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Algonquin’s Cucina Bella celebrates 20 years of serving up Italian family recipesJul 24, 2025 1:11 pm - For the past two decades, Cucina Bella has been bringing a piece of Italy to downtown Algonquin. On Thursday, the restaurant celebrated its 20th birthday.
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AAYO launches no-cost Twisters team to expand opportunities for special needs kidsJul 23, 2025 5:36 pm - The Algonquin Area Youth Organization's Twisters baseball team for children with disabilities had its first game, offering a free and worry-free opportunity for families.
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U.S. Rep. Bill Foster to hold town hall meeting July 29Jul 23, 2025 8:58 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville will hold a public town hall meeting July 29 in Aurora.
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Algonquin receives budget presentation award for 22nd consecutive yearJul 22, 2025 4:34 pm - For the 22nd consecutive year, the village of Algonquin has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
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Home & garden calendar, July 27 to Aug. 2Jul 22, 2025 2:24 pm - Upcoming events include garden club meetings, plant swaps, and tours covering topics like holiday decor, topiary making, tree crops, and wrapping up gardens for fall.
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Not ‘just another boring burger and fries’: Jack in the Box returning to Chicago areaJul 22, 2025 1:37 pm - Jack in the Box is back. What set its apart? In general, all-day breakfast, low price points and “pretty much a broad or varied menu of items,” one analyst said.
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Cary police warn residents of slew of car burglariesJul 22, 2025 12:32 pm - Cary police remind residents to keep cars locked after “several” burglaries to vehicles were reported overnight into Monday.
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McHenry County aims to increase security for judges by removing personal info: ‘Days we’re living in’Jul 22, 2025 9:05 am - Removing the personal information of 18 judges from the internet, including the dark web, is the aim of a contract newly approved by the McHenry County Board.
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Sweet Basil Cafe in Hanover Park abruptly closes, leaving chain’s last location in SkokieJul 21, 2025 4:31 pm - Sweet Basil Cafe opened its seventh Illinois location in Hanover Park 15 months ago, but with its recent abrupt closure only one in Skokie remains.
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Whose downtown is it? Mayors wary transit board will control development near stationsJul 20, 2025 9:00 pm - Legislation proposes creating a transit authority to oversee Metra, Pace and the CTA and allow transit-oriented development, alarming some suburban mayors concerned about local control.