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DeKalb County's 5 most-read stories: Feb. 1-7
Listen to the five most-read stories in DeKalb County for February 1-7, 2026
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4mThese are just a few of the reasons to continue the support in battle against ALS
Stacey Aber Richardson said her mother’s illness started as “clumsiness” and tripping and escalated to not be able to eat, drink, move or speak. Linda Aber of Sheffield passed away in 2024 within three months of an official bulbar Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis diagnosis at 67.
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2m6 vie for Kane County circuit judge vacancy
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford is seeking public comment on six applicants for a judge vacancy in the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit.
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11m‘No one can credibly investigate themselves’: Cleared ‘Broadview Six’ protesters request special prosecutor
From Capitol News Illinois: The now-cleared “Broadview Six” protesters are asking a federal judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate government lawyers involved in the case, which imploded in dramatic fashion last month
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4mOwner of Breaking Bread sub shops in Cary, Crystal Lake dies at 65: ‘Most easygoing guy on the planet’
Chris Plazak, founder and owner of the Breaking Bread sandwich shops in Cary and Crystal Lake, died earlier this month after health struggles. He was active in the Cary community.
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4mWind advisory for several northern Illinois counties ahead of severe weather: ‘All hazard expected today’
Strong winds are making their way through northern Illinois, with a wind advisory for several counties until 1 p.m. Wednesday.