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elginobserver.com

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Six bodies found in Elgin Fox River

Six bodies were recovered from the Elgin Fox River this year. Authorities have not established connections between cases. While authorities divulged some identifications, others remain unknown. Circumstantial details of death vary by case. The following incidents detail each reported recovery, including the disclosed identities of those found. Here are the...

Elgin, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Kane County, IL Man Faces 2 Felonies in Retail Store Robbery

U.S. Marshals help arrest 25-year-old man facing aggravated robbery and robbery felony charges.

Aurora, IL · 5h

NBC Chicago

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One of Chicago's most beloved spots for burgers, hot dogs opens in southwest suburb

One of Chicago's most beloved spots to snag a burger or hot dog opened a new location in a southwest suburb this week. Redhot Ranch opened at 60 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove on Tuesday, bringing a new late-night food option to the area. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. until...

Chicago, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Search on for hit-and-run driver who severely injured Elgin High School student

It could take months for an Elgin high School student to walk again, and the search is on for the hit-and-run driver who injured her. Jazmyn Trejo remains hospitalized after a hit and run crash left her with severe injuries. On the evening of October 2, Jazmyn was on riding...

Elgin, IL · 23h

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Charming Illinois Town Turns Into A Real-Life Hallmark Christmas Movie Every December

Santa Claus gets his own little house downtown here, and the whole business district dresses up to welcome him. Old storefronts glow, a river runs past, and a county courthouse anchors the skyline like a set designer placed it there. The town’s Swedish roots run deep. That heritage adds a...

Geneva, IL · 1d

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This Illinois Buffet Serves Crab Legs, Crawfish, And Sushi All You Can Eat

Crab legs, crawfish, and sushi share the same buffet lines at one suburban spot. Add a made-to-order hibachi grill, and the plate math gets complicated fast. This Illinois buffet keeps things refreshingly simple. Lunch costs less than dinner, a drink comes included, and you can build your own stir-fry while a cook fires it up in front of you.

Downers Grove, IL · 2d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Woman dies after being found at lake in Busse Woods, officials say

A woman died after being found Thursday afternoon at a lake in Busse Woods, northwest of Chicago, Forest Preserves of Cook County officials said.

Rolling Meadows, IL · 1d

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Rivard Edges Ugaste in Kane County's Closest State House Race

719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. B — Reported Kane County Election Results. Democrat Ricky Rivard has pulled ahead of four-term Republican incumbent Dan Ugaste in unofficial results for Illinois House District 65, with Rivard collecting 23,926 votes to Ugaste's 21,152 as Kane and DuPage county precincts reported 100 percent of returns. The district stretches across all or part of St. Charles, Geneva, South Elgin, Bartlett, Campton Hills, Lily Lake, Elburn and Wayne.

Kane County, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Hundreds expected at Glenbard North visitation for recent grad killed in mass shooting

Hundreds are expected at a visitation Thursday night for a recent Glenbard North High School graduate.

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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Sunday, November 8 | Arcada Theatre Presents “Max Weinberg’s Jukebox”

The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles will present legendary drummer Max Weinberg and his band performing “Max Weinberg’s Jukebox” on Sunday evening at 7pm. In a truly interactive experience, Weinberg, know primarily as the long-time drummer for “Bruce Springstein’s E-Street Band,” invites the audience to create the set list, in real time, that he and his crack four-piece group will play that night.

St Charles, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Driver lands in suburban pool after mistaking gas for brake

A driver crashed through a fence and into an empty suburban pool on Wednesday after mistaking the gas pedal for the brake, police said. Schaumburg police said their officers responded around 9:40 a.m. to a report of a crash at Meineke Park and Pool, located at 220 E. Weathersfield Way.

Schaumburg, IL · 3h

everafterinthewoods.com

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8 Old-School Illinois Bowling Alleys Where Shoes, Lanes And Food Still Cost Like 1985

A bowling alley in Illinois started out as a 1911 garage, and it later became a filming location for Groundhog Day. Yes, the Bill Murray one, and I can’t stop smiling at that detail. Another spot rolls on 12 wood lanes beneath a historic theater. A third still keeps...

Illinois · 4h

CBS Chicago

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Second caregiver charged with sharing nude videos of memory care patients

A second employee has been charged with sharing nude videos of patients at Encore Memory Care in South Barrington, Illinois. Meanwhile, the family of one of the victims has filed a lawsuit.

South Barrington, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

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74-year-old woman hit, killed by vehicle in Aurora, police say

An elderly woman was hit and killed by a vehicle while crossing a street Wednesday evening in the west suburbs, police said.

Aurora, IL · 1d

Positively Naperville

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Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: Nov. 6–8

Discover the best things to do in Naperville, Illinois, this weekend, as the city settles into November. Give that jack-o’-lantern a second life at the Naperville Park District’s Pumpkin Smash, catch the final performances of North Central College’s “Fun Home,” and enjoy an evening of soul jazz at the Fine and Performing Arts Center. With […]

Naperville, IL · 6h

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No tricks, all treats for Sun City

It was all treats for Sun City this spooky season. Local Halloween events brought the community together, as residents, grandkids, and neighbors united to celebrate. This year, the Grandma, Grandpa, and Me charter club (GG&Me) Halloween party saw a record-breaking turnout, with over 125 grandchildren officially registered for the festivities. According to GG&Me treasurer Debra Krzeminski, there were also 97 grandparents, 79 parents, and 10 toddlers under age two. “Babies matter because my 15-month-old granddaughter had fun looking at everything,” said Pam Mosier, president of the charter club.

Huntley, IL · 1d

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These 10 Warehouse-Style Secondhand Stores In Illinois Are Worth Every Mile Of The Drive

One antique mall in Illinois fills an old school building with three floors of collectibles and serves coffee on-site. Another sits in a historic train station. A third shares space with a diner that scoops ice cream and sells fudge. I love that secondhand shopping here comes with this much...

Chicago, IL · 12h

ABC 7 Chicago

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South Elgin animal shelter takes in 17 chinchillas rescued from facility in Ohio

A local rescue is helping find homes for more than a dozen chinchillas taken from a breeding facility in Ohio.

South Elgin, IL · 20h

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From homeless refugee to business leader: Lao woman teaches others about her culture all while building community

An Elgin artist is empowering others by helping them fulfill their dreams while educating the community about her culture, one she didn't learn about until she was an adult. Niphaphone Laura Robertson is the founder of Beautiful Potential Consulting LLC, an author, consultant and more. Her family is from Laos, a country in Southeast Asia. They came to the United States with $40 and a bag of clothes. That was in the late 1970s, when she was a toddler. She was too young to remember why her parents, along with her two brothers, left their home country.

Elgin, IL · 1d