires.
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Christmas tree costs: Tariffs on artificial trees could be advantage for fresh-cut sellersDec 02, 2025 12:03 pm - Businesses that sell artificial Christmas trees say tariffs are having an impact on their costs this year. Conversely, farms that sell fresh trees and aren’t facing the same tariffs are reporting strong early sales.
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335-unit luxury apartment complex coming to Hoffman EstatesDec 02, 2025 11:55 am - Hoffman Estates village board members have approved a two-building, 335-unit luxury apartment complex for the former Menards site along Higgins Road.
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Wag your winter tail for a great cause at PawctionDec 02, 2025 11:32 am - Celebrate the season while helping pets in need at West Suburban Humane Society’s Pawction: Winter Wonderland 2025 from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Guests 21 and older are invited to enjoy bites and beverages while meeting adoptable animals and taking part in raffles and games.