North Aurora
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OK to bring booze to North Aurora fireworks showMay 23, 2018 1:00 am - You can bring a beer to the July 3 fireworks show in North Aurora this year. The village board Monday added the show to the list of events at Riverfront Park where alcoh...
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Annual 'Painted Ladies' contest seeks applicantsMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - The Chicago Paint and Coatings Association is kicking off the 32nd annual "Chicago Finest Painted Ladies and Her Court Competition," a beauty contest for homes and busin...
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Stop and read the names on military statues, plaquesMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Take the time to read the names on those military statues and plaques
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Boys II Men graduation season kicks off at Aurora UniversityMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - A guy can have on a masterfully-tailored suit with the best polished brogues on his feet and a firmly-starched collar around his neck, yet there is hardly a better fit f...
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Utility tree-trimming to briefly close portions of Fox River Trail in JuneMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Two utility tree-trimming projects will prompt intermittent closures of portions of the Fox River Trail in East Dundee and Carpentersville next month. In East Dundee, C...
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Low supply of platelets raising concerns heading into Memorial Day WeekendMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Millions of Americans will use Memorial Day weekend to take a break from life's rigors. But for those needing a blood transfusion following an accident or for others wh...
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How Fox Valley Hands of Hope helps people grieving a lossMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - A loved one facing a life-threatening illness and, even worse, the death of a loved one are two of the toughest situations a person will ever deal with. Since 1981, a ge...
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How volunteers in Dundee honor veteransMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - What would Memorial Day be without sentiments wrapped around it? With the flags, the parades, and veterans playing taps in cemeteries filled with fallen comrades, Americ...
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Memorial Day marks its 150th: How Elgin observed the first tribute to those who servedMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - May 30, 2018, marks the 150th anniversary of the first Memorial Day. Begun in the aftermath of the Civil War, this day of remembrance was started by Gen. John A. Logan, ...
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6 parks and preserves where you can do more than just picnicMay 22, 2018 6:00 am - Although summer doesn't officially begin until June 21, the upcoming three-day weekend seems to serve as the unofficial kickoff to the season. In addition to Memorial D...