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Jersey Tenors concert combines opera and rock classics at Huntley churchMay 13, 2026 10:34 am - The Jersey Tenors will perform at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley on Friday, June 26. The group blends opera classics with rock hits from Queen, Elton John, and Bon Jovi.
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‘It’s like the Super Bowl’: Lilac Time in Lombard culminates in parade on SundayMay 13, 2026 10:26 am - Don’t read too much into the “bloom ’o’ meter” dial, the official gauge for Lilac Time, turned past fully blooming. The Palibin lilacs are holding court now. And Lilac Time is a marathon not a sprint, topped off by a parade down Main Street this Sunday.
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Former education CEO opens Floor Coverings International serving Northbrook and Chicago’s North ShoreMay 13, 2026 10:23 am - A former education company CEO and his wife are bringing a new flooring business to Chicago’s North Shore with the opening of Floor Coverings International® in Northbrook.
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Schaumburg Choral Artists present contemporary choral works, spirituals at May concertsMay 13, 2026 10:12 am - The Schaumburg Choral Artists will perform spring concerts on May 16 in Schaumburg and May 31 in Park Ridge. The program includes contemporary choral works and spirituals such as "My Song in the Night" by Elaine Hagenberg, "Õhtul" by Pärt Uusberg and "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel" by Moses Hogan.
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Shepherd of the Prairie to host Lutheran Social Services CEO for LSSI SundayMay 13, 2026 9:56 am - Mark Stutrud, president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, will celebrate LSSI Sunday on May 17, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.This special day highlights the ministry and mission of LSSI and the life-changing work it carries out across Illinois.
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Learn about bike safety at the Warrenville Bike Rodeo May 16May 13, 2026 9:47 am - Get your bike registered, learn about bike safety, and test your bike riding skills at Warrenville’s annual Bike Rodeo from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, in the park...
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Paramount delivers lush revival of timeless ‘South Pacific’May 13, 2026 9:39 am - Paramount Theatre’s lush, well-sung revival of “South Pacific” celebrates Rodgers and Hammerstein’s lovely score while also examining the implicit bias of its characters.
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Water Street Naperville to host Spring Plant Sale to benefit We Grow Dreams nonprofitMay 13, 2026 9:33 am - Water Street in downtown Naperville will host a plant sale featuring spring hanging baskets, containers, some flats and mixed pots and garden decor from We Grow Dreams, a West Chicago nonprofit nursery that provides job training and employment to differently abled young adults who have graduated from high school transition programs.
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Pipe organ tour coming to Bartlett church with works by Bach, ElgarMay 13, 2026 9:13 am - The Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour's next concert will be on Sunday, May 17, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Bartlett, featuring their 1920 George Kilgen & Son pipe organ.
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Batavia’s first cannabis shop celebrates ribbon-cuttingMay 13, 2026 8:56 am - There are high expectations for the first cannabis dispensary to open in Batavia.