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More than a craftsman: Celebration of life for Lake Zurich fixture John BafaloukosApr 22, 2026 12:38 pm - Family and friends will gather this weekend to remember John Bafaloukos, the well-known owner of Johnny’s Shoe Repair in downtown Lake Zurich for more than 45 years.
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American Legion Family Day at Wauconda Post 911Apr 22, 2026 12:14 pm - American Legion family day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Wauconda American Legion Post 911, 515 S. Main St., Wauconda.
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Explore AI’s environmental impacts at April 24 program in GenevaApr 22, 2026 12:09 pm - On April 24, Tom Coleman from the Climate Reality Project will present on AI's current state and future at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva. He will discuss how AI technology powered by massive data centers is driving increased energy demand and impacting climate change.
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Floor Coverings International shares flooring trends alongside Grand Opening celebration in DeerfieldApr 22, 2026 12:09 pm - Local couple Joey and Kim Sherman officially celebrated the grand opening of their Floor Coverings International business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community members and local officials, including village of Deerfield Trustee Elaine Jacoby.
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Tomato Man bringing famed heirloom plant sale to Highland ParkApr 22, 2026 11:57 am - Bob Zeni, aka the Chicago Tomato Man, is coming to Highland Park. Zeni’s annual sale, which has officially started, will match gardening fanatics with more than 16,000 heirloom tomato seedlings.
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Trinity Episcopal marks 150-year milestone with new chapel window, community celebrationApr 22, 2026 11:57 am - Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, April 26, with the unveiling of a new stained glass window in its historic 1882 chapel, tours, and a free concert by Anima Singers.
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Lake Zurich village offices to close for computer upgradeApr 22, 2026 11:55 am - Lake Zurich village offices will be closed Thursday, April 29, and Friday, April 30.
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News seniors can use: High school journalists publish newspaper for retirement residentsApr 22, 2026 11:23 am - A trio of Batavia High School students have created a bi-weekly newspaper which they distribute to residents of Batavia retirement communities.
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Late night garage fire in Kildeer leaves home uninhabitableApr 22, 2026 11:17 am - A late-night garage fire in Kildeer Tuesday left the attached home uninhabitable.
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Aurora teen faces gun chargesApr 22, 2026 11:15 am - A 16-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after a chase in Aurora, where police recovered a loaded handgun.