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South Third Street to close July 25-26 for Geneva Arts FairJul 13, 2026 12:52 pm - The Geneva Arts Fair will be held July 25-26, requiring South Third Street between James and South streets to close to traffic starting at 5 p.m. July 24 for artist booth setup.
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Basin Loop Trail slated for renovation by Northbrook Park District starting in early AugustJul 13, 2026 12:18 pm - The Northbrook Park District will begin the renovation of the multi-use Basin Loop Trail at Techny Prairie Park and Fields on Aug. 3.
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Directors and actors embrace the challenge of 10-minute plays at GreenMan Theatre ‘8 to the Bar’ festJul 13, 2026 12:07 pm - GreenMan Theatre Troupe will present its sixth annual "8 to the Bar 2026" 10-Minute Play Festival featuring eight short plays on July 17-19 at Mystic Vines in Villa Park, showcasing new talent among actors and directors.
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Superheroes thrill kids of all ages at Villa Park’s Fourth of July ParadeJul 13, 2026 11:52 am - Villa Park hosted a Fourth of July parade that attracted a large crowd and featured entertaining characters including superheroes provided by Princess Lovie Entertainment in Lombard.
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Naperville’s EcoRise wraps up free environmental summer camp for youthJul 13, 2026 11:31 am - EcoRise, a student-led nonprofit in Naperville, is wrapping up its free summer environmental literacy camp. The final session on July 18 prepares for the Green Dream Challenge, where student teams will pitch sustainability innovations to city leaders for a $750 prize pool.
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Naperville youth create change with local upcycling educationJul 10, 2026 5:54 pm - Accelerate Climate Solutions, a youth nonprofit, is hosting "Remake the Future: A Repair and Upcycling Extravaganza" on Aug. 1 in Naperville. The free event offers repair stations for clothing, electronics, jewelry, furniture, and bicycles, plus workshops on sustainable living, upcycling crafts, and knife sharpening services.
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Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Summer Used Book Sale Aug. 7-9Jul 10, 2026 2:21 pm - The Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library will host their Summer Used Book Sale Aug. 7-9. The standard price of Adult hardcover and softcover books is $3.
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Garbage pickup in Hoffman Estates to be an hour earlier next week due to heatJul 10, 2026 2:21 pm - Due to the excessive heat forecast for the week of July 12, Groot will start garbage and recycling operations an hour earlier than usual in Hoffman Estates to try to avoid the afternoon heat.
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Food industry exec launches Floor Coverings International business serving the Northwest communitiesJul 10, 2026 11:34 am - After spending more than 20 years helping shape some of America’s most recognized food brands, local entrepreneur and mother of two Melissa Walters has traded corporate boardrooms for living rooms, launching her own Floor Coverings International franchise serving Des Plaines, Elmwood Park, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, Norridge, Harwood Heights, Edison Park, Irving Park and Norwood Park.
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Honoring Rhoda Pierce with the 2026 Jack Blane Community Service AwardJul 08, 2026 2:43 pm - Each year, Highland Park Community Foundation honors an individual whose dedication, leadership and service have made a lasting impact on the Highland Park-Highwood community.