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St. Charles church hosting documentary screening on the first millennial saintJun 03, 2026 10:46 am - The 2025 documentary “Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality,” telling the story of the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, will be shown Tuesday, June 9, at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
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Waukegan casino breaks ground on new $302M permanent facilityJun 03, 2026 10:20 am - Shovels hit the dirt as workers broke ground Wednesday on the permanent site for the American Place Casino in Waukegan. The new $302 million casino will be erected at 4011 Fountain Square Place, directly east of the temporary facility where it has been operating since February 2023.
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Best Bets: Playful ‘Evanescent’ installation opens at the Chicago Botanic GardenJun 03, 2026 8:34 am - The Chicago Botanic Garden debuts the new installation “Evanescent,” The Second City returns to Aurora, Melissa Etheridge rocks out at the Brookfield Zoo, and the Champions of Magic dazzle at Chicago’s Studebaker Theatre.
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The Literacy Connection to host ‘Boss of the Toss’ charity cornhole tournament June 13Jun 03, 2026 12:03 am - The Literacy Connection will host a "Boss of the Toss" Charity Cornhole Tournament on June 13 at American Legion Post 57 in Elgin to raise funds for adult literacy programs, with team entry at $100 including food and drinks.
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Wheaton Municipal Band honoring Vietnam War hero with commissioned piece at opening concertJun 02, 2026 10:49 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band kicks off its 96th season on June 11 with a special concert featuring “Guardians,” a commissioned piece honoring James Howard Monroe, a Wheaton native and Medal of Honor recipient who sacrificed his life in Vietnam.
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‘It’s humongous’: Historic Big Boy locomotive returns to the suburbs for stop in West ChicagoJun 02, 2026 8:44 pm - Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 arrived Tuesday evening in downtown West Chicago as hundreds of people looked on.
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Passero owner opening steakhouse nearby in downtown Arlington HeightsJun 02, 2026 6:28 pm - The owner of the popular Passero restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights plans to open Hugh’s Chophouse nearby this summer. The new establishment is fashioned as a Chicago-style steakhouse and American bistro.
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Officials: One hurt when forklift falls onto car in Barrington HillsJun 02, 2026 6:18 pm - One person was injured after a forklift fell from a truck and onto a car in Barrington Hills on Tuesday, officials said.
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‘Raise Your Flag’ at the June 6 Elgin Pride Parade and FestivalJun 02, 2026 5:10 pm - Elgin Pride’s fourth annual Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 6, features a family-friendly parade followed by a free festival in Festival Park featuring LGBTQ+ performers, vendors, and food.
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Windy City Bulls confirm 6 home game dates for 10th anniversary season in Hoffman EstatesJun 02, 2026 4:08 pm - The Windy City Bulls, the NBA G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls, has announced six confirmed home game dates as a preview to the team’s 10th anniversary season at Hoffman Estates’ Now Arena.