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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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Batavia chiropractor accused of secretly filming patients believed to have acted alone, Kane State’s Attorney’s Office says

The office says it has received over 1,500 calls and emails to a dedicated tip line concerning the case.

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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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Column: Aurora responds when need is greatest at local food pantries

Community supports Aurora food pantries as holiday season hits full stride.

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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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Tribune’s 2025 Holiday Cookie Contest: Get the winning recipes

The three winning cookie recipes for the 39th annual Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest all pay tribute to bakers from years ago.

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Firefighters respond to two house fires in Aurora

In light of the fires, Aurora Fire Department Deputy Chief Kevin Nickel urged caution while using heating equipment during the winter.

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