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Chicago man charged with breaking into Downers Grove North High School, battering janitorDec 13, 2025 4:52 pm - A 56-year-old Chicago man was charged with burglary, attempted robbery and aggravated battery for breaking into Downers Grove North High School and accosting a janitor, prosecutors said.
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Lego lovers check out train displays at Arlington libraryDec 13, 2025 4:50 pm - Children of all ages were captivated by the creations of the Northern Illinois Lego Train Club at the Arlington Heights Public Library Saturday. A steady stream of Lego a...
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Highland Park author releases first graphic novel in long-term ‘Ultimate Oz Universe’ projectDec 13, 2025 3:14 pm - An author based in Highland Park is working on a 10-book graphic novel series based on the Oz universe. Elton John wrote the forward.
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‘Illinois Maker’ Bee Coco aims to be the GOAT of nontoxic, hand-poured candlesDec 13, 2025 1:56 pm - Bee Coco Candle, which makes nontoxic candles out of its shop in Geneva, has been recognized as an “Illinois Maker” by the Illinois Office of Tourism.
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New Moon Vegan bakery in Batavia inducted into Illinois Made programDec 13, 2025 1:24 pm - New Moon Vegan, a woman-owned small-batch bakery and cafe in downtown Batavia, has been inducted into the Illinois Made program by the Illinois Office of Tourism. The eatery offers 100% plant-based pastries, breads and savory specialties, made fresh daily using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.
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Head-on crash in Kildeer leaves Mundelein driver deadDec 13, 2025 12:25 pm - A 44-year-old Mundelein man died early Saturday in a head-on collision on Route 22 in Kildeer.
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After HoursDec 13, 2025 11:38 am - Send photos of business events to afterhours@dailyherald.com.
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Inspiration behind Ashley’s Law again seeking legal changes to retain access to medical marijuanaDec 13, 2025 11:00 am - The 19-year-old Schaumburg woman who inspired Illinois’ Ashley’s Law in 2018 to have access to her medical marijuana patches while in school is again seeking legal changes to allow them to be delivered across state lines.
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How $5 million from Endeavor Health for Loaves & Fishes ‘meets the moment’Dec 13, 2025 10:45 am - Loaves & Fishes will receive $1 million annually for five years from Endeavor Health — $5 million total — to expand its reach and make food more accessible to families in need.
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Elias Kent Kane Chapter DAR presents DAR Community Service AwardsDec 12, 2025 11:08 pm - The Elias Kent Kane Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented Community Service Awards to Zoeie Kreiner and Marty Callahan.