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Jeff Curran Invitational 4: Night of Champions to feature 6 title fights, 1st international competitorJul 28, 2026 10:36 am - With a 52-athlete fight card featuring both legendary well-knowns and carefully curated next-gens, a tripled purse and a venue with a 1,000-spectator capacity, Jeff Curran knows his next invitational will pack plenty of thrills.
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Wheaton Municipal Band spotlights clarinet section at July 30 concertJul 27, 2026 3:23 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band's July 30 concert at Memorial Park features three clarinet soloists including Abbey Atwater performing Bassi's "Concert Fantasia from Rigoletto" and Eric Mandat with Jay Niepoetter performing Mandat's original composition.
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The Kirk Players celebrate 60 years of community theaterJul 27, 2026 9:01 am - A picture-perfect summer day on Park Street in Mundelein set the stage for a milestone celebration as The Kirk Players marked their 60th anniversary Sunday, July 12.
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Geneva seeks community input with biking surveyJul 24, 2026 8:28 pm - Geneva's Bike & Pedestrian Committee is seeking feedback through an online survey as they reapply for Bicycle Friendly Community recognition from the League of American Bicyclists.
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Five local youth athletes head to Ireland for Obstacle Course Racing World ChampionshipsJul 24, 2026 7:48 pm - Five Chicago area youth athletes will represent Team USA at the OCR World Championships in Limerick, Ireland on Aug. 6-9, where nearly 5,000 athletes from 70 countries will compete in obstacle course racing events.
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Learn about Civil War soldiers’ lives through camp newspapersJul 24, 2026 7:05 pm - Historian Dan Freas explores how Union Army newspapers reveal the raw, unfiltered reality of Civil War soldiers' daily lives through camp newspapers at Glen Ellyn History Center on Aug. 29.
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St. Charles church welcoming new rectorJul 24, 2026 6:50 pm - The Vestry of St. Charles Episcopal Church in St. Charles recently announced the calling of the Rev. Brian Petersen to be their new rector.
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YWCA Elgin to honor Betty Brown with Legacy AwardJul 24, 2026 6:07 pm - Betty Brown will receive the Legacy Award at YWCA Elgin's 125th Celebration on Aug. 21 at Carmina's Banquet in Elgin. She has been a supporter and mentor for YWCA programs for decades.
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SALUTE INC. to Host Fundraiser at Hey NonnyJul 24, 2026 4:28 pm - SALUTE INC., a Palatine-based nonprofit serving military veterans seeking temporary financial assistance to overcome barriers to physical and mental health treatment, will host a special fundraiser on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights.
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Gail Borden Public Library prepares for summer reading grand finaleJul 24, 2026 3:25 pm - Gail Borden Public Library District is making a final push for their Plant A Seed – Read 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, with an Aug. 15 deadline approaching. Children have already read 1.7 million minutes toward a 3.5 million minute goal.