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Oldest VA Blind Center, white cane perfecter, to celebrate 75th AnniversaryJul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital is proud to announce the 75th anniversary of its Blind Rehabilitation Center (BRC), the oldest VA treatment facility for visually impaired V...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County raises fines for fly dumpingJul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Piles of crumbling asphalt, disassembled and busted furniture, and mini mountains of used tires; these are scenes one might expect to see at a landfill. But for some Fo...
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Schaumburg announces Septemberfest Saturday music actsJul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - The Village of Schaumburg is pleased to announce Blue Öyster Cult and Cap 'n Funk & The Groove Train as the main stage acts for Saturday, Sept. 2 at its popular three-da...
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There's so much to do at Sugar Grove Corn BoilJul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Sweet corn is one of the main attractions at the Sugar Grove Corn Boil festival, which returns this week. It is presented by an all-volunteer committee. Festival hours a...
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Cat, dogs find new homes at Aurora free adoption eventJul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Nearly two dozen cats and dogs in Aurora found their forever homes last weekend. The Aurora Animal Care and Control hosted the "Christmas in July" free adoption day on S...
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'Hit me with your best shot': Demolition derby ends Kane County Fair with a bangJul 16, 2023 1:00 am - The Kane County Fair ended with a bang Sunday, as five days of animal exhibits, carnival rides, live music and family fun came to a crashing conclusion. Just as intended...
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A little night music: Free concerts in the park July 16-20Jul 15, 2023 11:00 pm - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Grab a blanket, chairs, snacks and drinks and head to a free concert in the park happening in the suburbs Sunday through T...
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Cruise nights motor into the suburbs July 16-20Jul 15, 2023 11:00 pm - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Car shows and cruise nights are rolling into the suburbs Sunday through Thursday, July 16-20. Here's where to catch a show...
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The inspiration behind artwork at St. Charles Park District's Sculpture in the Park exhibitJul 14, 2023 6:00 am - To fully understand what artists have in mind when creating sculptures, you simply have to ask them. Otherwise, many sculptures can be too abstract to grasp. Such a reac...
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There's been a sharp decline in on-duty police officer deaths this year. Here's why.Jul 14, 2023 5:00 am - There's good news in a national midyear report on job-related deaths of law enforcement officers: So far, there have been far fewer than in 2022. That's largely due to a...