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Elgin man facing attempted murder charge following Naperville shootingJun 18, 2025 5:09 pm - An Elgin man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after prosecutors say he fired a handgun at a woman on Tuesday during a domestic dispute in Naperville.
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Paramount School of the Arts brings ‘The Lightning Thief’ to the stageJun 18, 2025 3:49 pm - Over 50 students from Paramount School of the Arts perform the musical "The Lightning Thief" based on the Percy Jackson books at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora on June 27-28.
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Baseball: Fox Valley All-Area captain Toma, a two-way standout, delivers big numbers on the mound, at the plateJun 18, 2025 2:40 pm - Two weeks into the season, Zach Toma provided a pitching stat line that few high school baseball fans have witnessed. Utilizing a fastball clocked in the mid-80s along wi...
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Baseball: DuPage County All-Area captain Roberts leads Waubonsie Valley to sectional title in standout senior seasonJun 18, 2025 2:39 pm - During his junior year, Owen Roberts enjoyed a superb season, hitting .452 with 4 home runs and 31 RBI, while sporting a 10-0 mound record with 73 strikeouts in 57 1/3 in...
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What’s ahead for Waubonsie Valley’s estimated $143 million school renovationJun 18, 2025 8:45 am - As Waubonsie Valley High School nears its 50th anniversary, Indian Prairie Unit District 204 officials have detailed plans for a sweeping renovation.
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Free Hokusai Japan Fest features traditional arts and cuisineJun 17, 2025 3:16 pm - A family-friendly "Hokusai Japan Fest" celebrating Japanese culture will be held on Saturday, June 21. Hosted by the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and McAninch Arts Center, it will feature performances, demos, vendors, and more.
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Best Bets: Swingin’ at Cantigny, ‘Wicked’ sing-along at Paramount, The Wiggles at Rosemont TheatreJun 17, 2025 12:36 pm - Cantigny debuts musical swings, Wheaton welcomes craft beer lovers, The Wiggles return to Rosemont and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art hosts the Hokusai Japan Fest.
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How District 204 plans to move freshmen back to Neuqua Valley High SchoolJun 16, 2025 6:19 pm - Naperville’s Neuqua Valley High School will bring all four grade levels under one roof for the first time in more than two decades when freshmen are expected to move to the main campus building at the start of the 2027-28 school year.
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DuPage Forest Preserve District officer honored for youth outreach workJun 16, 2025 3:48 pm - Kim Eversole, a 14-year veteran of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County police department, was named a 2025 Illinois Juvenile Officers Association Officer of the Year for her outstanding efforts to connect local youth with nature and law enforcement.
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Kane County replacing bomb squad robot with $353K ‘Spot’Jun 16, 2025 2:20 pm - The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is getting a new, niftier robot to help it disable bombs and do other tasks.