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More fireworks, other changes, for North Aurora DaysAug 04, 2016 5:30 am - The North Aurora Days three-day festival returns Friday, with a few changes from years past. While there will still be a lights-and-sirens emergency-vehicle parade Frida...
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Why sumo wrestlers are a 'big draw' at Morton Arboretum festivalAug 04, 2016 1:00 am - Try not to smile when a sumo wrestler steps into the ring this weekend at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Sounds easy enough. Sumo wrestling is a serious sport, and these...
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One man's story about tragedy and help from Lake Villa firemenAug 03, 2016 3:00 pm - Editor's Note: Steve Galat's house was destroyed by fire Jan. 17, 2016, and he's written this story about how Lake Villa Fire Protection District firemen helped his fami...
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Hampshire goes all out for 34th annual Coon Creek Country DaysAug 03, 2016 1:00 pm - With a new stage ensemble, sound system, LED lighting and landscaping upgrades, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days is ready to party. The 34th annual festival runs Thursd...
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Early civilizations contributed to our knowledge of the cosmosAug 03, 2016 6:00 am - You wanted to know How do we know a considerable amount about the observable universe when it takes years to discover and travel to our own planets and throughout o...
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Musical acts return to McHenry County FairAug 02, 2016 6:00 am - McHenry County Fair attendees can see TV stars such as TLC's “The Willis Family” and K-9 Crew Trick Dog Show from NBC's “America's Got Talent” at the 68th annual five-da...
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Brushwood Center hosts fifth annual film festAug 01, 2016 11:00 pm - Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods will present its fifth annual Film Festival in the Woods on Saturday, Aug. 20. A collection of short films inspired by nature, the fest...
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Elgin man celebrates 100th birthday: 'It's wearing me out'Jul 29, 2016 5:30 am - Elgin resident Melvin Wilkening has been waiting a century for the Chicago Cubs to win the World Series. He celebrated his 100th birthday with family Sunday, July 31, a...
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The winning images of our weekly photo contestJul 29, 2016 1:00 am - ...
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Sugar Grove Corn Boil festival brings community togetherJul 27, 2016 6:00 am - Over 49 years the Sugar Grove Corn Boil has become a hometown tradition for new Sugar Grove residents, as well as for the ones who have lived there or volunteered at the...