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Where to enjoy sophisticated nonalcoholic drinks in the suburbs during Dry JanuaryJan 06, 2026 5:40 pm - If you’re practicing Dry January, or just want to cut back back on alcohol while still enjoying a complex crafted drink, many suburban restaurants are putting a bigger emphasis on their nonalcoholic offerings.
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Police officers cleared in fatal Batavia shootoutJan 06, 2026 5:10 pm - A man who died in a standoff with police in Batavia killed himself, and officers were justified in shooting at him, the Kane County state’s attorney announced Tuesday.
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Dining Out: $1.20 anniversary drink specials in Bartlett and ‘fry’ January at Morton’sJan 06, 2026 4:53 pm - 120 Live Bartlett is celebrating a pair of anniversaries with $1.20 drink specials this weekend. Plus, there’s a fun “fry January” offer from Morton’s, new limited-time specials at Perry’s and more.
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Bliss out at Chicago Botanic Garden’s ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ Orchid ShowJan 06, 2026 4:38 pm - Tickets go on sale Jan. 13 for Chicago Botanic Garden's annual Orchid Show, opening Feb. 7. Featuring vibrant orchid displays with 1960s and ’70s themes; special events like Orchids After Hours, Silent Disco nights; and the Illinois Orchid Society Spring Show and Sale.
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Big Game fundraiser to support Maryville Feb. 8Jan 06, 2026 4:24 pm - Valley Lodge Tavern will host a Big Game Watch Party on Sunday, Feb. 8, at its Wilmette location, with proceeds benefiting Maryville Academy and its programs serving children and families.
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Mount Prospect spent $700,000 on legal fight with malodorous animal feed producerJan 06, 2026 4:19 pm - Mount Prospect has released legal costs associated with its fight against Prestige Feed Products
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The Doo Wop Project dazzles at Schaumburg Prairie Center Jan. 17Jan 06, 2026 3:31 pm - The Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts will present The Doo Wop Project at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17.
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Alexian Brothers labor and delivery unit shuts downJan 06, 2026 2:38 pm - After months of debate over the closure and a ruling by a state agency in favor of Ascension’s closing it down, the Alexian Brothers Medical Center’s labor and delivery unit in Elk Grove Village served its last patient Tuesday.
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Developers proposing shops at former Pheasant Run ask for $3.3M in incentives from St. CharlesJan 06, 2026 1:59 pm - A developer is eyeing the construction of 12 to 15 buildings — including shops, restaurants and a possible hotel — at the site of the demolished Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles.
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‘Freedom isn’t automatic’: Elgin to honor MLK’s legacy with annual prayer breakfastJan 06, 2026 1:58 pm - For the 41st year, community members in Elgin will meet to honor the spirit and memory of Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual prayer breakfast Jan. 17 at Elgin Community College.