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Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant AwardsJul 29, 2025 2:17 pm - 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake was among four suburban restaurants honored with the Best of Award of Excellence in the recent Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. Overall, 18 suburban restaurants received recognition.
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Kiddie Academy breaks ground in Vernon HillsJul 29, 2025 1:03 pm - Kiddie Academy, which provides educational child care, recently broke ground on a new franchise location at 320 N. Fairway Lane in Vernon Hills.
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Elgin group releases booklet on business and residential development and growthJul 29, 2025 12:59 pm - A new 12-page informational booklet provides a quick, in-depth look at statistics featuring Elgin’s business, municipal, and residential activity and growth; population and diversity factors; workforce sectors and categories; health care resources and services; and educational institutions.
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Lake Zurich priest again on leave amid child abuse allegationsJul 29, 2025 12:48 pm - A Lake Zurich priest thrice accused — and cleared — of child sexual abuse has been placed on leave by the Archdiocese of Chicago amid new allegations.
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Lake Zurich conducting biannual community surveyJul 29, 2025 12:16 pm - Lake Zurich is asking residents to part in the 2025 Community Survey.
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Aurora firefighter hurt battling Monday night house fireJul 29, 2025 12:15 pm - An Aurora firefighter suffered a shoulder injury battling a house fire Monday evening that left the home uninhabitable.
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Actress to pay homage to ‘Women Who Dared’ at Glen Ellyn History CenterJul 29, 2025 12:15 pm - Actress Jessica Michna will visit the Glen Ellyn History Center this Saturday to share her portrayal of women trailblazers. Michna will present “Women Who Dared,” a progr...
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Geneva Chamber announces arts fair winnersJul 29, 2025 12:01 pm - The Geneva Chamber of Commerce announces the 2025 Geneva Arts Fair winners in 2-D and 3-D categories
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Renowned band director Alfred Watkins to lead Wheaton Municipal Band’s July 31 concertJul 29, 2025 11:54 am - The Wheaton Municipal Band will perform a special concert on July 31st under the direction of acclaimed guest conductor Alfred Watkins. The concert will feature interesting and challenging works along with familiar tunes.
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Spotlight: Tony Award-winning ‘Parade’ plays CIBC TheatreJul 29, 2025 11:48 am - The national tour of the 2023 Tony Award-winning musical “Parade” plays Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. Meanwhile in Skokie, Music Theater Works revives the beloved “Fiddler on the Roof.”