All Stories from October 1, 2024 (Change date)
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After playing Weird Barbie, Kate McKinnon’s new children’s book also celebrates being uniquely youOct 01, 2024 12:44 pm - If you find it odd that Kate McKinnon chose her first book to be for middle-grade kids, the former “Saturday Night Live” star says, think again. Find out why when she hosts a sold-out author event Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
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Local film to premiere in Elk Grove VillageOct 01, 2024 12:36 pm - In the world of independent films, there's low-budget, microbudget, and no-budget. With a total production cost of under 20K, the independent Dark Comedy “Girl in the Refrigerator” would qualify as a no-budget film.
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Huntley corporate park lands potential new businessOct 01, 2024 12:16 pm - Weeks after the Huntley Plan Commission gave its approval to expanding uses in the corporate park to try to grow the number of businesses there, a company is seeking to move in.
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Hoffman Estates hosting Hispanic Heritage Day FiestaOct 01, 2024 12:13 pm - Hoffman Estates’ Cultural Awareness Commission will celebrate the community’s diversity by hosting the annual Hispanic Heritage Day Fiesta Oct. 12 at village hall.
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Arlington Heights grocery store reopening with new European deliOct 01, 2024 12:07 pm - Closed for a little more than a year, Harvest Fresh Market in Arlington Heights is set to reopen under new ownership, who plan to restock the produce and grocery aisles and make some new additions.
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Work set to begin on $21 million expansion of Elgin Sports ComplexOct 01, 2024 11:19 am - A $21 million expansion of the Elgin Sports Complex, highlighted by the addition of three new athletic fields, kicks off with a ceremonial groundbreaking this week.
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Barrington Motor Werks receives partial recommendation from plan commissionOct 01, 2024 10:14 am - The Barrington plan commission recommended the village board approve only a part of a proposal to expand the Motor Werks campus.
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Inverness man admits to role in $14 million COVID testing scamOct 01, 2024 10:04 am - An Inverness man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday for his role in a $14 million COVID-19 testing scam, federal prosecutors said.
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Girls volleyball notes: Young makes history for Hoffman EstatesOct 01, 2024 10:03 am - When 5-foot-11 middle hitter Peyton Young makes her first appearance in an Iowa uniform next fall, she will become the first player from the Hoffman Estates girls volleyb...
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Haunted Hoffman Family Fest brings spooktacular fun to Fabbrini ParkOct 01, 2024 9:51 am - On Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 0.m., at Fabbrini Park, 1704 Glen Lake Road, Hoffman Estates, families across Hoffman Estates and the surrounding area are invited to join the Hoffman Estates Park District (HEParks) for a day of festive fun at the Haunted Hoffman Family Fest.