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LOOK: Worshipers flock to see new Mary statueAug 28, 2025 11:10 am - A new statue of Mary, the Pilgrim Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe, makes it’s first U.S. appearance at an unveiling Wednesday at the Our Lady of Guadelupe Shrine in Des Pla...
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Elgin police reopen portion of Randall Road after semi overturnsAug 28, 2025 11:08 am - An overturned semitrailer truck caused Elgin police to close northbound lanes of Randall Road near Hopps Road Thursday morning until about 3:30 p.m. No injuries were repo...
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Celebrate ‘Kickoff Sunday’ at Gary UMC in WheatonAug 27, 2025 11:17 pm - On Sunday, Sept. 7, Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N. Main St. in Wheaton, will celebrate “Kickoff Sunday.”
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Our Lady of Guadalupe sculpture makes appearance in Des PlainesAug 27, 2025 10:20 pm - A life-size sculpture of the “Pilgrim Mother” — Our Lady of Guadalupe — made its first U.S. stop in Des Plaines Wednesday as part of an international tour. The exhibition will be open to the public in the St. Joseph Chapel at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and remain on display there through Sept. 30.
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Man accused of secretly recording people in bathrooms at Naperville clubAug 27, 2025 8:02 pm - A man is accused of secretly videotaping 11 people in restrooms at a boxing club in Naperville.
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A man has been accused of carjacking women, twice within a week, in Naperville and Warrenville.Aug 27, 2025 7:20 pm - A man has been accused of carjacking women twice recently in Naperville and Warrenville. Archie Banks, 63, of the 1500 block of Westminster Drive, Naperville, is accused ...
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Crystal Lake man convicted in $8M Ponzi scheme wants to take back plea to defrauding American Legion groupAug 27, 2025 6:38 pm - A Crystal Lake man due to be sentenced next week in connection with an $8 million Ponzi scheme is trying to take back a guilty plea in which he admitted to defrauding a local veterans’ organization.
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Aurora institutes grocery taxAug 27, 2025 6:36 pm - Aurora will impose a 1% tax on groceries, when the state drops its tax in January.
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St. Charles Arts Council celebrates successful Plein Air EventAug 27, 2025 6:13 pm - The Baker Community Center hosted the successful second annual St. Charles Arts Council's Plein Air Event, featuring artwork sales, food, and camaraderie.
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The Saints come marching back to St. Charles to celebrate past state championship squadsAug 27, 2025 5:46 pm - St. Charles East and Montini this weekend are recognizing past state championship squads in, respectively, soccer and football.