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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 · 2d

ABC 7 Chicago

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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 · 19h

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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 · 2d

CBS Chicago

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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 · 2d

CBS Chicago

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Surveillance video captures Aurora partial building collapse that left 3 injured

Surveillance video captured a building collapse that left three people injured in Aurora, Illinois, on Wednesday.

Aurora, IL · 2h

Country Herald

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DuPage County, IL: 200 Motorcyclists Swarm Glen Ellyn, Crash Follows

Police say approximately 200 riders disregarded traffic laws before a motorcycle crash injured a passenger.

Glen Ellyn, 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 · 1d

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Meet the dog that has been at Tails the longest

Usually animals at Tails Humane Society don’t stay very long and get adopted after about a month. However, there are a few animals who seem to get the short end of the stick. One of them being Remington, the dog that has been at Tails the longest. Tails Humane...

Cortland, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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1 injured in crash involving semi truck on I-88 in Aurora

A crash involving a semi-truck shut down the eastbound lanes on I-88 in Aurora, Illinois.

Aurora, IL · 7h

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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 · 1d

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Recycle Your Old Holiday Lights In Geneva

Geneva residents who have old, broken, or unwanted strands of holiday lights can recycle them for free from Monday, Nov. 16, to Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, at three drop-off locations. The City is partnering with eWorks to provide this recycling opportunity. Residents can drop off lights during regular business hours...

Geneva, IL · 1d

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Friday, November 13 | Batavia Holiday Lantern Walk

On Friday, November 13, from 5pm-9pm, Batavia MainStreet will present its annual Holiday Lantern Walk. Batavia’s downtown shops are ready to welcome you with festive decorations and holiday treasures. More than 30 businesses will stay open late, giving you a head start on your shopping – or the perfect chance to scout out gifts for everyone on your list.

Batavia, IL · 1d

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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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Naperville police flag phone number deactivation scam

The Naperville Police Department is alerting the community to a scam involving Federal Trade Commission impersonators, the department shared in a Facebook post. According to the FTC, scammers are claiming to be officials from their organization, informing callers that their registered phone number is being used to commit scams in another country. The scam callers also threaten to deactivate the person’s phone number if they don’t comply.

Naperville, IL · 1d

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Illinois Families Fill Their Pantries At These 8 Old-School Meat Markets Making Their Own Smoked Sausage

Some of the best food in Illinois hides behind plain storefronts with hand-painted signs and a smoky smell drifting out the door. You walk in expecting a quick errand and walk out with a cooler full of brats, sausage sticks, and summer sausage you did not plan to buy. These...

Illinois · 1d

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Garbage truck left overturned after crash in Addison intersection

A garbage truck was left lying on its side after its driver was involved in a crash in Addison, Illinois, on Tuesday afternoon.

Addison, IL · 1d

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Lurie Children's expands to Chicago suburbs with new $480M hospital in Downers Grove

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has won state approval to build a proposed pediatric hospital and outpatient center in Downers Grove, clearing a major hurdle for a project designed to bring specialized children’s care closer to families in the western suburbs. The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved the hospital’s Certificate of Need application, according to the hospital's announcement.

Downers Grove, IL · 1d

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This Unassuming Illinois Spot Piles Pizzas High With Toppings And Serves Wings Worth Licking Your Fingers For

Sixteen first-place wins at Chicago’s WingFest is a lot of hardware for one modest neighborhood grill. Add four Best of Fest awards, and that shelf starts looking crowded. The place doesn’t stop at wings, either. Homemade tavern-style thin crust pizza comes out of the same kitchen, along with garlic buffalo wings that seem to have their own fan club.

Palatine, IL · 21h

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Step Inside This Illinois Toy And Collectibles Shop Where Old Lunchboxes And Action Figures Bring Your Childhood Right Back

“May the toys be with you.” That’s the cheerful sign-off one Illinois collectibles shop uses whenever it thanks a customer for stopping by. I love that line, because it tells you exactly what kind of happy, slightly obsessed place this is. Its shelves hold Star Wars figures, Marvel Legends, Transformers, Funko Pops, model kits, and stacks of comics.

Wheaton, IL · 1d