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Pedaling literacy: Libraries hit the streets this summer with book bikesJun 11, 2026 9:33 am - Several suburban public libraries are “book biking” — yes, actually pedaling while peddling literacy — via story times, book giveaways and fun activities outdoors thanks to specially customized trikes.
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Steppenwolf Theatre’s ‘Catch As Catch Can’ marks ensemble member Gary Cole’s return to a Chicago stageJun 03, 2026 10:54 am - Longtime Steppenwolf Theatre colleagues Gary Cole, who grew up in Rolling Meadows, and Amy Morton reunite for the company’s Chicago premiere of Mia Chung’s dramedy “Catch As Catch Can.”
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32nd annual Oak Park and River Forest Garden Walk set for June 28May 26, 2026 2:56 pm - The 32nd annual Oak Park and River Forest Garden Walk offers a self-guided tour of seven private gardens and two community gardens on Sunday, June 28.
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Turning taxes into opportunity: A family approach to building wealthApr 08, 2026 10:01 am - Under new federal legislation often referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” 100% bonus depreciation was brought back. On the surface, that may sound like just another tax law change. But for the right clients, it creates real opportunities — opportunities to save money, reinvest, and move closer to what they’d like to achieve.
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Oak Park’s First Baptist Church presents folk singer-songwriter Mark Dvorak March 21Mar 08, 2026 9:47 pm - Folk singer-songwriter Mark Dvorak will perform at First Baptist Church of Oak Park on Saturday, March 21, celebrating his 20th CD "Live & Alone" and fourth book "31 Winters."
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28 Illinois schools receive state Blue Ribbon Schools awardMar 05, 2026 2:49 pm - Illinois honored 28 schools — including 11 suburban public and private schools — with Blue Ribbon Schools awards at an event at the Governor’s Mansion. Gov. JB Pritzker established the statewide award program after President Donald Trump’s administration abolished the national equivalent. At the event, 15 public and 13 private K-12 schools received awards for academic excellence.
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Voices of Hope Community Chorus expands giving program; awards Wellness HouseMar 02, 2026 10:22 pm - The Voices of Hope Community Chorus is expanding its community contributions program for 2026, naming Wellness House in Hinsdale, as its spring award recipient.
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Cepuran, United States men’s team pursuit, take the silver medal in MilanFeb 17, 2026 1:53 pm - Ethan Cepuran, Emery Lehman, and Casey Dawson earned a silver medal in team pursuit on Tuesday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Warren savors her Olympic momentFeb 15, 2026 3:31 pm - Willowbrook native Sarah Warren skated in the women’s long-track 500-meter final Sunday at the Milan Speed Skating Stadium.
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Suburban natives hit the ice and hills at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter OlympicsFeb 04, 2026 2:25 pm - Several metropolitan Chicago athletes are competing at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, which started with contests Wednesday with Opening Ceremonies on Friday.
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