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As she nears 100, retired Arlington Heights educator Mary Stitt is still learningMar 26, 2025 1:06 pm - Mary Stitt, retired principal of the Arlington Heights elementary school that bears her name, is celebrating her 100th birthday on April 14. Stitt, who reads the newspaper on her iPad and participates in a book club, attributes her longevity to good nutrition, avoiding cigarettes, and being a lifelong learner.
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Fox Valley Brass Band joins Illinois Brass Band for March 30 concertMar 26, 2025 12:58 pm - The Fox Valley Brass Band and Illinois Brass Band will perform a joint concert on March 30th at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. The program will feature works by Tom Davoren, James Curnow, Percy Aldridge Grainger, and others.
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Naperville churches unite for ‘Love Your Neighbor’ walk to spread goodwillMar 26, 2025 12:42 pm - Interfaith “Love Your Neighbor” walk bringing three Naperville churches together to spread love and support for local community through joint prayer, advocacy and cereal donations.
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Dining out: Turtle gumbo, National Hot Chicken Day and a restaurant closing in St. CharlesMar 26, 2025 12:11 pm - Perry’s is offering up a Louisiana delicacy for a limited time, while Fry the Coop is celebrating National Hot Chicken Day Sunday, March 30, with a special deal.
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Child’s play: North Central College theater grad pursues passion for children’s theaterMar 26, 2025 12:05 pm - Actress Maria Clara Ospina discovered her passion for children’s theater while attending North Central College. A Chicago Children’s Theatre veteran, she co-stars in the company’s premiere of “Go Dog Go! (Ve Perro ¡Ve!).
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Naperville church to host Taizé prayerMar 26, 2025 11:33 am - Join a Lenten Taizé prayer on Monday, April 14, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville.
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Easter Egg Helicopter Drop returning to Aurora churchMar 26, 2025 11:25 am - Kids 10 and under are invited to Faith Lutheran Church's helicopter Easter egg drop on April 19, with over 15,000 eggs falling from the sky. Sign-up is available.
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How pickleball is revitalizing vacant big-box spaces across suburbsMar 26, 2025 9:13 am - When big-box stores like Toys R Us or Buy Buy Baby close, they leave behind tens of thousands of empty square feet — spaces that can be difficult to fill. One unlikely contender —pickleball — is breathing new life into these cavernous retail spaces.
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Schaumburg commits $47 million toward development of The District at VeridianMar 26, 2025 8:18 am - Schaumburg trustees Tuesday formalized the village’s commitment of $47 million in eligible funding toward the imminent $195 million development of The District at Veridian, a 30-acre “Main Street”-style development at the eastern end of the former Motorola campus.
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Man charged in connection with shooting at Elk Grove Township mobile home parkMar 26, 2025 7:43 am - A 32-year-old man is facing charges connected to a shooting last month at an Elk Grove Township mobile home park.