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Rosemont man found shot to death inside car parked in Des PlainesJul 24, 2025 11:26 am - A Rosemont man was found shot to death inside a parked car in Des Plaines Wednesday afternoon and police are conducting a homicide investigation.
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‘We make sure they leave happy’: Garden Berry Cafe starts new tradition at former Billy’s Pancake House in PalatineJul 24, 2025 11:16 am - With an expansive breakfast and lunch menu, Garden Berry Cafe plans to bring new life to the former location of Billy’s Pancake House in Palatine.
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Geneva hosts 23rd Arts Fair this weekendJul 24, 2025 11:02 am - Geneva’s Third Street will feature 140 artists for the Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd annual Arts Fair this weekend.
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Beautiful Lives Project to hold fashion show at CD Peacock MansionJul 24, 2025 9:30 am - The Beautiful Lives Project, a nonprofit that creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities through inclusive events across the country, is hosting a fashion show at the CD Peacock Mansion at Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook on Aug. 7.
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Come wrangle invasive crayfish at the seventh annual Rusty RodeoJul 23, 2025 10:36 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting the seventh annual Rusty Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 9, to remove invasive rusty crayfish from local waterways.
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Marcus Theatres debuts Sneak Peek Theatre at Addison CinemaJul 23, 2025 10:20 pm - Marcus Theatres is introducing a free, come-and-go-as-you-please auditorium called the Sneak Peek Theatre, showcasing a constantly rotating lineup of upcoming movie trailers, viral clips, behind-the-scenes features, and more surprises.
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Historian to portray suffragettes in ‘Women Who Dare’ at the Glen Ellyn History CenterJul 23, 2025 10:05 pm - Historian and actress Jessica Michna will present "Women Who Dare" at the Glen Ellyn History Center on Aug. 2, telling stories of women's suffrage leaders.
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Second annual Water Street Fine Art Fair draws artists and aficionados of all agesJul 23, 2025 9:24 pm - The annual Water Street Fine Art & Craft Fair entertained 1,800 visitors in Naperville with art, music, and chalk creations. Plainfield painter Don Ramey won Best in Show at the event planned again for 2026.
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Knox Garden Walk yields $5K for Northern Illinois Food BankJul 23, 2025 9:13 pm - Over 300 people toured gardens in Naperville during Knox Presbyterian's event, raising $5,000 to supply food pantries across 11 counties.
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Rolling Meadows aldermen call for sidewalks near school and new playgroundJul 23, 2025 8:52 pm - Rolling Meadows City Council members approved plans for the Palatine Park District’s new playground and other upgrades across the street from Plum Grove Middle School, but called for more sidewalks and crosswalks to be installed for the safety of students.