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Fox Valley Special Recreation Association hosts annual Day in the Park for campers

By Brian Hill
Jul 15, 2026 1:32 pm - Fox Valley Special Recreation Association hosted a Day in the Park on Wednesday at Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles, bringing together more than 1,000 campers of all abilities.
Student-run Batavia newspaper for seniors earns top prize at pitch night, plans to expand

By Dave Heun
Jul 15, 2026 1:27 pm - “The Windmill Weekly,” a newspaper for senior citizens run by students in Batavia High School’s INcubator business program, recently earned the program’s top prize and plans to expand its coverage.
Hindu group sues Elgin to get OK to build temple

By Susan Sarkauskas
Jul 15, 2026 12:51 pm - A Hindu congregation that wants to build a temple and townhouses in eastern Elgin is suing the city to get a 59-year-old court-ordered restriction on the land removed.
‘Like a festival with bike racing’: Chicago Grit series combines cycling competition with family fun

By Dave Oberhelman
Jul 15, 2026 10:42 am - The Chicago Grit presented by SRAM comes to nine suburbs and Chicago’s Fulton Market District over 10 straight days, from July 17-26.
Sweet summer treat: Fete National Ice Cream month at these 11 suburban shops

By Rick West
Jul 15, 2026 10:29 am - You don’t need an excuse to head to your local parlor for tasty ice cream. But if you’re looking for justification, July is National Ice Cream Month. Here are 11 suburban spots to try, starting with Milk House Ice Cream in Pingree Grove.
Christmas in July brings festive shopping fun to downtown Huntley July 18

By Melissa Stocker, Shops on Main
Jul 15, 2026 9:46 am - Downtown Huntley hosts Christmas in July shopping event on Saturday, July 18, at Shops on Main, featuring 10 local retailers offering boutique items, gifts, handmade goods, art, clothing and more with special deals and holiday shopping ideas.
Skip the Saturday crowds: Aurora’s west side midweek market offers an alternative

By David Sharos | For the Aurora Beacon-News
Jul 15, 2026 9:20 am - Aurora's new midweek farmers market opened July 8 at West Plaza, offering a quieter, more convenient alternative to the busy Saturday downtown market. The west side location features about two dozen rotating vendors and attracts approximately 300 shoppers weekly.
15-year-old girl on e-bike suffers life-threatening injuries in Libertyville crash

By Mick Zawislak
Jul 15, 2026 8:04 am - Two 15-year-old girls riding an E-bike were injured, one seriously, in a crash involving an SUV Tuesday night in Libertyville.
New ‘Tiny Encounters’ event transforms downtown Elgin into performance spaces July 18

Submitted by Side Street Studio Arts
Jul 15, 2026 12:19 am - On July 18, Side Street Studio Arts is bringing “Tiny Encounters” to downtown Elgin, featuring Midwest artists performing contemporary dance, theater, and puppetry in unexpected outdoor spaces as part of the Going Dutch festival.
Barrington on track with other communities toward renewing Canadian National quiet zone

By Steve Zalusky
Jul 14, 2026 7:26 pm - Barrington is slated to take the lead among communities working to recertify a quiet zone along the Canadian National railroad corridor.

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