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7-year-old tried to save sisters in Streamwood killings, authorities sayJun 06, 2025 2:09 pm - A 7-year-old boy tried to perform CPR on his two older sisters in a vain attempt to save their lives after authorities say their older brother fatally stabbed them May 28 in the family’s Streamwood townhouse. A judge Friday ordered the 25-year-old man charged with first-degree murder held at Cook County jail pending his trial.
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Three charged in armed robbery shooting near AuroraJun 06, 2025 1:24 pm - Three men have been charged with armed robbery, in connection with a shooting Monday evening near Aurora.
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Raise a glass with STC Six beer to benefit Support Over StigmaJun 06, 2025 12:26 pm - The STC Six craft brewery alliance in St. Charles has created a tropical, piney West Coast pilsner. A portion of this year’s sales go to Support Over Stigma, providing mental health care for veterans and first responders.
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Des Plaines police find drugs during traffic stopJun 06, 2025 11:29 am - A Des Plaines man was arrested early Friday after police there stopped his vehicle and found illegal drugs inside, according to a news release.
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Search continues for new St. Charles police chiefJun 06, 2025 9:59 am - St. Charles city officials are in the midst of a search for a new police chief to fill the vacancy left by Jim Keegan’s resignation.
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Schaumburg motorcyclist dies after crash in Buffalo GroveJun 06, 2025 8:41 am - A 24-year-old Schaumburg man is dead after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a sedan in Buffalo Grove Thursday evening.
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South Elgin man facing weapons charges after opening fire outside St. Charles barJun 06, 2025 8:17 am - A South Elgin man who used to work at a St. Charles bar is facing multiple weapons charges after police say he opened fire outside the bar earlier this week.
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An Aloha frame of mind: Finding peace and joy in everyday lifeJun 06, 2025 8:00 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos says practicing kindness, embracing each day with joy, and cultivating a warm, positive attitude can bring the "aloha spirit" into our daily lives and surroundings.
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St. Charles church singer leaves legacy of heavenly voiceJun 06, 2025 5:00 am - She had the voice of an angel. Marilyn Weinlader, music director at St. Patrick Church in St. Charles, touched thousands through her Heaven-sent gift of music.
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New Aurora police chief hopes to keep positive momentum goingJun 06, 2025 4:30 am - From the streets to the big desk: New Aurora police chief talks about his career and what he wants for the department.