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Marching into history: Cantigny hosts Revolutionary War WeekendSep 08, 2024 3:50 pm - The Redcoats came to the suburbs this weekend, as the 18th Century British Army faced off with the pesky rebels of the American Revolution on the fields of Cantigny Park in Wheaton.
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Liquor at the library? Geneva set to approve license requestSep 08, 2024 12:15 pm - The next time the Geneva Public Library has a fundraiser, a cultural or educational event, alcohol could be served.
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Festival of the Vine kicks off Friday in GenevaSep 08, 2024 12:07 pm - Cool temperatures and splendid weather greeted festivalgoers as they sipped wine and enjoyed “Flavor Fare” on Friday at the Festival of the Vine in downtown Geneva.
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Human case of West Nile virus reported in McHenry CountySep 08, 2024 10:44 am - Health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in McHenry County.
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Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy outlines solutions at inaugural DuPage County Mental Health SummitSep 08, 2024 9:46 am - Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, sees a clear path forward for the improvement of mental health care in the nation, and it comes down to applying the financial incentives that have strengthened other industries.
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Facts Matter: Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery posting compared to Biden visitSep 08, 2024 8:27 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims regarding the comparison of a Joe Biden and a Donald Trump visit to Arlington National Cemetery, the economic impact of the Inflation Reduction Act and more.
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Germanfest flavors usher in fall festival season in Hoffman EstatesSep 08, 2024 8:19 am - The family Oktoberfest-style celebration included Hofbrau beer, authentic German Food, live music, stein-hoisting, a costume contest and free kids activities.
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Does Illinois have a path to public pension reform?Sep 08, 2024 5:12 am - Illinois’ worst-in-the-nation pension crisis shouldn’t come as a surprise. For years economists have been sounding the alarm that Illinois’ pension problem is growing from financially painful to potentially unsolvable.
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Ukraine mourns dead from major Russian strike, vows response with underground weapons production
Sep 07, 2024 11:07 pm - POLTAVA, Ukraine — Funeral services were held Saturday for victims of one of the deadliest Russian airstrikes since the war in Ukraine began, as Ukraine’s president vowed...
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Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing's troubled capsule returns to Earth empty
Sep 07, 2024 11:07 pm - Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA judged thei...