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Indulge in artisanal chocolates and learn about cacao at the Morton ArboretumJan 28, 2026 9:54 am - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting a Chocolate Weekend on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, featuring chocolate confections and unique items from local artisans and chocolatiers.
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Power of storytelling: Saint Viator presents ‘Big Fish’ for its 60th anniversary musicalJan 28, 2026 9:47 am - Saint Viator High School’s 60th anniversary musical, “Big Fish,” invites audiences to step into a magical world and explore the relationship between a father and son.
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Spotlight: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ opens at Paramount while Drury Lane stages ‘On Your Feet!’Jan 28, 2026 8:24 am - Paramount stages the regional premiere of “Dear Evan Hansen” while Drury Lane produces the regional premiere of the bio-tuner “On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan.” Plus, Goodman and Remy Bumppo theaters stage revivals of classic works, this week in Chicago-area theater.
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One person hospitalized after late night house fire in St. CharlesJan 28, 2026 8:19 am - One person was transported to a hospital following a late night house fire in St. Charles Tuesday.
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Elgin’s Voices Unlimited Chorus seeks new singers for concert honoring America’s 250th birthdayJan 27, 2026 11:35 pm - Voices Unlimited Concert Chorus is accepting new members for their spring concert "America...Keep Singing" on May 17.
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PADS of Elgin receives $78,000 gift from Theresa Nollette’s estateJan 27, 2026 9:00 pm - Theresa Nollette, a dedicated social worker, left a $78,000 donation to PADS of Elgin from her estate, presented by her husband Michael Janusz.
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State permit doesn’t entitle Sterigenics to pollution coverage, court findsJan 27, 2026 7:42 pm - Insurers are not necessarily required to pay out on pollution-related claims to companies with a standard liability policy, even if the company has a state permit for pollutants, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week.
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Amazon Fresh grocery store closures include 10 in the suburbsJan 27, 2026 6:42 pm - Amazon announced plans to close its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores across the country, including 10 locations in the Chicago suburbs.
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One treated for minor injuries in Carpentersville fireJan 27, 2026 6:26 pm - One person sustained minor injuries following a house fire on Monday in Carpentersville.
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Schaumburg High School students hold walkout to protest recent immigration enforcement actionsJan 27, 2026 6:03 pm - A large crowd of Schaumburg High School students walked out of their final period classes Tuesday to gather along Schaumburg Road in protest of recent ICE actions in Minnesota and across the country.