All Stories from June 17, 2026 (Change date)
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Local churches join in Aurora’s annual Pride ParadeJun 17, 2026 1:00 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church and other faith communities participated in Aurora's annual Pride Parade on June 14, which featured over 80 entries and hundreds of marchers. The morning began with an ecumenical service and pancake breakfast at New England Congregational Church, emphasizing unity and God's love for all people.
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The Big Bill Mitt: A son’s tribute to his fatherJun 17, 2026 12:37 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos still has the Big Bill baseball glove that his father gave him 65 years ago. The treasured possession holds countless childhood memories of playing catch with his dad and brother in the backyard.
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Mobile Museum of Tolerance launches ‘We the People of Illinois’ exhibit in BensenvilleJun 17, 2026 12:11 pm - The Mobile Museum of Tolerance will launch its new exhibit "We the People of Illinois" on June 23 at Bensenville Community Public Library, exploring stories of community, prejudice, and equality throughout Illinois history.
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Dominican University fashion students dazzle at 2026 Driehaus Fashion AwardsJun 17, 2026 11:51 am - A pair of recent Dominican University graduates are already stitching their mark into the fabric of Chicago's fashion scene.
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Wake up and do right by your heart and soulJun 17, 2026 11:32 am - Annettee Budzban says that we need to wake up and refuse our bad behavior.
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‘Heading in the right direction’: Des Plaines council sets new 4-year strategic planJun 17, 2026 11:22 am - Des Plaines’ latest strategic plan gives residents and city employees a new vision for the city and a new mission statement, both of which can be summed up in just six words: to be a caring, welcoming community.
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Police: No signs of foul play in death of three Buffalo Grove family membersJun 17, 2026 11:20 am - Police said there is no evidence of foul play in the death of three family members at a Buffalo Grove home Tuesday.
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WNBA to expand to 50-game schedule for teams next seasonJun 17, 2026 11:15 am - NEW YORK — The WNBA is expanding its schedule to 50 games per team next season — the most in the league's 30-year history. The new collective bargaining agreement that wa...
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While Sky struggles, Angel Reese is enjoying winning in her first season in AtlantaJun 17, 2026 11:06 am - Angel Reese looked like a perfect fit for Atlanta when she was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Dream. Dream guard Rhyne Howard predicted before the season Reese “could be exactly what we were missing.” After 13 games, the fit still looks perfect.
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Grow Wellness Foundation hosting Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden WalkJun 17, 2026 10:20 am - The Grow Wellness Foundation's second annual Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden Walk takes place June 26-27 in Naperville, featuring six private gardens with landscapes and water features.