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‘Somebody had to do it:’ Civil rights pioneer speaks about desegregating school

‘Somebody had to do it:’ Civil rights pioneer speaks about desegregating school

Dorothy "Dot" Counts-Scoggins, an American civil rights pioneer who was one of the first black students admitted to an all-white school in North Carolina in 1957, was the special guest Monday at the DuPage County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast.

 
A ‘data center next to homes’? Naperville council weighs Karis development

A ‘data center next to homes’? Naperville council weighs Karis development

After months of highly charged debate, a data center proposal heads to the Naperville City Council Tuesday night. Along the way, the developer, Karis Critical, has revised the scale of its plan. But it’s no less controversial.

 
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Trump ties his stance on Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize, European officials say

Trump ties his stance on Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize, European officials say

U.S. Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, telling Norway’s prime minister that he no lon...

 
Korean-inspired restaurant to offer ‘Kozy’ atmosphere and menu

Korean-inspired restaurant to offer ‘Kozy’ atmosphere and menu

Kozy, a modern Korean-inspired restaurant and bar offering “approachable” comfort food and crafted cocktails, is coming to a familiar spot in downtown Libertyville.

 
Schaumburg trustees to review design of next police station aimed to open in late 2028

Schaumburg trustees to review design of next police station aimed to open in late 2028

Schaumburg trustees Tuesday will review a schematic design for the village’s next police station to pave the way for approval of a more advanced final plan this summer.

 
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Elgin’s crime rate down 8% in 2025, shots fired incidents reach historic low

Elgin’s crime rate down 8% in 2025, shots fired incidents reach historic low

Elgin recorded a drop in the overall crime rate and a record low number of shots fired incidents in 2025, according to the city’s recently released annual crime report.

 
2 downtown McHenry businesses left uninhabitable by fire: ‘Very sad day in McHenry’

2 downtown McHenry businesses left uninhabitable by fire: ‘Very sad day in McHenry’

Riverside Bake Shop and Reeses Barkery and Pawtique in downtown McHenry were left uninhabitable by a fire Sunday afternoon.

 
‘Super thankful’: Toews returns to the spot where he changed lives of Blackhawks fans

‘Super thankful’: Toews returns to the spot where he changed lives of Blackhawks fans

Former Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews returned to the United Center as an opposing player with Winnipeg on Monday for the first time in his career. He talked about the reunion after the morning skate.

 
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District 15 plans to choose next superintendent Feb. 9

District 15 plans to choose next superintendent Feb. 9

Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board members hope to hire the district’s next superintendent at their Feb. 9 meeting.

 
Happy 15th: Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announces 2026-2027 season

Happy 15th: Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announces 2026-2027 season

Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announced its 2026-2027 Broadway series Monday. The lineup includes “Mean Girls,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Sunday in the Park With George” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

 

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