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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Column: Aurora family with undocumented parents opens up about the ICE fear factor

During the Operation Midway Blitz federal immigration crackdown, a family is trying to find ways to bring normalcy back into their lives.

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Campton Hills Police Department addresses charges against former chief, puts current officer on paid leave

The department says it has implemented “enhanced procedures for evidence management and internal oversight” following an Illinois State Police investigation.

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Extensive delays reported on Metra BNSF line after vehicle strikes bridge

Metra reported BNSF trains are operating with major delays Wednesday morning due to a vehicle striking a bridge.

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Republican race for Illinois governor already spiraling downward over questionable campaign tactics

As a right-wing fake newspaper website publishes a story containing an internet link detailing salacious allegations against one candidate, a new candidate emerged with a controversial background.

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Batavia to install EV chargers at Batavia Public Library, with expected completion in November

The city already has a charging station at Batavia High School and one in the west parking lot of City Hall.

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Fawaz Alhassan, a Thornridge transfer who comes in late last year, gets West Aurora fired up. ‘A great energy.’

Fawaz Alhassan, who begins playing in Week 6 after transferring last year from Thornridge, emerges for West Aurora.

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In regulation or penalty kicks, Mason Aguirre puts West Aurora on his back. And delivers. ‘Need to be the one.’

West Aurora’s Mason Aguirre converts the deciding penalty kick in a shootout for a 3-2 win over Oswego East.

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A junior veteran, Ally Stevenson takes on leadership role at setter for youthful Geneva. ‘Really progressed.’

Ally Stevenson sets up the final kill as Geneva rallies from a 22-12 deficit in the second game for a 25-22, 28-26 win over St. Charles East.

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