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‘I just want to be whole’: Arlington Heights residents struggle to get homes repaired months after garbage truck blastJun 21, 2025 12:15 pm - Six months after a garbage truck exploded on their street, some Arlington Heights residents are still struggling to get insurance to cover home repairs.
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Home & garden calendar, June 22-28Jun 21, 2025 7:26 am - “Gardening for Life,” garden walks and more.
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Barrington student takes top prize in national Think the Vote ContestJun 21, 2025 12:16 am - Barrington High School student Isra Khan won the grand prize in the national Think the Vote contest for her well-researched contribution on expanding access to voting.
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Motor Werks hosts summer dog adoption events for Animal House ShelterJun 21, 2025 12:02 am - Motor Werks partners with Animal House Shelter for dog adoption events, serving as donation location and giving $250 per adopted dog to support the shelter's mission.
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Elk Grove puts the brakes on kids riding e-bikes and e-scooters on streetsJun 20, 2025 6:31 pm - Elk Grove Village is banning minors without driver’s licenses from riding e-bikes and e-scooters on streets starting July 1. Officials cited safety concerns. “It is a risk,” said Mayor Craig Johnson. “It’s especially a risk for children.”
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Geneva garbage prices increasing July 1Jun 20, 2025 6:07 pm - The price of Geneva’s garbage collection will increase July 1.
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Batavia garbage pickup set earlier due to heatJun 20, 2025 6:05 pm - Garbage will be picked up an hour earlier Monday and Tuesday in Batavia, due to warmer weather
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Wheaton Municipal Band welcomes acclaimed conductor Elizabeth PetersonJun 20, 2025 6:04 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band performs a concert on June 26, conducted by guest Elizabeth Peterson. The concert features works depicting landscapes like “Colorado Peaks” and “Cape Breton Postcard.”
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Home turf: New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin returns to St. Charles to teach kids about footballJun 20, 2025 5:37 pm - Tyler Nubin, the current New York Giants safety and former St. Charles North High School star, returned Friday to his alma mater stadium in St. Charles to host a three-day football camp with the hope of spreading his love of football. His focus is to introduce kids to the sport.
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Townhouse development near Naperville school gets plan commission OKJun 20, 2025 5:36 pm - Naperville’s planning and zoning commission has endorsed a proposed townhouse complex over some objections from neighbors.