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Aurora church to host blessing of peace poleSep 08, 2026 11:09 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora will bless a peace pole on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton offers camp for school off daysSep 08, 2026 10:39 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton launches "Camp Gary," offering childcare on non-school days for kids aged 3 through fifth grade, with activities, crafts, and games.
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Voices Unlimited Chorus begins fall rehearsals for upcoming holiday concertSep 08, 2026 10:06 pm - Voices Unlimited Chorus begins fall rehearsals on Sept. 15 for their annual holiday concert titled "Sing We Now of Christmas!" with practices held Tuesdays at Journey of Hope United Methodist Church in Elgin.
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Barrington’s St. Michael’s Episcopal Church welcomes new rectorSep 08, 2026 9:39 pm - The Rev. Nathan G. Huddleston has accepted the call to become the new rector at St. Michael's Episcopal Church. He will begin his ministry at the Barrington church on Sept. 27.
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Congregational Church of Batavia offers four-week series on Christian nationalismSep 08, 2026 9:09 pm - The Congregational Church of Batavia launches a four-week educational series examining Christian nationalism and its potential threat to democracy, led by Rev. John C. Dorhauer, author of "Steeplejacking: How the Christian Right is Hijacking Mainstream Religion."
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BG Singers return to the stage with ‘Timeless’Sep 08, 2026 5:57 pm - The title of the BG Singers’ 31st choral concert — “Timeless” — is fitting. The Buffalo Grove-based group has withstood the test of time for its vocal performances and community service. The singers will perform next month at the Jacobson Community Arts Center.
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‘A noble profession’: How the sacrifices of 9/11 inspired the next generations of firefightersSep 08, 2026 5:07 pm - Those of a certain age know exactly where they were and what they were doing Sept. 11, 2001, upon learning America was under attack by terrorists. The indelible events of 25 years ago are unforgettable for many reasons, especially for those in the fire service.
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Fiestas Patrias celebration set for this weekend at RiverEdge Park in AuroraSep 08, 2026 4:23 pm - The 13th annual Fiestas Patrias celebration will take place Sept. 12-13 at Aurora’s RiverEdge Park, featuring Mexican Independence Day festivities with mariachi music, local food vendors, and renowned bands including Banda Carnaval and La Maquinaria Norteña.
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Soul & Smoke opens flagship with acclaimed barbecue and new fine dining dishesSep 08, 2026 3:43 pm - Soul and Smoke, best known for its critically acclaimed American soul food and barbecue, has finally opened a long-awaited flagship in Evanston, inspired by roots in the South Side and, perhaps more surprisingly, molecular gastronomy.
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Bartlett assistant village administrator steps down after employee complaintSep 08, 2026 3:41 pm - The Village of Bartlett has approved a voluntary separation agreement with former assistant village administrator Scott Skrycki that was negotiated following an employee complaint.