Plainfield
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Plainfield mom turns passion for cookies into online bakery businessJul 25, 2024 12:40 pm - Heather Kratz of Plainfield loves cookies — and so do her customers. Kratz, who’s baked since childhood, opened her home-based business, The Cookie Maker, 14 years ago and sells cookies — and only cookies — directly to her customers.
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Jack in the Box is back: Fast-food chain returning to Chicago area starting next yearJul 05, 2024 9:03 am - Jack in the Box plans to pop up in the Chicago area after a 40-year absence. Most locations will be in the suburbs — including Lake in the Hills, Carol Stream, Naperville and Plainfield.
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Festivals June 28 to July 4: Frontier Days, July 4 fests, summer concerts and moreJun 25, 2024 2:47 pm - Mark your calendars for Frontier Days, Independence Day events, Navy Pier Pride, Palatine’s Hometown Fest and more happening this week.
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NuMark Credit Union honors veterans in annual ‘Flags In’ dayJun 05, 2024 10:41 pm - NuMark Credit Union helped prepare military grave sites ahead of Memorial Day. The Chicago area credit union teamed up with community members to place flags in honor of military veterans
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Mother of 6-year-old slain in Plainfield Township pursues new wrongful death lawsuitJun 05, 2024 8:27 am - The mother of a 6-year-old boy who was stabbed to death last year in Plainfield Township claims in a lawsuit that a real estate business owner negligently recommended she stay with the landlord accused of killing the child.
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GymQuest Royal Tumble and Cheer takes national title at Xtreme Spirit NationalsMay 16, 2024 11:38 am - The GymQuest Royal Tumble and Cheer Cheerleading Program achieved a victory at the Xtreme Spirit Nationals held in Grayslake.
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Craving something sweet? Indulge at these suburban shopsMay 11, 2024 10:58 pm - The suburbs have many great places to satisfy your sweet tooth, from home-baked cookies and cakes to creamy ice cream.
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Aurora educator named Teacher of the YearMay 02, 2024 2:54 pm - As a child, Rachael Mahmood struggled with finding a sense of belonging in school. However, the Plainfield resident didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her dream of be...
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How an Aurora teacher is giving students a sense of belongingApr 23, 2024 6:00 am - Rachael Mahmood, one of 15 finalists for 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, teaches her fifth grade students at Georgetown Elementary in Aurora to embrace their identity as their greatest strength.
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Check out these must-see farmers markets in northern Illinois this springApr 22, 2024 8:32 am - Craving the freshest seasonal produce? Looking to support local farmers and artisans? Then look no further than these vibrant farmers markets in northern Illinois. Bursti...