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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 · 6h
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Suburban chiropractor who secretly recorded patients sentenced to 60 years

A suburban chiropractor who used hidden cameras to take secret recordings of his patients was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Tuesday.

Batavia, IL · 7h

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 · 9h

USA TODAY

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Unbeaten Illinois high school football team loses playoff game on inadvertent whistle

An improbable touchdown appeared to keep one of Illinois' top high school program’s postseason hopes alive on Friday night. Then an unusual call changed everything. Trailing by four in the closing seconds of the game on Nov. 6, Antioch's (IL) Chance Verden came up with an improbable reception off of a bobbled catch that appeared to give the Sequoits the win and one of the best plays of the season. However, as Antioch celebrated, the referees gathered and the touchdown was overturned as the refs ruled that there was inadvertent whistle, which blew the play dead before Verden came up with the catch and later found the end zone. Despite pleas from the Sequoits’ side, the referees came to the agreement that the whistle was blown, signaling the play was dead before it actually was. Antioch was given the ball at the spot of the catch instead of the touchdown and one untimed down to convert. That one opportunity did not go the Sequoits’ way. UNREAL: 5A #1 Antioch has a miracle Hail Mary win taken away by an inadvertent whistle. Down 32-28 with only time for one play, Chance Verden catches a live bobble for what everyone believed to

Illinois · 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 · 2h

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 · 1d

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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 · 11h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 12h

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Antioch Hotel Guest, 54, Found Dead in Bathtub; Police Say Foul Play Is Not Suspected

Police say they do not suspect foul play in the death of a 54-year-old woman found in a bathtub at an Antioch hotel late Saturday night. The investigation is ongoing pending autopsy results. Antioch police responded to Antioch Hotel and Suites, at 350 West Highway 173, around 9:45 p.m. Saturday...

Antioch, IL · 2d

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2 hurt in car crashes in Libertyville on Waukegan Road

Two people were hurt in a five-car chair reaction crash on Waukegan Road in north suburban Libertyville Monday morning, police said.

Libertyville, IL · 1d

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This 1927 Illinois Movie Palace From Groundhog Day Still Shows Films With Free Popcorn Refills

I only meant to grab a quick matinee in a small Illinois town, maybe a soda to sip along the way. Then I looked up and saw a painted dome glowing over my seat, and my plans for a forgettable afternoon fell apart. My popcorn bucket kept getting refilled for...

Woodstock, IL · 2d

High School On SI

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Antioch Coach Brian Glashagel Addresses Controversial Ending to Sycamore Playoff Loss

Two days after Antioch's season ended with a controversial finish against Sycamore, head coach Brian Glashagel released a statement addressing the officiating d

Antioch, IL · 1d

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Aurora Robbery Suspect Returned to Dollar Store Days Later, Police Say

A 25-year-old Aurora man is being held at the Kane County Adult Justice Center after police say he robbed a North Lake Street store in October after claiming to have a firearm, then stole roughly $427 and fled on foot before a federal fugitive task force found him at an apartment on North Lake Street. Thomas Johnson now faces one count of aggravated robbery and one count of robbery in connection with the Oct. 18 incident.

Aurora, IL · 2d

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Coroner identifies woman killed in Aurora pedestrian crash

The Kane County Coroner's Office has identified the 74-year-old woman who died in a pedestrian-versus-vehicle crash in Aurora last week as Catherine Pegues of Aurora. The Aurora Police Department says Pegues was crossing Farnsworth Avenue near Indian Avenue when she was struck by a sedan. The crash happened just after 6 p.m.

Aurora, IL · 1d

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Home care industry lauds new law

(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – In 2027 the youngest baby boomers turn 63, and the oldest turn 81. And demand for care services is through the roof. Steiner, owner of the Right at Home franchise in Grayslake, has a vested interest in a new law requiring assisted-living facilities to refer people to licensed home care companies such as his, as opposed to unlicensed, or “grey market” providers.

Grayslake, IL · 1d

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This No-Frills Illinois Restaurant Serves Made-From-Scratch Comfort Food That Would Make Grandma Jealous

Somewhere in Arlington Heights, Illinois, a little restaurant called Scratchboard Kitchen is quietly making food so good it feels almost unfair to the rest of the suburbs. If you’ve ever bitten into something and immediately thought, “Wait, who made this and why aren’t they famous yet?”, then you already understand exactly what this place is about.

Arlington Heights, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Round Lake mother, longtime green card holder, released on bond after 15 months in ICE custody

A longtime green card holder from Poland detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents over a year ago was released on bond Tuesday.

Des Plaines, IL · 4h

Secret Chicago

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Named one of the “best Christmas towns in America”: This Illinois town’s holiday season returns November 20 with a festive kickoff

It goes without saying there is no shortage of holiday events in Chicago , from bars adorned with floor-to-ceiling decorations to lights taking up an entire zoo—we mean there’s even a returning Little Nero’s-themed pizza pop-up inspired by Home Alone . But don’t let Chicago hold you hostage this holiday season; there are so many fun things happening outside the city limits . One of them is in historic downtown Long Grove, named one of the best Christmas towns in America (and only an hour from Chicago, might we add). Every year, the town transforms into something that feels like a Hallmark movie: storefronts are decorated with festive displays, carolers hit the streets, and carriage rides are the main form of transportation. Officially called Vintage Holidays, the annual event returns November 20 through December 24, 2026. Vintage Holidays begins with Light Up Long Grove The season opens Friday, November 20, with Light Up Long Grove from 5–8 p.m. Shops will stay open late, with decorated, tractor-pulled wagon rides, illuminated photo stations, and street activities running from 5–7:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., the village will light its bridge and Christmas tree, followed by a performance from the Fred Astaire Dancers. Consider

Long Grove, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Palatine teen indicted for plotting mass shooting at Hindu temple in Aurora

A Palatine teen accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora last month has been indicted by a Cook County grand jury, prosecutors said.

Aurora, IL · 1d