Burlington
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'We've been tornado'd': Burlington pair describe hearing storm overhead, the damage afterwardAug 10, 2021 1:00 am - Greg Kmieciak was about to head back to his Burlington house Monday after waiting out a storm in Monroe Center when his wife, Laurie, called. He could tell something was...
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Fill out Elgin's survey on rescue fund prioritiesAug 09, 2021 11:00 pm - The City of Elgin is seeking community input on its use of American Rescue Plan Act dollars. Community members are encouraged to share their priorities on how the city ...
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Gail Borden's 12th annual Comic Book Mania returns Aug. 14 with author visits, demosAug 09, 2021 11:00 pm - Attention all comic book lovers! Join Gail Borden Public Library via your computer, phone, or tablet for a day of comics, art and fun. There will be virtual activities f...
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Burlington-area residents get to basement just in time as tornado hitsAug 09, 2021 1:00 am - Jimmy Darnell saw a tornado heading his way early Monday evening. He guessed it was about two miles to the west of his Plank Road home in Burlington. He had just enough...
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Elgin celebrates arts with 'Welcome back, Elgin,' free Rachel Barton Pine concertAug 09, 2021 1:00 am - Elgin is welcoming people back to the newly renovated Civic Center Plaza with a family-friendly celebration of the arts. “Welcome back, Elgin!” is scheduled to take plac...
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Check out steam-powered engines at Sycamore eventAug 08, 2021 11:00 pm - The Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee, now in its 64th year, returns Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 12-15, to the Taylor Marshall Farm, 27707 Lukens Road in Sycamore. This ...
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National Night Out events had a lot of people dancing in The Week in Pictures photo gallery for July 31-August 6, 2021.Aug 08, 2021 2:00 pm - National Night Out events had everyone dancing while high school bands prepared for the upcoming school year and people are still discussing the merits of wearing a mask...
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From a Bush to a Kennedy, Judson University bridges political divide with diverse speakersAug 07, 2021 11:00 pm - During the past politically divisive decade, the World Leaders Forum at Judson University has served as a civilized oasis of public policy debate among heads of state fr...
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Rusty Rodeo nets invasive crayfish on Fox RiverAug 07, 2021 1:00 am - Nearly 100 volunteers waded into the Fox River and a nearby creek in an effort to remove an invasive species of crayfish during the third-annual Rusty Rodeo at Glenwood ...
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Magic, music, bubbles and tea time delight visitors to World of Faeries FestivalAug 07, 2021 1:00 am - Vasa Park in South Elgin was alive with faeries, wizards and all things magical Saturday as the 16th World of Faeries Festival took over the riverside park. The music of...