Will County
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Kids can cast a line at free Fishing Derby June 8May 24, 2025 1:30 pm - The annual Just for Kids Fishing Derby offers a morning of fishing, prizes, and family fun for kids 15 and under at Silver Lake in Blackwell Forest Preserve.
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The Biz Week That Was: I-88 corridor redevelopment, new eateries and the best burgers in the suburbsMay 24, 2025 1:22 pm - Naperville mayor touts Block 59 dining district, calls I-88 corridor the ‘most significant redevelopment opportunity’ in city history Across Naperville, a new dining...
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Schaumburg aims to slash police hiring time during officer staffing crisisMay 24, 2025 12:45 pm - Schaumburg aims to expedite police hiring by dropping polygraphs, performing internal background checks and allowing the chief input on candidates. Other area departments cite similar efficiencies for maintaining full ranks while Schaumburg is down 13 officers.
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4 suburban spellers among 13 Illinois finalists competing in Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 24, 2025 12:30 pm - Four suburban spellers are among the contestants in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which takes place May 27-29. They are Visharad Sathish of Grayslake, Tyler Kochanski of Fox River Grove, Yahya Mohammed of Hoffman Estates, and Shruthi Ayyagari of Aurora.
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A&A Ballet holds open auditions for ‘Art Deco Nutcracker’ at Naperville dance schoolMay 23, 2025 10:51 pm - A&A Ballet, in partnership with Inspire School of Dance, will hold auditions for its “Art Deco Nutcracker,” giving Naperville area students and dancers an opportunity to participate in this holiday classic and Chicago area favorite.
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‘It’s a castle’: Dan and Ada Rice’s legacy lives on in revamped Danada HouseMay 23, 2025 9:58 pm - The newly refurbished Danada House has reopened after a roughly $6.5 million project.
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Softball: Aurora Central Catholic falls in regional finalMay 23, 2025 8:54 pm - After Marengo‘s Jozsa Christiansen fell behind 1-0 in the count to Aurora Central Catholic‘s Sophia Delgado after already walking a pair of batters in the bottom of the s...
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‘Anything to raise awareness’: Drivers asked to watch for turtles crossing roadsMay 23, 2025 1:42 pm - Wildlife experts are reminding drivers to be alert for turtles crossing roads near lakes, ponds and marshes throughout the region searching for water, food and mates.
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Raging Waves opens on Memorial Day weekend with a new video wall and upgraded amenitiesMay 23, 2025 12:35 pm - Raging Waves waterpark has made significant upgrades like new AquaVision video wall, expanded food offerings, and faster entry to improve guest experience for the 2025 season opening May 24.
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Open Door Health Center of Illinois seeks volunteers for Pride, Juneteenth festivitiesMay 23, 2025 10:58 am - Open Door Health Center of Illinois is participating in Pride and Juneteenth celebrations in Elgin and Aurora. Volunteers are needed to decorate vehicles, walk in the parade, or join in the outreach.