Articles filed under Counties
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‘A small but real benefit’: Grayslake action cements the dissolution of a layer of governmentDec 19, 2025 10:18 pm - Eliminating a layer of government some taxpayers in the Grayslake area may not even have been aware of is more a philosophical victory but also has advantages, village leaders say.
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Amazon donates $100,000 to area food banks on Cyber MondayDec 19, 2025 1:41 pm - Amazon donated $100,000 to area food banks, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank, on Cyber Monday. The donation aims to provide meals to families struggling financially during the holiday season
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Man charged in wife’s shooting death doesn’t fight pretrial detainmentDec 19, 2025 11:10 am - A man accused of fatally shooting his wife in their home near Harvard, then shooting himself in the face, did not dispute the state’s order Thursday to detain him in McHenry County jail while he awaits trial.
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‘Illinois cannot afford to lose this’: Local leaders hope to keep Bears in stateDec 18, 2025 7:45 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia urged Springfield legislators to support the Bears’ request for a property tax break and public infrastructure funding, arguing that losing the team would be a “dark day” for Illinois.
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Last-minute shopping? Visit Lake County’s largest vendor fairDec 18, 2025 3:57 pm - Santa’s Winter Wonderland Market, Lake County’s largest holiday vendor fair, will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at The Ten Hotel, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank CEO named food bank leader of the year by national publicationDec 18, 2025 12:51 pm - The president and CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank has been named 2025 Food Bank Leader of the Year by a national trade publication.
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‘Our family tradition’: Vending machines at Aurora mall make giving as easy as buying a snackDec 18, 2025 11:11 am - The Light the World Giving Machines are back at the Fox Valley Mall for a third year. The vending-style machines allow people to donate to local and national charities.
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Winter Break Wonderland brings flurry of fun to DuPage Children’s MuseumDec 17, 2025 10:13 pm - Families can glide and twirl on the indoor sock skating rink at DuPage Children's Museum's Winter Break Wonderland event. Kids can explore math and measurement concepts while mixing pretend drinks at the Cocoa Counter, experiment with buoyancy at the water table, and engage in sensory play at the Snow Box.
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2 dead after plane crashes at DuPage Airport in West ChicagoDec 17, 2025 2:39 pm - A plane crash at DuPage Airport in West Chicago left two people dead Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
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Reports: Pope to name Joliet bishop next archbishop of New YorkDec 17, 2025 12:07 pm - Bishop Ron Hicks, head of the Diocese of Joliet, appears to be poised to be named the next archbishop of New York.