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North Central Hall of Famer, Naperville resident Jeff Thorne dies after bout with cancer

North Central Hall of Famer, Naperville resident Jeff Thorne dies after bout with cancer

Jeff Thorne, a star quarterback at Wheaton Central High School and Eastern Illinois University who coached North Central College to its first national football title, died Tuesday at age 53.

 
‘Hundreds of years in the making’: Bison reintroduced to Kane County Forest Preserve

‘Hundreds of years in the making’: Bison reintroduced to Kane County Forest Preserve

For the first time in more than 200 years, the thunder of bison hooves can once again be heard on a Kane County forest preserve prairie.

 
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Illinois’ low-cost library program takes on the justice gap

Illinois’ low-cost library program takes on the justice gap

A pilot program in 18 libraries across nine counties trains staff to help residents navigate civil court proceedings, offering a lifeline in communities where legal aid and public transit are scarce.

 
Mundelein creates local 1% grocery tax — but revenue won’t arrive for months

Mundelein creates local 1% grocery tax — but revenue won’t arrive for months

Mundelein trustees this week unanimously approved creating a 1% local tax on groceries to replace a state tax that’s about to expire.

 
Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions

Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump, who has demanded steep reductions to borrowing costs.

 
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Downed live wires lead to fire outside Algonquin home

Downed live wires lead to fire outside Algonquin home

Downed live wires in front of a home in Algonquin caused electrical sparks and a small fire Wednesday morning, officials reported.

 
‘Generations of involvement’: 5 longtime Elburn families get namesake streets in new development

‘Generations of involvement’: 5 longtime Elburn families get namesake streets in new development

At a recent groundbreaking ceremony for a new section of the Blackberry Creek development, Elburn officials and Lennar Homes representatives were joined by representatives of five local families who will be honored with streets named after them.

 
Nonprofit needs help wrapping presents in Des Plaines

Nonprofit needs help wrapping presents in Des Plaines

A Chicago-area nonprofit group is seeking volunteers to help wrap holiday presents for kids and families Saturday.

 
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Judge grants Justice Department request to unseal records from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case

Judge grants Justice Department request to unseal records from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case

Secret grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case can be made public, a judge ruled Wednesday, joining two other judges in granting the Justice Department’s requests to unseal material from investigations into the late financier’s sexual abuse.

 
Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening

Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening

Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history to the Department of Homeland Security before being approved for travel.

 

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