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First-graders make annual volunteer trip to MarklundFeb 06, 2026 10:58 pm - More than 70 first-graders from Grace McWayne School in Batavia arrived at the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva a little tentative about their visit, but left excited to about their experiences, in what one teacher called "the ultimate field trip!"
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Touché French Creole brings Mardi Gras to downtown Aurora with live music and fine diningFeb 06, 2026 9:38 pm - On Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17, Touché French Creole invites guests to celebrate Mardi Gras in true New Orleans style, right in the heart of downtown Aurora. Located at 6 N. River St., Touché will lead the festivities with an evening of bold Creole flavors, live music, and vibrant energy.
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Annual Chef’s Culinary Celebration benefits West Suburban Community PantryFeb 06, 2026 9:23 pm - West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge will present its popular annual fundraiser, the Chefs’ Culinary Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 22, at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn.
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Woman convicted of murder for 2020 domestic shootingFeb 06, 2026 8:34 pm - A jury has found a Naperville-area woman guilty of murdering her boyfriend in 2020.
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Lombard Historical SocietyFeb 06, 2026 7:11 pm - On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Lombard Historical Society will present “Celebrating the Lunar New Year” with Yvonne Wolf. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated.
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Five arrested after armed robbery, pursuit ends in crashFeb 06, 2026 7:07 pm - Police are investigating an armed robbery in Aurora on Thursday afternoon, which led to the arrests of five individuals.
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Woofie’s of Barrington-Northwest celebrates grand opening with ‘Pooches & Smooches’ event Feb. 14Feb 06, 2026 4:58 pm - Lake Zurich native Karen McGovern opened Woofie's of Barrington-Northwest. The grand opening will be a “Pooches & Smooches” pet event on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove.
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Pop up bird walk at Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest PreserveFeb 06, 2026 4:29 pm - Lake County Audubon Society is hosting a winter bird walk from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve, 24830 N. St. Marys Road, Mettawa.
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Corvette stolen in Des Plaines; thief eludes policeFeb 06, 2026 4:18 pm - A Chevrolet Corvette was stolen early Thursday off the 1300 block of Shagbark Drive in Des Plaines.
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Woodstock will install Flock cameras in the Square, despite strong oppositionFeb 06, 2026 4:10 pm - A deeply divided Woodstock City Council agreed this week to install Flock surveillance cameras on Woodstock Square — a vote that came after five hours of discussion and public comments that were overwhelmingly against the plan.