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Morkes Chocolates in Palatine opening wine garden this summerApr 15, 2025 4:02 pm - Morkes Chocolates, which has been supplying sweets from its Palatine store for more than 30 years, is now adding summer spirits to its repertoire. Rhonda Dehn, president of Morkes Chocolates, said she plans to serve wine on the establishment's approximately 800-square-foot outdoor patio starting in July.
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Mass displacement and horrific eyewitness accounts follow Sudan camp attack
Apr 15, 2025 3:33 pm - Tens of thousands of people have fled attacks on camps for displaced families in Sudan, the United Nations’ migration agency says, as eyewitnesses and survivors described...
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Consultant identifies ‘opportunity sites’ in Palatine’s updated comprehensive planApr 15, 2025 3:25 pm - Palatine brought the latest version of its comprehensive plan across the finish line this week.Village council members unanimously approved the plan Monday night, completing a two-year process led by village consultant The Lakota Group.
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Carol Stream bags tournament raises more than $90,000 for charityApr 15, 2025 3:24 pm - The Chrissy’s/Flood Brothers Relay for Life Bags Tournament in Carol Stream raised more than $90,000 this year, organizers announced.
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Naperville leaders partner with woman’s club to ‘Drop Everything and Read’Apr 15, 2025 2:50 pm - On April 12, the Naperville Woman’s Club’s encouraged everyone to “Drop Everything & Read.” This date was chosen as it’s also the birthday of the beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary.
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No injuries in Aurora warehouse fire after propane tank explodesApr 15, 2025 2:32 pm - No one was injured Monday during fire at a commercial warehouse in Aurora that started when a propane-powered forklift caught fire, causing the attached tank to explode.
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A strong solar storm heads to Earth. Here’s what to know about northern lights
Apr 15, 2025 2:32 pm - NEW YORK — A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night. The sun earlier this week bu...
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Four men charged with stealing from three Home DepotsApr 15, 2025 2:25 pm - Four men have been charged with stealing items from three Home Depot stores in Carol Stream, Woodridge and Downers Grove.
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Storms could bring more tornadoes, flooding to central U.S.
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AAUW honors local student authorsApr 15, 2025 1:55 pm - The Batavia-Geneva-St. Charles AAUW branch proudly continues its tradition of encouraging and honoring aspiring young writers through its Creative Writing Contest. This ...