Carpentersville
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Prairie Sky Quintet and local artists to perform for NAMI KDK fundraiserJun 25, 2026 5:18 pm - On July 26, NAMI KDK will host a fundraising concert in Aurora, featuring patriotic, Broadway, and classical music performances.
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‘The sirens go off because you’re under threat’: Elgin officials clarify emergency warning systemJun 25, 2026 4:25 pm - Elgin Fire Chief Robb Cagann explained why Elgin’s emergency warning siren system will automatically be activated when the National Weather Service issues either a tornado or severe thunderstorm warning.
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Carpentersville man changing tire on I-80 killed by hit-and-run driverJun 25, 2026 11:04 am - Illinois State Police said a Carpentersville man who had stopped to change a tire on the shoulder of Interstate 80 near Lansing was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.
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Geneva’s Little Owl, Old Towne Pub sites face setback as restaurant plans fall throughJun 25, 2026 9:22 am - A Geneva restaurateur’s plans to open two restaurants in the city’s empty Little Owl and Old Towne Pub sites have stalled, with work stopping and "For Lease" signs returning to both buildings after initial renovation progress.
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Countdown to prep football: Nine area juniors to watchJun 25, 2026 6:00 am - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with nine area juniors to see play this season.
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Barrington’s Sirois conquers Hayward Field in preparation for world championshipJun 24, 2026 5:30 pm - Columnist Dave Oberhelman writes about local athletes and other local sports figures.
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Taste of the towns: Food-centric festivals satisfy hungry festgoersJun 24, 2026 3:36 pm - Of course, every festival offers tasty tidbits of some sort, but not every fest makes food the main focus. Here are upcoming festivals through Labor Day with food right in the title.
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The King’s Brass bringing hymn classics to East DundeeJun 24, 2026 2:22 pm - On June 29, Tim Zimmerman and The King's Brass will perform hymn classics with contemporary flair at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee. The ensemble features three trumpets, three trombones, tuba, percussion and keyboards.
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SCORE! students to put on their original opera ‘When We Are Older’Jun 24, 2026 11:45 am - Elgin area students, age 9-13, have created an original opera titled "When We Are Older" through the SCORE! program run by Hamilton Wings nonprofit. It’s the 23rd production from the program, which provides free arts education to underserved children. The opera will be performed on June 27 at Elgin Community College Arts Center.
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‘I want to feel the freedom’: Elgin honors 30 new American citizensJun 24, 2026 11:27 am - Thirty new American citizens from the area were honored Tuesday night during Elgin’s 26th annual new citizen recognition ceremony at The Centre of Elgin's Heritage Ballroom.