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June Jazz to feature Morgan James and the Elmhurst University Jazz Band on June 15May 31, 2024 2:38 pm - Singer and songwriter Morgan James, performing with the Elmhurst University Jazz Band, will headline the university's 28th annual June Jazz concert on Saturday, June 15.
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Kristof’s Entertainment Center marking 50 years of fun in Round Lake BeachMay 31, 2024 2:08 pm - Kristof’s Entertainment Center in Round Lake Beach long has been known as a destination for bowling, mini-golf, go karts and more. But the origin of the family-owned business celebrating 50 years is more modest.
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‘An extended family’: Retiring Green Oaks mail carrier reflects on 43 years on the jobMay 31, 2024 2:04 pm - At age 18, Amy Becker became a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier because she enjoyed working outside and with people. “It was never work for me,” Becker said. Now 61, Becker is hanging up her uniform and turning in her mail truck keys after 43 years on the job.
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St. Charles Public Library hosts ‘Minerals, Fossils & Crystals’ June 11May 31, 2024 1:54 pm - Join geologist and paleontologist Jason Rehorst on Tuesday, June 11, at the St. Charles Public Library to learn about the science of geology and the hobby of rock collecting.
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Des Plaines store owner accused of threatening customers arrested, police sayMay 31, 2024 1:35 pm - The owner of a Des Plaines store that sells hemp products was arrested Thursday after allegedly threatening customers with a toy that looked like a real shotgun, police said in a news release.
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Bird walk at Middlefork SavannaMay 31, 2024 1:19 pm - Lake County Audubon Society is hosting a bird walk from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6 at Middlefork Savanna near Lake Forest. One of Lake County’s larger forest preser...
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Crystal Lake Police Department announces ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign resultsMay 31, 2024 1:06 pm - The Crystal Lake Police Department issued 30 citations during the recent Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period.
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Explore Elmhurst Express Summer Trolley offers six stops around townMay 31, 2024 1:01 pm - The Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley offers visitors and residents a free 30-minute ride around the city of Elmhurst.
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Lake Zurich’s streetlights go greenMay 31, 2024 11:47 am - Lake Zurich is supporting renewable energy by purchasing 100% green power for the village’s 824 streetlights. Starting in July, all the energy used by the lights will be...
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Aqua Illinois buys Glenview-area water systemMay 31, 2024 11:47 am - The Aqua Illinois utility company has purchased the wastewater system serving 223 homes in the Westfield neighborhood near Glenview. Affected residents will receive infor...