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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Officials and local leaders encourage people in US without legal permission to stay home amid federal activity

Elected officials and community leaders urged undocumented residents to stay home as much as possible as federal operations persist.

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Elgin man who is a US citizen was briefly detained in latest Chicago-area immigration enforcement blitz

An Elgin man who was born in Texas said he was handcuffed and placed in a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol vehicle, as part of the latest Chicago-area ICE blitz.

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Community members call for Mayra Reyes to resign from the East Aurora school board over comments about dual language program

Reyes apologized at Monday’s board meeting, and East Aurora School District Superintendent Robert Halverson said he is open to meeting about the situation.

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Aurora Mayor John Laesch faces pushback for flying flags at full-staff over the weekend

Aurora Mayor John Laesch faced pushback, including from within city staff, for his decision to fly flags at full-staff over the weekend after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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The Fox Valley Marathon is on Sunday. Here’s where roads will be closed in Geneva and St. Charles

The marathon course begins and ends in St. Charles, according to the race’s website.

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As a senior, Ellie Dobbertin comes into her own for West Aurora. The big difference? ‘A lot more confident.’

Ellie Dobbertin delivers with three kills and a block kill as West Aurora rolls past Streamwood 25-8, 25-7.

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Mount Carmel transfer TJ Harland makes noise in backfield and at receiver for Yorkville. ‘Definitely worth it.’

TJ Harland, a Mount Carmel transfer, stars at both tailback and receiver for undefeated Yorkville.

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Iowa State-bound punter Lucas Tenbrock also stands out on offensive line for St. Charles North. ‘Relentless.’

Iowa State-bound Lucas Tenbrock is St. Charles North’s sixth offensive lineman so he can focus on special teams.

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