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Aurora’s Wesley UMC hosts guest preachers and Thanksgiving eventNov 05, 2025 11:57 am - Four guest preachers will deliver sermons during November at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
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Final step approved for luxury duplexes in downtown St. CharlesNov 05, 2025 11:37 am - Final plat approval for the luxury River 504 Rowhomes development in St. Charles came without any pomp. No one voiced their opinions before the city council voted 5-3 this week to approve the final plat.
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Quest Academy alumnus receives second Patent Award from Vedder PriceNov 05, 2025 11:07 am - Quest Academy has announced that Rayan Zaidi, Class of 2025, has received a Patent Award from Vedder Price for his invention, PyroShield. Rayan developed PyroShield during his eighth grade year at Quest Academy, demonstrating exceptional creativity, innovation, and technical skill.
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Rolling Meadows 2026 events: Meadows Fest rocks on, but Hoedown gets the bootNov 05, 2025 11:06 am - Rolling Meadows officials plan to bring back Meadows Fest in 2026 after its successful debut in 2025, but will eliminate the Hometown Hoedown Fall Fest and Bites & Beats due to low attendance.
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‘Bike club plus’: Cycling groups add other activities as weather grows colderNov 05, 2025 10:46 am - As the weather turns colder, many suburban bike clubs’ activities transition to volunteer efforts such as roadside cleanups and food drives, along with meetups known as “zero mile rides.”
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Wine tastings at suburban clubs becoming popular affairsNov 05, 2025 10:41 am - Like several other private suburban clubs, Kemper Lakes Golf Club hosts wine tastings throughout the year. The Kildeer club’s marquee event, featuring more than 30 vendors, takes place this weekend and is expected to attract 700 wine enthusiasts.
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15th annual Going Dutch exploring identity, mythology and transformationNov 05, 2025 10:37 am - The 15th annual Going Dutch on Nov. 8-9 celebrates female and nonbinary voices in the arts through dance, theater, and multidisciplinary performances.
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Home near Lake Villa left uninhabitable after Tuesday morning fireNov 05, 2025 9:23 am - A home in unincorporated Lake County near Lake Villa was left uninhabitable after a fire Tuesday morning.
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Holiday cheer: Paramount and Citadel theaters revive seasonal showsNov 05, 2025 8:57 am - It’s that time of year when theater companies deliver holiday treats, including “White Christmas” at Paramount Theatre in Aurora and “Miracle on South Division Street” at Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest. Additionally, Theo Ubique presents the delightful satire “Urinetown,” newcomer Village Theater retells a Greek myth, and the national tour of “Hell’s Kitchen” stops briefly in Chicago.
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Pedestrian dead after being struck by SUV in LincolnshireNov 05, 2025 7:41 am - An 81-year-old man is dead after being struck by an SUV Tuesday evening in Lincolnshire.