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Batavia events put focus on new bike ramp, Peace PlazaJul 16, 2026 4:35 pm - Batavia officials held back-to-back dedication ceremonies last weekend, highlighting a new project and the renaming of a site nearby, both honoring the concept of peace.
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Nike, Everdine’s Grilled Cheese close this week in downtown NapervilleJul 16, 2026 3:15 pm - Downtown Naperville is saying goodbye to two businesses this week: Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co. and the Nike store.
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William Shatner will debut his new heavy metal band at Riot FestJul 16, 2026 1:45 pm - Metal, the final frontier. Joining the musical lineup at Riot Fest in September is the debut of William Shatner’s new heavy metal band The *Uckers.
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Offices styled to complement Water Street design endorsed for downtown NapervilleJul 16, 2026 12:44 pm - Two vacant downtown houses at Main Street and Aurora Avenue could make way for a new office building — styled to complement the nearby Water Street District — if the Naperville City Council follows an advisory panel’s recommendation.
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Kane County Board votes to put draft version of 2027 budget on displayJul 16, 2026 12:11 pm - Kane County’s fiscal year 2027 budget is officially on display for the public to view. At its meeting on Tuesday, the Kane County Board OK’d putting the draft budget on display, approving the measure as part of the meeting’s consent agenda.
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5 things we learned from Bulls’ 1st 3 summer league games, including Wilson’s desire to competeJul 16, 2026 11:17 am - After a week in the desert, excitement and concern are heating up around the young Chicago Bulls roster. The Bulls lost their first two NBA Summer League games in Las Veg...
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Arrest made in shooting that cut short Scoop WaukeganJul 15, 2026 1:40 pm - A Harvey man was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm for allegedly shooting a person he knew Saturday evening in a Waukegan parking lot, bringing an early end to the annual Scoop Waukegan car show and festival for thousands of people.
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Illinois American Water customers share hardships paying water bills, oppose rate increaseJul 15, 2026 1:31 pm - Illinois American Water customers shared their hardships dealing with rising utility costs Tuesday as the Illinois Commerce Commission decides whether to grant the water company a rate increase.
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Three-day Park After Dark bringing interactive arts experience to Naperville Concert CenterJul 15, 2026 1:07 pm - Park After Dark, a three-day interactive music and arts festival on July 17-19, will feature live music, puppet shows, and more at the Naperville Community Concert Center. Before the entertainment, kids can try out the Cardboard Creation Studio on Saturday and Sunday.
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Skip the Saturday crowds: Aurora’s west side midweek market offers an alternativeJul 15, 2026 9:20 am - Aurora's new midweek farmers market opened July 8 at West Plaza, offering a quieter, more convenient alternative to the busy Saturday downtown market. The west side location features about two dozen rotating vendors and attracts approximately 300 shoppers weekly.