St. Charles
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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...
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Aurora's 'Andy Warhol' Studio 54 summerlong celebration brings increase in tourismJul 13, 2023 11:00 pm - It was another party with a purpose in Aurora as the state's second-largest city continued its summer-long celebration centered on the pop art icon Andy Warhol. The mont...
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Civic series looks at future of affordable housing in DuPageJul 13, 2023 11:00 pm - On Thursday, July 20, the Wheaton Public Library, in partnership with the Leagues of Women Voters of Wheaton, Central Kane County, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, and Roselle-Bl...
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Retired educator Jim Varney chosen as new trustee for Aurora Historical SocietyJul 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Dr. Jim Varney, Ed.D., has been elected to the board of trustees of the Aurora Historical Society. Varney is a retired educator who spent nearly five decades working wit...
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Aurora pantry's 'Christmas in July' event to raise support for holiday mealsJul 13, 2023 11:00 pm - A "Christmas in July" themed fundraiser to benefit Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry's annual Holiday Meal program will be held on Saturday, July 29, at O'Malley's Pub & Eater...
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St. Charles Arts Council to host 'Affair of the Art' fundraiser July 28Jul 13, 2023 11:00 pm - The St. Charles Arts Council will host an "Affair of the Art" fundraiser on Friday, July 28, at Eden on the River Restaurant. The fundraiser will feature a champagne to...
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'God protected us': Now 11 confirmed tornadoes, with property damage but no reported injuriesJul 13, 2023 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of meteorologist Zachary Yack's name. As property owners, township crews and municipal workers cl...
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ECC hosts grand opening of KCT Credit UnionJul 12, 2023 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College announces the grand opening of the Center for Financial Empowerment & Wellness, home to the newest KCT Credit Union location on the ECC campus, w...
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2023 ATG Accordion Festival features internationally acclaimed guest artists and events for all agesJul 12, 2023 11:00 pm - Musicians and artists from around the world will gather in the Chicago western suburbs on July 19-22 to celebrate the international talent of the Accordionists & Teacher...