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Help shape Waubonsee’s future by participating in a short surveyJun 13, 2024 9:32 pm - Waubonsee Community College is currently seeking input from district residents to help in the development of its long-term strategic plan.
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Cantigny Book Talk to be on ‘Nature is Our Country Club’Jun 13, 2024 8:49 pm - For his newest book “Nature Is Our Country Club: How Golf Explains Sustainability In a Changing World,” North Aurora author Christopher Cudworth spent four years researching the golf industry's economic and environmental realities as courses face changes due to climate change.
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Dominican Literacy Center names new directorJun 13, 2024 8:11 pm - Claire Wiesner-Smillie has been appointed director of the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora, effective July 1.Sister Kathleen M. Ryan, center founder and director, is retiring June 30.
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A thousand families to get free groceries at Juneteenth Food Giveaway June 14 in AuroraJun 13, 2024 8:04 pm - In honor of Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend, more than 150 members of Black fraternities and sororities are gathering on Friday, June 14, in Aurora to distribute food to those in need.
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Aurora to honor Juneteenth during a weeklong series of eventsJun 13, 2024 7:45 pm - The City of Aurora is celebrate Juneteenth holiday with a week of community events and activities, beginning with the Mr. and Miss Black Aurora crowning ceremony and concluding on Juneteenth with the annual flag-raising ceremony.
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North Aurora motorcyclist critically injured in crash near BataviaJun 13, 2024 7:39 pm - A North Aurora motorcyclist was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon near Batavia. The crash happened just before 6 p.m. near Banbury Ro...
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Batavia considers policy on displaying flags at city hallJun 13, 2024 7:37 pm - Batavia may adopt a policy on what flags to fly outside city hall after a resident asked it to fly a Sacred Heart of Jesus flag.
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'We can do more with more resources': Aurora Hispanic health care leader offers update during nonprofit's 25th anniversaryJun 13, 2024 7:32 pm - “We've done a lot in 25 years. With more volunteers and funds, we can do even more.” That's what Hispanic health care expert Lulu Blacksmith said at Oak Street Restaura...
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‘We’re all very frustrated with it’: Libertyville leaders blast lack of collaboration on proposed theater redevelopmentJun 13, 2024 7:23 pm - An attorney representing the owner of the Liberty Theater in downtown Libertyville received an earful from village leaders involving its proposed redevelopment.
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Solstice Hop & Vine Fest to raise funds for Schaumburg Park Foundation Saturday eveningJun 13, 2024 7:09 pm - The 2024 Solstice Hop & Vine Fest takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 15, outside the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court in Schaumburg.