All Stories from September 16, 2024 (Change date)
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Halloween Experience trolley tours start Sept. 20 at Volo MuseumSep 16, 2024 12:29 pm - Beware the looming spider dangling from the trees, who's bigger than a Bentley and will have her eyes on those taking a Halloween Experience trolley tour at the Volo Museum this season.
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Cheers for beers: Pints by the Pond returns to Batavia Sept. 21Sep 16, 2024 12:18 pm - The tastiest hometown craft beer festival is back in Batavia.
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A pipeline has exploded and is on fire in a Houston suburb, forcing evacuationsSep 16, 2024 12:07 pm - LA PORTE, Texas — A massive pipeline fire shooting a towering pillar of flame for hours over suburban Houston on Monday as first responders evacuated a surrounding neighb...
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Book Review: Joe Posnanski scores with poignant, informative, hilarious ‘Why We Love Football’Sep 16, 2024 12:04 pm - Joe Posnanski is getting pretty good at this whole sports countdown thing. The award-winning sportswriter’s previous books have profiled significant ballplayers (“The Ba...
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30 Days for 30 Vets program accepting nominations until Sept. 30Sep 16, 2024 12:01 pm - Do you know a deserving McHenry County veteran whose home could use some TLC? Nominate them to be a 30 Days for 30 Vets winner, and you just might change a life.
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Explore the visual and performative arts at the annual Elgin Fringe Festival Sept. 20-29Sep 16, 2024 11:26 am - The Elgin Fringe Festival returns for its 11th year Sept. 20-29. This celebration of artistic experimentation will feature an uncurated, inclusive, and affordable experience, drawing both local and national talent to Elgin’s historic downtown.
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A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help DemocratsSep 16, 2024 11:26 am - DES MOINES, Iowa — Joe Wiederien was an unlikely candidate to challenge a Republican congressman in one of the nation’s most competitive House districts. A fervent suppor...
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Look: The Week in Pictures photo gallerySep 16, 2024 11:21 am -
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Prospect High School Class of 1974 50th reunionSep 16, 2024 11:18 am - The Prospect High School, Class of 1974 is celebrating its 50th Reunion the weekend of Sept 20-21.
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Jane’s Addiction cancels tour, Chicago show in the wake of an onstage concert fracasSep 16, 2024 11:14 am - Jane’s Addiction has scuttled its latest tour following an onstage scuffle between lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. The band had been scheduled to play Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.