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Former driving instructor sentenced to 30 years in prison

A former driving instructor has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually assaulting a student in 2021. The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office says 60-year-old Paul Bocska of St. Charles was arrested in Hungary after missing his trial in April 2025. He was later extradited to the United States.

Kane County, IL · 1d

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Batavia chiropractor who recorded patients gets 60 years in prison

Batavia chiropractor Dr. David Hanson, who pleaded guilty to secretly recording patients – including children – undressing, was sentenced to 60 years in prison Tuesday.

Batavia, IL · 1d

WGN News

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Huntley police say 2022 tip about bus driver arrested and charged last month with possession of CSAM went unheeded

A tip sent to police four years ago about a bus driver who was arrested and charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials just last month apparently went unheeded for several years, Huntley police said in an update.

Huntley, IL · 1d

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Illinois Steak Lovers Settle Into This Woodsy, Low-Lit St. Charles Supper Club for Steak Au Poivre and Saganaki

Some dinners are just meals, and some feel like a trip back to a time when supper clubs ruled the weekend. In St. Charles, Illinois, one steakhouse still runs on that old-school spirit, with dim lights, wood everywhere, and a fireplace that people actually talk about. Locals plan anniversaries here,...

St Charles, IL · 1d

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Kane County Board Marks Hampshire's 150th Anniversary

A village’s 150-year milestone was more than a celebration of history. It was a tribute to the generations of families, farmers, business owners and neighbors who have made the Village of Hampshire home. That was especially evident Nov. 10, when several Hampshire residents gathered at the Kane County Board...

Hampshire, IL · 1d

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Search warrant issued for DeKalb apartment, no arrests made

Editor’s note: This is a developing story. DeKALB – DeKalb County Special Operations, with help from the DeKalb Police Department, investigated an apartment in the 800 block of Edgewood Drive. Four DeKalb Police patrol vehicles and at least three unmarked vehicles were at the scene when the Northern...

Dekalb, IL · 2d

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Kunes Auto Group Yelp reviews disabled after alleged Alaina Kunes Ole Miss monkey racist scandal triggers barrage of negative reviews

Lloyd Bell Tower on the Ole Miss campus [Representational Image] - Source: Getty The Yelp reviews for a car dealership associated with Kunes Auto Group have been disabled after many users posted negative comments. The ratings plunged to 1.7 after the family-owned business’s alleged connection with Alaina Kunes, an Ole Miss student, surfaced. Content creator Charity Faye Alexander (@recovering.charity) posted on Instagram, detailing the apparent link. Alexander previously claimed that Alaina Kunes was one of the individuals who made monkey-like gestures and sounds outside the apartment of a Bla...

Sycamore, IL · 2d

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Man Convicted of Breaking Girlfriend’s Arm and, Then, Trying to Intimidate Her, 30 Minutes To Convict

McHENRY MAN CONVICTED OF BREAKING GIRLFRIEND’S ARM; RECORDED CALLS EXPOSE EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE TESTIMONY. McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on November 10, 2026, Bobby Gutierrez, 59, of McHenry, Illinois, was found guilty of Aggravated Domestic Battery following a jury trial. The verdict came after...

Mchenry, IL · 1d

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Remember the Sycamore Restaurant Destroyed by Fire? It's Back!

Remember when a devastating fire destroyed Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore? After months of rebuilding and a temporary home, this longtime favorite is officially back home!

