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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Aurora area events to mark anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks

There will be a number of events in the Aurora area on Thursday to mark the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Indian Prairie School District 204 board OKs $455 million budget

On Monday, the Indian Prairie School District 204 school board unanimously approved a balanced $455 million 2025-26 operating budget for this school year.

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Hunt for two escaped horses in west suburbs threatened a town’s biggest industry

Residents of a DuPage County town were worried about two escaped horses. Then they learned at least one of the animals was caring a highly contagious disease.

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Republican Darren Bailey, who lost governor’s race in 2022, seeking rematch against Gov. JB Pritzker

A 2026 run would be the third consecutive major race for Darren Bailey. Last year, he narrowly lost a GOP bid for Congress and in 2022 he was soundly defeated by Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker.

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Accordion aficionados gather to share love of an underappreciated instrument

Chicago Accordion Club for decades has been drawing fans of the instrument for live performances in Elmhurst, but it’s not just polkas.

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Thinking playoffs, Aurora Central Catholic running back Trey Seifrid takes on defensive role. ‘A lot harder.’

Trey Seifrid, the team’s featured back on offense, also takes on role at linebacker at Aurora Central Catholic.

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Football schedules and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

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Campton Hills board OKs annexation for proposed residential development, despite opposition

The proposed plan for the development still has to go through the village’s zoning approval process, and the creation of a TIF district remains on the table.

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