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July 10, 2025
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Magician coming to St. Charles library

Magician coming to St. Charles library

Ever wondered how brains distinguish fact from fiction? How are decisions made? ‘Brain Hack’ with William Pack comes to the St. Charles Public Library on July 29.

By Kate Santillan●
July 10, 2025 at 7:06 pm CDT

Lake in the Hills Ribfest called off for Thursday; flood watch, downed trees reported in McHenry County area

Lake in the Hills Ribfest called off for Thursday; flood watch, downed trees reported in McHenry County area

Ribfest in Lake in the Hills was evacuated Thursday evening, according to an alert from the Lake in the Hills Police Department.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 10, 2025 at 6:51 pm CDT

State Farm plans big insurance hike for Illinois homeowners, citing severe weather

State Farm plans big insurance hike for Illinois homeowners, citing severe weather

Illinois homeowners are facing a sharp increase in insurance premiums soon, as State Farm implements a hike for homeowners' policies across the state.

By John Sahly●
July 10, 2025 at 6:25 pm CDT

Incoming Geneva chicken eatery could get City financial aid

Incoming Geneva chicken eatery could get City financial aid

Geneva-based restaurateurs received early support this week for public dollars from the City which they said will help support the opening of their new chicken eatery, Honeybird. The money would go to help rehab a building built in 1877.

By Brenda Schory●
July 10, 2025 at 6:03 pm CDT

Family of missing man ask Joliet police, community for more help in search

Family of missing man ask Joliet police, community for more help in search

The family of Tehran Foster Gordon, the Joliet man who has been missing for two weeks, held a press conference Thursday to ask for more transparency in the case from Joliet Police and assistance from the community locating their relative.

By Jessie Molloy●
July 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Dixon native chronicles the impact of bullying in new memoir

Dixon native chronicles the impact of bullying in new memoir

A Dixon man has written a book about the long-lasting impact of childhood bullying and the quiet strength it takes to survive it.

By Brandon Clark●
July 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

‘The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to be staged in Polo this weekend

‘The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to be staged in Polo this weekend

Polo Area Community Theatre will perform “The Seussification of a Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 7 p.m. July 11, 12 and 13.

By Alex T. Paschal●
July 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

‘Consider this your fair warning’ – Yorkville police targeting downtown morning rush hour speeders

‘Consider this your fair warning’ – Yorkville police targeting downtown morning rush hour speeders

Following a traffic study conducted to reduce speeding through the downtown, the Yorkville Police Department is warning commuters not to make their morning rush hour so rushed.

By Joey Weslo●
July 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Rounds of storms, flash flooding threaten northern Illinois through Saturday

Rounds of storms, flash flooding threaten northern Illinois through Saturday

The greatest flooding risk is expected near and north of Interstate 80, according to the National Weather Service

By John Sahly●
July 10, 2025 at 5:48 pm CDT

Ottawa man gets 7 years after pleading guilty to firing gun into neighbor’s unit

Ottawa man gets 7 years after pleading guilty to firing gun into neighbor’s unit

An Ottawa man pleaded guilty Thursday to firing a gun through his floor – and through his neighbor’s ceiling. Nicholas Snyder is going to prison for seven years.

By Tom Collins●
July 10, 2025 at 5:44 pm CDT
DuPage forest preserve seeks new vision for historic home

DuPage forest preserve seeks new vision for historic home

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking formal statements of interest from individuals or organizations with a vision for rehabilitating and reusing Oak Cottage.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●
July 10, 2025 at 5:01 pm CDT
Dozens of dogs rescued from Wauconda home; owner charged with animal cruelty

Dozens of dogs rescued from Wauconda home; owner charged with animal cruelty

Dozens of dogs, including litters of puppies, were removed from a Wauconda home and turned over to area rescues, and the homeowner was charged with animal cruelty, police said.

By Janelle Walker●
July 10, 2025 at 4:51 pm CDT

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Magician coming to St. Charles library


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Lake in the Hills Ribfest called off for Thursday; flood watch, downed trees reported in McHenry County area


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State Farm plans big insurance hike for Illinois homeowners, citing severe weather


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Incoming Geneva chicken eatery could get City financial aid


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Family of missing man ask Joliet police, community for more help in search


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Dixon native chronicles the impact of bullying in new memoir


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‘The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to be staged in Polo this weekend


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‘Consider this your fair warning’ – Yorkville police targeting downtown morning rush hour speeders


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Rounds of storms, flash flooding threaten northern Illinois through Saturday


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Ottawa man gets 7 years after pleading guilty to firing gun into neighbor’s unit


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Dozens of dogs rescued from Wauconda home; owner charged with animal cruelty


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Lombard Garden Club to present iPhone photography lesson July 17


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Cantigny celebrates French Connections with back-to-back events


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La Salle outlines preferred redevelopment plans for Kaskaskia Hotel site


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West Suburban Community Pantry offers summer camps


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