Sycamore, IL · 2d

Journal & Courier

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Illinois man found safe after falling from Lafayette bridge

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN — An Illinois man in town for Purdue University's homecoming game fell from the Harrison Bridge about 6:45 p.m. Saturday, starting a multiagency search for him in the Wabash River, according to West Lafayette police. The 56-year-old man from Woodstock, IL, was found alive with a few scratches and was treated at a local hospital, West Lafayette police Lt. Jon Eager said. The man was talking to his wife by phone at the time of the incident. The wife called 911 after her husband went over the bridge railing, police said. The man later told police he was intoxicated and fell over the bridge railing, according to police, who did not test his blood-alcohol levels. West Lafayette Fire Department Water Rescue teams launched boats from north of the Harrison Bridge, and Lafayette Fire Department Water Rescue team members launched from Fort Ouiatenon Historic Park, police reports stated. The man was found on the east side of the river near Canal Road, according to West Lafayette police, who published a Nixle alert urging people to avoid the area of State Street and Tapawingo Drive because of "an incident in the area." The alert was canceled after the man

West Lafayette, IN · 2d

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Police Seek Assistance With Two Ponies On The Loose In Elgin

Is something strange going on in the equestrian world?. This morning, Elgin police announced that two ponies have escaped the owners and are currently loose in the area of Chippewa Drive and Congdon Avenue. This comes just a day after the tragic death of a horse who got loose and,...

Elgin, IL · 2d

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“Forever Home” | Anderson Humane’s Fur Babies Of The Week

Note: This is the latest in a weekly series from Anderson Humane spotlighting wonderful animals currently looking for a “forever home.” We encourage you to support Anderson Humane and it’s tireless efforts to care for our animal friends and place them in loving homes. For more information please visit https://ahconnects.org/.

Elgin, IL · 2d

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With Bottomless Coffee And A 1970s Vibe, This Long-Running Illinois Diner Still Serves Country Fried Steak

The staff at this diner might announce your birthday over the loudspeaker and get the whole room singing. A complimentary ice cream with a candle shows up too, which feels like a very good deal. Then there’s the coffee, which keeps flowing as long as you keep sipping. The menu...

Elgin, IL · 2d

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Military-Style Rocket Replica Found in Tree West of Woodstock

Model Rocket Recovered from Tree in Unincorporated Woodstock. On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 15300 block of Kishwaukee Valley Road in unincorporated Woodstock to assist McHenry County Sheriff’s Office deputies with an investigation involving a suspected military-style rocket in a tree. McHenry County...

Woodstock, IL · 1d

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A Legacy Rooted in Kane County: Honoring Mike Kenyon and 144 Years of Family Farming

For more than 144 years, the Kenyon family has been part of the fabric of Kane County, growing food, producing milk, supporting local families and helping shape the agricultural community. On Nov. 10, the Kane County Board recognized that remarkable legacy with a proclamation honoring Michael (Mike) Kenyon, his family and their longtime farming business.

Kane County, IL · 20h

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Photos show ponies on the loose in northwest suburb before being returned home

Two ponies who were seen around a northwest suburb while they went on an early morning adventure were returned safely to their home hours later, police said. Elgin police first notified the community in a social media post around 5 a.m. on Tuesday that they were looking for two ponies on the loose near Chippewa Drive and Congdon Avenue.

Elgin, IL · 1d

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Kane County Board Designates Welsh Settlement House as Historic Landmark

The Kane County Board has approved landmark status for the Welsh Settlement House at 46W756 Jericho Road in Big Rock Township, adding the historic property to the Kane County Register of Historic Places. Built around the 1840s, the house is significant for its connection to Welsh immigrants who settled in...

Kane County, IL · 20h

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Juvenile bobcat struck by car in Ogle County is expected to make a full recovery

Last week, an Oregon homeowner discovered a barely 17-pound, semi-conscious female bobcat laying in her front yard. The juvenile bobcat, estimated to have been born earlier this spring or late last year, was struck by car crossing nearby Route 64. The homeowner contacted a local wildlife trapper, who brought the...

Ogle County, IL · 1d

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Women sue Salvation Army over alleged failure to stop ex-west suburban youth pastor's abuse

Three women who say they were sexually abused as children by a former Salvation Army youth pastor are accusing the organization of failing to protect them and covering up what was happening at its Tri-City Corps in St. Charles.

St Charles, IL · 14h