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Hop, hop, hooray! Sip your way through the suburbs at these fall beer festsSep 04, 2026 9:41 am - Beer events are brewing up around the suburbs as we approach Oktoberfest. From traditional festivals to a beer 5K, there’s something happening most weekends for beer lovers over the next couple of months.
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Batavia club to host Viking lawn game state tournamentSep 02, 2026 10:57 am - The Energy City Kubb club is hosting a state championship Saturday for the Viking lawn game called kubb, and invites newcomers to learn how to play.
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Italy concert tour uplifts St. Charles Singers before 42nd seasonSep 01, 2026 7:05 pm - The St. Charles Singers recently returned from 12 days in Italy where they performed seven concerts in historic churches including St. Peter’s in the Vatican. On Oct. 3-4, the ensemble, led by founder Jeff Hunt, opens its 42nd year with the season’s theme, “North American Mosaic,” celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
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Daddio’s Diner announces it will close after nearly 20 years in BataviaAug 28, 2026 11:01 am - After nearly 20 years in Batavia, Daddio’s Diner announced it will close next month.
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‘Much more than music’: Moose-a-Palooza expands lineup of local bands in effort to help even more kidsAug 25, 2026 2:11 pm - Help give children and teens in need a safe home, a quality education and hope for a brighter future by attending the annual Moose-a-Palooza Music Fest & Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 29, on the grounds of the Batavia Moose Lodge.
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Aurora and Elgin barbershop chapters celebrate 80 years of harmonyAug 19, 2026 10:11 pm - The Aurora Lamplighters and Fox Valley Harmonizers Barbershop Chapters celebrated their 80th anniversaries with 60 past and present members at Nick's Pizza Restaurant in Elgin.
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Batavia Depot Museum opens new exhibit celebrating the musical side of the city’s historyAug 19, 2026 10:39 am - The Batavia Depot Museum has opened a new exhibit titled “In Harmony – Batavians Making Music,” showcasing the rich musical history of Batavia through artifacts, uniforms, and instruments.
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St. Charles CPA turns tax season tales into a new bookAug 19, 2026 8:50 am - Jim Whittington of St. Charles recently published “Taxing Revelations,” a book sharing personal stories and patterns he observed while preparing tax returns over the past decade. The book features chapters about different client types he encountered like “The Perfectionist” and “The Anxious.”
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Dining Out: Hot & Spicy Day collab, Dr Pepper cake shake at Portillo’s and moreAug 12, 2026 10:03 am - Fry the Coop locations have a special one-day-only sandwich for National Hot and Spicy Day, while coincidentally, a new Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Schaumburg Friday. Also, Portillo’s and Dr Pepper have teamed up for a pair of limited-time shakes.
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Batavia’s Sturdy Shelter Brewing opens riverside deckAug 11, 2026 11:30 pm - Batavia's Sturdy Shelter Brewing unveils riverside deck with ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 12, adding 40-seat outdoor space with Adirondack chairs and scenic river views to their Fox River Trail location.