North Aurora
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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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Girls volleyball: St. Charles North shakes off early rust with sweep in season opener over RosaryAug 26, 2025 7:21 am - Amber Czerniak knows she’s not the biggest name on St. Charles North’s girls volleyball roster. With the amount of talent filling the North Stars’ roster, including Penn ...
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Kane County planning inaugural ‘State of the County’ eventAug 25, 2025 7:43 pm - Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog will give an inaugural “State of Kane County” address at a breakfast event in September. The event is set for 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. T...
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One more time: Five local college football players to watchAug 25, 2025 5:25 pm - This week’s High Five looks at five more area football players ready to contribute for their college teams this season.
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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.
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Suburban community college presidents among the highest paid in the stateAug 24, 2025 9:00 pm - Suburban community college presidents are among the highest paid in the 39-member Illinois Community College System.
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Lawmakers continuing public events despite disruptive pro-Palestinian protestsAug 23, 2025 11:00 am - Members of the suburban congressional delegation aren’t letting demonstrations by pro-Palestinian activists deter them from hosting town hall meetings with constituents and attending public events.
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Hidden gems: Retro diners offer a trip back in timeAug 20, 2025 11:24 am - If you haven’t eaten at one of the many classic American diners across the suburbs recently, now is the time. These restaurants not only bring nostalgia but also serve up generous portions of comfort food and vintage charm.
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Counting down to 2025 kickoff: Scouting the Upstate Eight Conference West DivisionAug 19, 2025 8:39 pm - Bartlett Coach: Milan Vuckovich (fourth season) Last season’s record: 4-5 overall, 4-2 in the UEC West (third place) Top returners: Olivier Chrapek, sr., K/P...
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Get a behind-the-scenes tour of a native seed processing facilityAug 19, 2025 5:55 pm - Learn what happens to the seeds collected by volunteers over the summer and fall season during the Oct. 2 tour of a seed processing facility.