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Heun: Norris Cultural Arts Center still going strongJul 31, 2026 5:23 am - A couple of readers were concerned that the Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles might be facing problems because it was making some of its gallery art available for sale. But Mark Smith, an NCAC board member and events producer, eased some of those fears.
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Community unity: Join National Night Out events in the suburbsJul 30, 2026 10:48 am - National Night Out is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in August, intended to bring communities together to enhance the public’s relationship with local police and emergency personnel while building neighborhood spirit. This year’s official date is Tuesday, Aug. 4, although some events take place in the surrounding week.
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Dining out: Happiest Hour in Oak Brook, limited time offer at Teriyaki Madness and moreJul 29, 2026 10:34 am - Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook recently debuted Happiest Hour, while Teriyaki Madness and CIMA are offering limited-time specials and Goose Island has released its annual lineup of Bourbon County Brand Stouts.
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Just keep watching: A few ideas to enhance summer birdingJul 29, 2026 9:38 am - July and August are typically a little slow for birding. Here are some ideas to keep your bird on until fall migration revs up around Labor Day.
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Pollyanna Brewing plans holiday pop-up in St. CharlesJul 28, 2026 12:40 pm - St. Charles will welcome a holiday pop-up beginning Nov. 19 when Pollyanna Brewing Company transforms its taproom into a Christmas village complete with holiday scenes, playful fauna and towering trees dripping with multicolored lights.
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Home & garden calendar July 28-Aug. 8Jul 28, 2026 9:00 am - Make plans for upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like insects at night, Blanding’s turtle projects and more. Also where to find nature walks, garden shows and workshops.
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‘When in doubt, stay out’: Experts warn about potential toxic algal blooms in local watersJul 25, 2026 12:15 pm - Local and state experts warn: Keep yourself and pets out of algae-laden waterways. because sometimes, where there is algae, there are also toxin-emitting bacteria.
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St. Charles church welcoming new rectorJul 24, 2026 6:50 pm - The Vestry of St. Charles Episcopal Church in St. Charles recently announced the calling of the Rev. Brian Petersen to be their new rector.
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Body of man who went missing in Fox River in June recovered, identifiedJul 24, 2026 3:49 pm - The body of the man who jumped in the Fox River in Elgin in June while fleeing police has been recovered and identified as Victor Marin, 41, of Elgin.
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What’s a Waffadilla? Hampshire family to compete on Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’Jul 24, 2026 11:01 am - Hampshire food truck concept Waffadilla will compete on season 19 of Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race,” premiering Sunday, July 26.