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Is Mexican Coke really better than the U.S. version? Here are the taste-test results.
Jul 21, 2025 8:50 am - Coke made in Mexico, where it is still produced with cane sugar, has a devoted following stateside. But how does it fare against the domestic drink in a side-by-side, blind taste test?
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A look at Starbucks and its Pumpkin Spice Latte, which returns to U.S. menus Aug. 26
Jul 21, 2025 6:19 am - Want a little autumn in your August? You’re in luck. Starbucks said Monday that its Pumpkin Spice Latte will return to store menus in the U.S. and Canada on Aug. 26. ...
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How West Chicago students created a new Flav-Or-Ice flavorJul 21, 2025 5:49 am - Students at Wegner Elementary School in West Chicago had the opportunity to team up with Jel Sert and Crayola to create their own crayon-inspired Flav-Or-Ice flavor.
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Kane County Treasurer Lauzen wins national award for innovative financial strategies
Jul 20, 2025 10:53 pm - Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen received a national award for generating $47.6 million in new revenue through proactive liquidity and treasury strategies using an investment consulting firm's program.
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Cost over coal? Naperville and St. Charles consider 20-year contract extension for energy needsJul 20, 2025 9:00 pm - Electricity needs for Naperville and St. Charles — and the type of energy residents will use — are at the heart of a debate as both cities decide whether to sign on for another 20 years with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency.
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How Paramount’s shows, including boffo ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ help boost Aurora’s economyJul 19, 2025 1:58 pm - Before Aurora’s Stolp Island Theatre opened a year ago, Paramount Theatre president and CEO Tim Rater predicted it would contribute more than $3 million to the economy annually. So far, the venue’s acclaimed production of “Million Dollar Quartet” has generated more than $2.5 million in ticket sales alone, which doesn’t include the impact the near daily sell-out performances have on the local economy.
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Vatan Indian Kitchen brings authentic cuisine to St. CharlesJul 19, 2025 1:40 pm - Vatan Indian Kitchen is opening in St. Charles serving authentic South Asian cuisine and cocktails.
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ComEd unveils new power infrastructure upgrades at Itasca substationJul 19, 2025 1:15 pm - ComEd joined business and community leaders from Itasca and the surrounding area last week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of infrastructure upgrades at the transmission substation in Itasca.
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The Biz Week That Was: Spring Hill mall demolition, Illinois’ climate goals, and retail sales reboundJul 19, 2025 1:14 pm - Spring Hill Mall demolition ahead of schedule and sparking developers’ interest Demolition work at the former Spring Hill Mall is moving faster than anticipated. Wit...