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Des Plaines earns spot on national ‘Best Places to Live’ listMay 21, 2025 12:51 pm - Des Plaines has earned national recognition, ranking among the Top 250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. and landing at Number 10 in Illinois, according to the newest list from U.S. News & World Report. Backed by strong marks in resident income and housing affordability, the distinction positions Des Plaines as one of Illinois’ most livable and forward-moving communities.
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Aurora church continues ‘Birth of the Church’ seriesMay 21, 2025 12:46 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora hosts Sunday service continuing "Birth of the Church" sermon series on origins of Christianity.
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Geneva church to host 69th annual Memorial Day Pancake BreakfastMay 21, 2025 12:34 pm - Geneva United Methodist Church hosts its 69th annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast on May 26, offering all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage while donating proceeds to local charities.
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Now that’s a tasty burger: 10 places where you can chow down on National Burger DayMay 21, 2025 11:43 am - Wednesday, May 28, is National Burger Day, and we’ve got 10 places around the suburbs where you can order a delectable burger.
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Join in Lombard’s Memorial Day ceremony May 26May 21, 2025 11:40 am - The village of Lombard will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m. in Lombard Common Park to honor those who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
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Rutledge to step down from DuPage County Board, seat to be filled by appointmentMay 21, 2025 11:38 am - DuPage County Board member Sheila Rutledge, who won election as Winfield Township supervisor last month, will step down from her board seat at the end of August.
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Shepherd of the Prairie treats Grafton Food Pantry volunteers to lunchMay 21, 2025 11:26 am - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley recently surprised Grafton Food Pantry volunteers with a homemade lunch and desserts as thanks for fighting food insecurity.
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Best Bets: Mini golf, music return to Morton Arboretum for the summerMay 21, 2025 11:10 am - Wonder Woods Mini Golf and Arbor Evenings return to the Morton Arboretum, baseball and fireworks resume at Schaumburg’s Wintrust Field and butterflies abound at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Award-winning author Lee Hawkins signing books Sunday in Vernon HillsMay 21, 2025 10:59 am - Award-winning journalist and author Lee Hawkins will appear for a book talk and signing featuring his memoir “I Am Nobody’s Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set ...
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Downtown Palatine railroad crossing closed until ThursdayMay 21, 2025 10:58 am - The railroad crossing at Brockway Street in downtown Palatine will be closed until 5 p.m. Thursday as the Union Pacific Railroad performs an emergency track repair.