Dave Heun
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Finding whimsy and history in public art in the Tri-CitiesJul 12, 2024 12:15 am - The Tri-Cities is blessed to have what amounts to a “Sculpture While We Walk” aspect of our lives nearly anytime we stroll around our downtowns, parks, libraries or government buildings.
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Sculpture in the Park to become a year-round display in St. CharlesJun 26, 2024 1:08 pm - The St. Charles Park District’s Sculpture in the Park will be a year-round display starting this summer. By next week, all of this year’s sculptures will be in place and the popular community event becomes something to enjoy for 12 months.
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‘He was so good’: Fox Valley rockers from Deluxury, The Boyzz and more to reunite in concert to support Mooseheart, honor fallen bandmateJun 20, 2024 6:00 am - A group of Fox Valley musicians, including members of The Boyzz, Deluxury and Cock ‘n Bull, will join for “Rock Da Fox, Legends of the Valley,” a memorial concert for guitarist John Abel and a fundraiser for Mooseheart.
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Elburn veteran reflects on World War II service as 100th birthday approachesJun 14, 2024 11:05 am - As he nears his 100th birthday, World War II veteran Jack Richtman of Elburn looks back on his life and his service in the Army’s 71st Infantry Division.
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Sweet spots: Revisiting some favorite bakeries, doughnut shops in the Tri-CitiesJun 09, 2024 7:24 am - As Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun’s sweet tooth beckons, he revisits several bakeries and doughnut shops in the Tri-Cities area.
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‘I am becoming stronger’: How specialty courts in Kane Co. help people with mental illness, addictionMay 31, 2024 4:00 am - The Kane County Specialty Courts Foundation offers an alternative to some people in the court system who are facing jail time, and one focus of the program is strengthening family bonds.
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A key to being an ACE: you have to get in it, to win itMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - The Tri-Cities Exchange Club’s ACE Awards give recognition to high school students who might not normally receive awards.
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‘We were all united’: How St. Charles-area home front, victory gardens supported war front in WWIIMay 10, 2024 4:00 am - Author/historian Jerome O’Connor’s “Chicago and the Home Front in WWII” presentation detailed the efforts of some notable Fox Valley residents, including victory garden champions Lester and Dellora Norris.
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‘No one reputable will rush you’: Geneva police share tips on how seniors can protect themselves from scamsMay 03, 2024 4:00 am - Operation Senior Care, a program through the Geneva Police Department, aims to teach seniors how to avoid being ripped off by scam artists.
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Batavia Depot Museum debuts new exhibit on history of grocery shoppingApr 26, 2024 5:00 am - Learn about the history of local food shopping at “Markets and Meals: Batavia Goes Grocery Shopping,” a spring exhibit on display through July 21 at the Batavia Depot Museum.