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Donate blood, get free PJs: Naperville church offers cozy reward for good deedSep 29, 2026 6:18 pm - On Oct. 4, Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a blood drive with Versiti Blood Center, offering free flannel PJ pants or hooded sweatshirts to donors.
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East Dundee village president slammed for letting Darren Bailey speak at OktoberfestSep 29, 2026 5:35 pm - Dundee Township Democrats are criticizing East Dundee Village President Dan Pearson for allowing Republican candidates, including gubernatorial contender Darren Bailey, to speak at the village-sponsored Oktoberfest this weekend.
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‘People want experiences’: Bitter & Sweet Cocktail Boutique in Arlington Heights brings mixology to the massesSep 29, 2026 5:05 pm - “We’re trying to redefine cocktail culture, making it accessible, making it less intimidating,” said Bitter and Sweet Cocktail Boutique co-owner Janine Durbin of the Arlington Heights’ store that offers mixology classes and boutique retail offerings.
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‘A legacy of stability, growth and dedication’: Vernon Area library mourns loss of board presidentSep 29, 2026 4:49 pm - The Vernon Area Public Library District community is mourning the loss of board President Marc Fenton, 73, a longtime Buffalo Grove resident, who died Sept. 24.
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After 13 years, Hansa Coffee Roasters in Libertyville moving onSep 29, 2026 4:40 pm - After 13 years, Hansa Coffee Roasters, located in an old building across the tracks from the Metra station in downtown Libertyville, has closed.
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From Daily Herald carrier to ‘Shark Tank’: Ollyball inventor makes his pitchSep 29, 2026 4:39 pm - Joe Burke’s journey to “Shark Tank” began on a nondescript October morning in 2014, when his then-8-year-old daughter, Judith, knocked over a plate with a soccer ball. That spark of inspiration led to the Palatine native’s creation of Ollyball, a lightweight, inflatable ball designed for damage-free play inside homes.
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Dining out: National Taco Day, LAGO expanding to Glenview, fall fondue and moreSep 29, 2026 4:38 pm - Fat Rosie’s is honoring National Taco Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with 10 street tacos for $25. Also, celebrity chef Fabio Viviani is opening a new LAGO in Glenview, and Melting Pot and Fry the Coop are both offering new menu items.
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Volunteers from St. Mark’s Lutheran give back through Day of Service in St. CharlesSep 29, 2026 4:08 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church volunteers completed nearly 250 hours of community service on August 30, including outdoor landscaping for seniors and indoor ministry projects like making blankets for cancer patients and baptismal banners for Liberian children.
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Route 45 in Vernon Hills to be shut down for railroad crossing repairsSep 29, 2026 4:01 pm - Repairs to the railroad crossing on Route 45 north of Deerpath Drive in Vernon Hills will require a full closure starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, weather permitting.
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Water Street Naperville to host Fall Mum Sale to benefit We Grow Dreams nonprofitSep 29, 2026 3:51 pm - Water Street in downtown Naperville will host a plant sale featuring fall mums, hay bales, pumpkin décor and mixed pots from We Grow Dreams on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Foyo Plaza.