Articles filed under Communities
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Batavia residents will see slight increase on their property tax bills next yearDec 10, 2024 10:43 am - Batavia residents will see a smaller tax increase than planned after city council members decided to use additional reserve funds to cover a budget deficit.
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Best bets: Elgin Symphony Orchestra, sounds of the season, holiday hilarityDec 10, 2024 10:19 am - This week in the suburbs: Elgin Symphony Orchestra hosts its annual holiday extravaganza; Creative Ice Theatre stages “Nutcracker on Ice” in Woodridge; female comedians headline Crystal Lake’s Raue Center.
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Spotlight: Seasonal fare on suburban stages includes ‘Wonderful Life,’ ‘Christmas Carol,’ Second City sketchesDec 10, 2024 9:48 am - Suburban theaters, including Improv Playhouse and Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, stage seasonal favorites “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Sweater,” respectively, while Strawdog Theatre brings “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins” to Writers Theatre.
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Dining Out: Santa is ready to eat, ‘Wicked’ cocktails and moreDec 10, 2024 9:34 am - Santa has numerous dining dates at suburban restaurants over the next couple of weeks, plus if you want to quench your thirst for all things “Wicked,” head to Bonefish Grill for a pink or green cocktail, depending on which witch you are.
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State rep worker falls ill after opening suspicious mailDec 10, 2024 9:12 am - Staffer hospitalized after opening suspicious mail at state Rep. Barbara Hernandez's office in Aurora; the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating potential hazardous materials.
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International volleyball giants will clash at NOW Arena in 2025Dec 10, 2024 8:27 am - A five-day, six-team international men’s volleyball tournament is headed to the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates this summer featuring some of the biggest names in the sport.
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Wheeling man fatally shot in Mundelein; police investigatingDec 10, 2024 8:26 am - A Wheeling man was fatally shot Monday night in a Mundelein parking lot, and police are searching both for his killer and whoever drove him to a hospital.
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Wheaton/Glen Ellyn Sounds Good Choir to perform holiday melodies from around the worldDec 10, 2024 12:10 am - The Sounds Good Choir will be singing holiday tunes from around the world at Dec. 15 concert in Wheaton.
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Des Plaines Community Concert Band celebrates Mancini's 100th birthday in holiday show Dec. 15Dec 09, 2024 11:32 pm - The Des Plaines concert band will be performing Mancini music and holiday tunes arranged by band members at the holiday concert Dec. 15.
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Winners announced for the St. Charles Electric Christmas ParadeDec 09, 2024 10:55 pm - The 2024 St. Charles Holiday Homecoming took place over two days featuring events like the Electric Christmas Parade, where winners were announced in three categories plus Best of Show.