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Blessing the threshold: Aurora Lutherans revive ancient ritualJan 07, 2026 12:51 pm - Aurora Lutherans revived an ancient Christian ritual on Jan. 3-4. At services both days, Deacon David Webb performed a blessing of the threshold at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
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Batavia Wrestling Club to host sold-out Batavia Classic tournament Jan. 11Jan 07, 2026 12:39 pm - The Batavia Classic is a major wrestling event hosted by the Batavia Wrestling Club, featuring over 1,200 registered athletes from 45 clubs and a waitlist of 300 more wrestlers.
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Judge orders psychological exam for Schaumburg man charged with killing fatherJan 07, 2026 12:38 pm - A Cook County judge on Wednesday ordered a psychological examination for the man who authorities say fatally beat his father with a sledgehammer in the family’s Schaumburg home.
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Prairie Grove School District 46 superintendent resigns in middle of school year, without explanationJan 07, 2026 12:31 pm - Prairie Grove School District 46 Superintendent John Bute has left his position in the middle of the school year, seemingly abruptly.
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Holiday gift opening brings joy to Marklund residentsJan 07, 2026 12:22 pm - Nearly 300 volunteers assisted Marklund residents in gift-opening, with visits from Santa, the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who
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‘We will have an awesome sandwich’: Riganato owners to open HoneyBird chicken restaurant in GenevaJan 07, 2026 11:36 am - The owners of Geneva’s Riganato Old World Grille are planning to open a second restaurant -- HoneyBird, on East State Street, focusing on chicken.
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Gary UMC’s Cookie Walk raises over $6k for mission workJan 07, 2026 11:23 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton raised $6,387 from its second annual Holiday Cookie Walk. Proceeds will benefit multiple missions and local charities.
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Veteran seen as ‘national treasure’ celebrates 101st birthdayJan 07, 2026 10:53 am - The start of a new year marked another milestone for World War II veteran Don Carter of Libertyville.
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Elmhurst’s First Congregational Church now taking orders for organic seedlingsJan 07, 2026 10:52 am - The First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elmhurst is holding its 12th annual Organic Seedlings Sale, where customers can preorder organic vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings from local growers. The deadline is Feb. 28.
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District 54 posts vacancy after resignation of its longest-serving board memberJan 07, 2026 10:38 am - Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 has posted a request for applicants to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of its longest-serving board of education member.