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The Biz Week That Was: Mall transformation, suburbs’ best sandwich shop, and economy doing better than expectedAug 30, 2025 1:10 pm - Next big step for Hawthorn Mall property redevelopment is waiting for green light to proceed The next big step in the ongoing transformation of the Hawthorn mall pro...
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Suburban farms perfect for family fun year-roundAug 29, 2025 7:17 am - Looking for a day trip for the family while the weather is still warm? Or a place where you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables and plants? Local farms in the suburbs offer all that, plus animal encounters, orchards, activities, games, food and more.
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‘What Holmstad is all about’: Annual bazaar in Batavia showcases senior community’s talents, generosityAug 29, 2025 5:35 am - The Holmstad senior living community in Batavia has been holding an annual bazaar for 47 years, with residents creating handmade items to sell and raise funds for scholarships and charity.
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Kubb lawn game tournament set for Saturday in BataviaAug 28, 2025 5:24 pm - The Midwest Kubb Championship will be held Saturday at Engstrom Family Park, Main Street and Millview Drive in Batavia.
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‘Real Mexican food’: New owners, new name, new menu for Campton Hills eateryAug 28, 2025 1:05 pm - Luis Maldonado bought Lupita’s Cucina, a Mexican eatery at 40W222 LaFox Road, Campton Hills, last month, and changed it up, name and all. The new name is Ikal Y Sanse, which sounds complicated, but it isn’t. Ikal is Mayan, Y is Spanish and Sanse is Aztec. “It means unique spirit,” Maldonado said.
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St. Charles Arts Council celebrates successful Plein Air EventAug 27, 2025 6:13 pm - The Baker Community Center hosted the successful second annual St. Charles Arts Council's Plein Air Event, featuring artwork sales, food, and camaraderie.
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Musicals and dramas add up to a well-rounded career for St. Charles actor/musician making Drury Lane debutAug 27, 2025 10:47 am - St. Charles native and musical theater veteran Ian Paul Custer makes his Drury Lane Theatre debut as the sketchy Captain Lesgate in the Oakbrook Terrace theater’s revival of the suspense thriller “Dial M for Murder.”
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Folk festival brings music and storytelling to Geneva for Labor Day weekendAug 26, 2025 10:29 pm - The Fox Valley Folklore Society's annual festival features live music, storytelling, workshops, and family activities over Labor Day weekend. The festival showcases local, national, and international talent across six stages, with over 20 featured performers and artists.
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Brother Chimp Brewing ‘putting good out into the world,’ planning new St. Charles taproomAug 26, 2025 2:12 pm - When Stephen Newman opened Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora in March 2020, the timing couldn’t have been worse. But five years later, Brother Chimp has grown into one of the Fox Valley’s most celebrated microbreweries. Now, Newman is preparing to open a second location this fall in downtown St. Charles.
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The orchard experience: Where to go for fall apple pickingAug 25, 2025 6:49 am - “Our apple crop is looking great this year,” said Sarah Bell, owner and manager of Royal Oak Orchard in Harvard. Here are some suburban orchards where you can go apple picking.