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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 · 4h
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Mount Prospect Hit by Three Overnight Car Break-Ins, One Suspect Seen Holding Gun

Three vehicles parked in driveways across Mount Prospect were broken into overnight, with security footage showing two masked suspects stepping out of a white SUV to search the cars before fleeing — and one of them appeared to be holding a handgun. Three Driveways, One 34-Minute Window. According to...

Mt Prospect, IL · 4h
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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 · 9h
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Man faces kidnapping charges after alleged assault and police chase

A man has been charged with kidnapping and battery after he reportedly assaulted a woman and crashed his car with her inside.

Palatine, IL · 3d

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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 · 9h

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These 7 Illinois Restaurants Serve Mexican Food So Good You’ll Say “Ay Caramba”

Ready to find the best Mexican food in Illinois without leaving the state?. These 7 restaurants serve bold flavors and satisfying meals that’ll keep you coming back for more!. 1. El Tragón Taquería (Chicago) The name “El Tragón” roughly means “the big eater” in Spanish, and honestly,...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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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 · 7h

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Man accused of plotting mass shooting at Hindu temple to appear in court

The 19-year-old man accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora is expected back in a Rolling Meadows courtroom for an indictment-related hearing on Monday.

Aurora, IL · 1d

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Man watches, harasses women leaving St. Bernardine

The morning of Nov. 2, police were dispatched to St. Bernardine Church for a man who was checking cars in the area and watching women leave mass, an ongoing issue, according to the police report. Police located a man that matched the suspect’s description in the 800 block of Harlem. According to police, the man repeatedly refused to give his name and birthdate. Police placed him in custody for obstructing identification and found mail in his backpack confirming his identity. The complainant positively identified the man as the suspect harassing women after church, and he was charged with obstructing identification.

Des Plaines, IL · 8h

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Pedestrian hit by car and killed in West Chicago early Sunday morning, according to police

A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed in West Chicago early Sunday morning, according to police.

West Chicago, IL · 2d

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Free turkey giveaway begins at five Chicagoland McDonald's locations

CHICAGO - A holiday food giveaway is bringing support to families at five McDonald’s locations across the Chicago area this week. The Black McDonald’s Operators Association of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana is holding its 26th annual Food for the Body & Spirit giveaway from Tuesday through Saturday. The...

Chicago, IL · 10h

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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

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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

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Aurora Casino Hosts Anderson Humane's 60th Birthday Bash This Saturday

Anderson Humane is marking 60 years of pulling stray cats, surrendered dogs and injured wildlife off the streets of the Fox Valley with a Diamond Jubilee Gala this Saturday, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the new Hollywood Casino in Aurora. The evening includes silent and live auctions, food and an open bar, all built around a single message: six decades of local animal rescue deserve a party.

Aurora, IL · 3d

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$28 million verdict after doctors failed to perform C-section

Attorney Stephen Blecha discusses a $28 million Cook County jury verdict for a Bellwood family whose son suffered severe birth injuries after doctors failed to perform a C-section despite repeated warning signs.

Cook County, IL · 1d

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Possible Defenses for a Drug Manufacturing Charge in Illinois

Defending against drug manufacturing charges in Illinois often involves focusing on how police obtained their evidence, what you knew, and whether your actions count as manufacturing under Illinois law. Even if police find drugs or equipment, prosecutors still have to prove that you were involved in making or preparing the drugs. If you are facing charges in 2026, our DuPage County drug manufacturing defense lawyers can review the evidence and help you build a defense.

Illinois · 2d

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Cook County jury awards $28 million to Bellwood family after son suffers severe birth injuries

CHICAGO - A Cook County jury has awarded $28 million to a Bellwood family after their son suffered severe injuries during childbirth. The verdict comes more than two years after Teray Boyd filed a medical negligence lawsuit against five doctors at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. The complaint...

Cook County, IL · 22h

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October layoff notices show Medline cutting 304 jobs in Illinois from Nov. 17 and 3M ending work at a Minnesota plant by Dec. 31, among 6,000-plus manufacturing layoffs

Medline Industries is cutting 304 workers in Northfield, Illinois, starting Nov. 17, and 3M is closing its plant in Fairmont, Minnesota, by Dec. 31. Both were among the layoff notices filed in October, which Manufacturing Dive counted at more than 6,000 manufacturing layoffs for the month. The notices give workers a date to plan around, […]

Fairmont, MN · 2d

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Young bobcat found hurt in DuPage Co. rehabilitated for release

The DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center is caring for a young female bobcat that was found badly injured possibly by a car.

Dupage County, IL · 1d