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Read all about it: Gail Borden Library digitizes historical Elgin Dairy ReportJun 01, 2026 1:30 pm - The Gail Borden Library has digitized issues of “The Elgin Dairy Report” from 1892 to 1903 and made them freely accessible. Elgin earned the nickname "Butter Capital of the World" during the late 19th century, serving as the economic hub for more than 200 cheese and butter factories across the region.
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Campanelli YMCA reopens in Schaumburg after 18-month relocation processJun 01, 2026 1:29 pm - The Alfred Campanelli branch of the Golden Corridor Family YMCA reopened at its new Schaumburg location Monday, ending an 18-month interruption to what had been 56 years of service to the community.
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Quest Food Management Services expands summer meal access with Highwood Library Lunch ProgramJun 01, 2026 1:23 pm - Partnership with Friends of the Highwood Library & Community Center helps deliver fresh, scratch‑made meals to local families in need
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Spotlight: E. Faye Butler helms Drury Lane’s revival of ‘Nunsense’Jun 01, 2026 1:20 pm - This week in Chicago-area theater, E. Faye Butler directs Drury Lane Theatre’s revival of “Nunsense,” Oil Lamp Theater revives the two-hander tuner “The Last Five Years” and Broadway in Chicago presents the national tour of “Kinky Boots.”
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Police: 15-year-old boy was behind wheel of SUV that crashed into Fox Lake auto body shopJun 01, 2026 1:17 pm - A 15-year-old boy was behind the wheel of a speeding SUV that crashed into a Fox Lake auto body shop early Saturday morning, police said Monday.
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Improv Playhouse’s live radio theater event celebrates America’s anniversaryJun 01, 2026 1:02 pm - As America approaches its historic 250th Anniversary, Improv Playhouse is proud to announce the world premiere of Voices of Liberty, an original live radio theater celebration of the American story, opening Flag Day weekend and continuing through Juneteenth and Libertyville Days festivities in downtown Libertyville.
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How DuPage County plans to fight rat invasion near BensenvilleJun 01, 2026 12:16 pm - DuPage County officials have taken the latest step in their fight against a rat invasion in an unincorporated neighborhood near Bensenville.
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Norm is back at the Elk Grove Village Public Library June 4!Jun 01, 2026 12:13 pm - The Elk Grove Village Public Library welcomes back Norm the T-Rex as it kicks off its Summer Reading Program.
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‘Clearly a fumble’: Arlington Heights mayor calls out state lawmakers over lack of Bears dealJun 01, 2026 11:43 am - Hours after state lawmakers failed to act on legislation to bring a new Chicago Bears stadium to Arlington Heights, Mayor Jim Tinaglia said Monday village officials are “truly disappointed” and will continue to seek opportunities to redevelop the former Arlington Park site.
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Shimmering Summer: Chicago Botanic Garden to feature iridescent bubble artJun 01, 2026 10:31 am - Playful art in the sky, on land, and in the water will highlight nature through a new lens during Shimmering Summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.