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Jewelry thieves targeting people in parking lots strike again in Des PlainesSep 17, 2026 2:59 pm - Teams of thieves who distract strangers in suburban parking lots and steal their jewelry have struck again.
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A catch with the pontiff: Suburban promoter Ron Onesti gifts Pope Leo softball at VaticanSep 17, 2026 2:46 pm - Music promoter and entrepreneur Ron Onesti recalls ‘having a catch’ with Pope Leo during a recent meeting at the Vatican.
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Arlington Heights church to host Fall Fun Fest Oct. 18Sep 17, 2026 2:21 pm - Southminster Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights announces free Fall Fun Fest on October 18, featuring Trunk-or-Treat, live music, games, and seasonal treats
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Geneva homecoming parade to close downtown streets Oct. 2Sep 17, 2026 2:10 pm - Geneva High School's homecoming parade will close downtown streets on Oct. 2.
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Film director Kevin Smith’s bringing his unique comedy view to Hemmens in ElginSep 17, 2026 1:20 pm - Filmmaker and mega-multitasker Kevin Smith’s bringing his stand-up comedy/Q&A show to The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin on Friday, in part because he wanted to visit a...
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East Dundee weighing 30% hike in water rates to fund projectsSep 17, 2026 1:02 pm - East Dundee may hike its water rate by 20% in 2027 to help the village pay for $19 million in capital improvement projects over the next five years.
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Residents express concerns about data centers at meeting in AuroraSep 17, 2026 12:35 pm - More than four dozen Fox Valley residents, including nearly 20 from Aurora, gathered this week at the Santori Public Library in downtown Aurora to discuss the impact of data centers in the area.
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Marriott Theatre’s 2027 season includes premiere of children’s tuner ‘Hansel & Gretel: Off The Grid’Sep 17, 2026 11:13 am - Marriott Theatre recently announced its 2027 season, which includes five main stage musicals and three children’s productions, one of which is a world premiere.
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District 128 considering digital scoreboardsSep 17, 2026 6:12 am - Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 officials appear receptive to replacing aging scoreboards with upgraded digital versions. But they are seeking more detail before committing to a program estimated to cost about $1.4 million over seven years.
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Join Illinois Novel Quest to succeed at your writing goalsSep 17, 2026 1:25 am - The Writing Journey and Nichols Library in Naperville will present three October workshops preparing for Novel Quest: "Welcome to the Novel Swamp" covering novel planning approaches, "Crafting Dialogue That Brings Stories to Life" focusing on dialogue techniques, and "Story Wall Party" for brainstorming and plot development.