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‘It just hurts’: Community members express anger, fear and frustration over immigration enforcement in Elgin

‘It just hurts’: Community members express anger, fear and frustration over immigration enforcement in Elgin

Roughly 200 community members expressed anger, frustration and fear over federal immigration enforcement during a forum Wednesday night in Elgin.

 
Expect thunderstorms with gusty winds, some heavy downpours, this evening

Expect thunderstorms with gusty winds, some heavy downpours, this evening

Rain showers with gusty winds will move across northern Illinois this afternoon, turning into thunderstorms this evening, the National Weather Service said. Rain should s...

 
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GOP congressional candidate falls one signature short, removed from ballot

GOP congressional candidate falls one signature short, removed from ballot

A suburban congressional candidate’s name was struck from upcoming primary ballots Thursday after a state panel determined her nominating petitions fell one signature short of requirements.

 
‘It would be my greatest goodbye’: Oldest living Chicago Bear hopes team has Super Bowl in its future

‘It would be my greatest goodbye’: Oldest living Chicago Bear hopes team has Super Bowl in its future

Now 92, John Damore, an offensive lineman who played for the Chicago Bears in the 1950s, gears up for Saturday’s game and ponders his team’s future.

 
GOP race for governor tightens up after Severino removed from ballot

GOP race for governor tightens up after Severino removed from ballot

Illinois State Board of Elections staff said the nomination petitions were short by 252 signatures of the 5,000 minimum required.

 
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Trump store moving to Crystal Lake after eviction proceedings in Huntley

Trump store moving to Crystal Lake after eviction proceedings in Huntley

The Trump and Truth Store is moving to Crystal Lake after the proprietor faced eviction from her former storefront in Huntley.

 
Naperville gears up for city’s 200th birthday celebration

Naperville gears up for city’s 200th birthday celebration

In 2031, Naperville will mark a trifecta of milestones: the 200th anniversary of the city’s founding, the 100th anniversary of Centennial Beach and the 50th anniversary of the Riverwalk.

 
Bears WR Odunze appears likely to play Saturday against the Packers

Bears WR Odunze appears likely to play Saturday against the Packers

On Thursday the Bears listed slot cornerback Kyler Gordon as questionable for Saturday’s game while wide receiver Rome Odunze had no designation.

 
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Maine West High principal promoted to districtwide position

Maine West High principal promoted to districtwide position

Maine West High School Principal Eileen McMahon will take on a new, districtwide role ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

 
Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good’s killing by ICE, governor says

Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good’s killing by ICE, governor says

Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown, with the governor calling for people to remain calm and schools canceling classes and activities as a safety precaution.

 

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