All Stories from March 31, 2025 (Change date)
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Buffalo Grove teen on way to becoming next American IdolMar 31, 2025 4:23 pm - Nikki Rodrigues had two reasons to celebrate Sunday night. It was not only the Stevenson High School senior’s 18th birthday. It was also the night her successful audition for “American Idol” aired.
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Guide to voting in the suburbs Tuesday: Polling places, ID rules, write-ins and moreMar 31, 2025 4:01 pm - Suburban voters head to polls Tuesday to decide local races and referendums. Find out where your polling place is located, what ID to bring if you’re not registered to vote, and answers to other frequently asked questions about Election Day.
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Who had the area’s top boys prep basketball performances of the season?Mar 31, 2025 3:48 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top boys prep basketball performances of the season.
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Wheeling police cracking down on distracted driving in AprilMar 31, 2025 2:53 pm - Wheeling police on Tuesday are launching a campaign to crack down on distracted driving as part of a statewide effort.
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New executive director takes over at Des Plaines Public LibraryMar 31, 2025 2:53 pm - The Des Plaines Public Library staff’s new leader is a familiar face at the Miner Street facility.
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Elgin City Council rejects delay of ban on synthetic THC product salesMar 31, 2025 2:52 pm - The Elgin City Council voted 5-4 against delaying a ban on the sale of synthetically derived THC products, despite pleas from local business owners who were hoping for a window to be able to sell their remaining inventory.
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Trump's promised 'Liberation Day' of tariffs is coming. Here's what it could mean for youMar 31, 2025 2:46 pm - President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day" — a moment when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods.
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Alley Art Fest hosting free workshops as part of 15th anniversary celebrationMar 31, 2025 2:17 pm - To celebrate 15 years, Aurora's Alley Art Festival is expanding outreach this spring with free World Art Day and World Collage Day workshops open to all ages and abilities.
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Spotlight: ‘Da Vinci Code’ thriller at Drury Lane, ‘Titanic’ tuner at MarriottMar 31, 2025 2:08 pm - Drury Lane Theatre stages a theatrical adaptation of Dan Brown’s bestselling “The Da Vinci Code,” Marriott Theatre revives the rarely produced musical “Titanic,” and Victory Gardens co-produces the Chicago premiere of David Mamet’s latest, “Henry Johnson.”
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Geneva library to host volunteer fair featuring over 20 local organizationsMar 31, 2025 2:06 pm - Are you looking for a great volunteering opportunity? The Geneva Public Library is hosting a volunteer fair on Saturday, April 5.