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Elgin Courier News

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Chicago weather: Bone-chilling temperatures arrive late Wednesday night — and will stay into Friday

National Weather Service officials warned of bone-chilling temperatures hitting the Chicago area Wednesday night and staying until early Friday.

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Huge outpouring of help for Carpentersville apartment fire victims

Residents come together for the families left without homes, possessions after massive fire at a Carpentersville apartment complex.

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What do you get when you pair Old Style with Malört? It’s not as bad as it sounds, East Dundee bar owners say

When a bar and a brewery in East Dundee decided to make a beer combining the flavors of Old Style and Malört, Truth or Dare was born.

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Kane County begins to adjust its roadwork plans

Though a gas tax hike will generate some more revenue, county staff said a shortfall for transportation is still projected in future years.

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IHSA state football playoffs: Championship game scores in Classes 1A to 6A — with 7A and 8A to be played Wednesday

The finals of the IHSA state football playoffs are almost done.

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College football signing day: Which recruits are headed to Notre Dame, Illinois and Northwestern?

Here’s a look at the committed recruits for Notre Dame, Illinois and Northwestern entering Wednesday. Check back to see who has signed — or joined the list.

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Gov. JB Pritzker signs law on Illinois vaccine guidelines amid ongoing tumult with Trump administration

The new law, part of the Illinois governor’s ongoing battle with the Trump administration, expands pharmacy access to COVID-19 and other shots for young children across Illinois, among other changes.

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Ray LaHood, former GOP congressman and Obama’s transportation secretary, named head of Edgar Fellows program

Program founded by former Gov. Jim Edgar promotes bipartisan leadership in Illinois government.

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