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It’s a gas … until you have to pay for itJul 15, 2024 11:43 am - On July 1, Illinois’ motor fuel tax jumped from 45 cents to 47 cents a gallon. Those filling up with diesel fuel also will see an increase of slightly more than three percent, with prices increasing from 52.9 cents a gallon to 54.5 cents.
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Informational session for Safe&Aware Youth Ambassadorship Program hosted at Palatine LibraryJul 15, 2024 8:59 am - The Palatine Public Library will be hosting an informational session at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, for local sixth- to tenth-graders interested in applying to the Safe&Aware Youth Ambassadorship Program.
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CAC hosts 35th Birthday Backyard Bash on Aug. 15Jul 15, 2024 8:45 am - On Thursday, Aug. 15, Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County (CAC) will celebrate 35 years of providing free, specialized healing services to 16,000+ children and families with a Backyard Birthday Bash from 4-7 p.m., at the Hoffman Estates location, 640 Illinois Blvd.
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Free 50+ Active Retirement Fair Aug. 7 at Schaumburg Township LibraryJul 15, 2024 8:36 am - The Institute for Continued Learning at Roosevelt University (ICL), the Schaumburg Township District Library and the Township of Schaumburg are excited to announce the inaugural 50+ Active Retirement Fair from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Schaumburg Library’s Central Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
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Bee Taylor brings New Orleans sound to Hey NonnyJul 15, 2024 8:28 am - When an artist’s bio includes a snippet that they bought their first guitar from funds raised by taking pigs to market, you know you might be in for a unique experience.
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Applications open through Aug. 9 for Naperville Labor Day ParadeJul 14, 2024 12:36 pm - This year’s abor Day Parade will honor Al DeGeeter’s lifelong commitment to service above self. In his memory, the Naperville Jaycees will be collecting donations along the parade route for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
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Learn about Elgin’s Kimball and Chicago street bridge projects on July 18Jul 13, 2024 11:52 pm - The city of Elgin is hosting a public information meeting on Thursday, July 18, on Phase I preliminary engineering and environmental studies for both the Chicago Street and Kimball Street bridges and Fox River Trail improvements.
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Master maps skills during a forest preserve adventureJul 13, 2024 9:07 pm - Have you ever felt lost in a forest preserve? Do you have a compass in a drawer, but are not sure how to use it?
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Third Street to be closed for Geneva Arts FairJul 13, 2024 8:56 pm - With thousands of visitors expected to attend the Geneva Arts Fair later this month, the Geneva Police Department announced a portion of South Third Street will be closed during the festival.
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Filmmakers can still send in entries for Elgin Short Film FestivalJul 13, 2024 6:04 pm - There’s still time for filmmakers to submit entries to the 16th annual Elgin Short Film Festival. This festival will be on Saturday, Oct. 5.