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From a job at a meat processing plant to country music stardom, Bailey Zimmerman is figuring it outAug 13, 2025 9:50 am - His is a Cinderella story. Before the big tours and country music award nominations, Bailey Zimmerman was growing up in the small town of Louisville, Illinois, working at the local meat processing plant and laying gas pipeline. Now he’s headlining the McHenry Music Festival Sunday, Sept. 14, with Flo Rida, Bryan Martin and Bella Cain.
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No one hurt in overnight Des Plaines house fireAug 13, 2025 9:42 am - A Des Plaines house was left uninhabitable by a fire Tuesday night.
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Salute to Sergei: Pianist/actor Hershey Felder returns with his tribute to composer/pianist RachmaninoffAug 13, 2025 9:35 am - Pianist/writer/actor and Jeff Award-winner Hershey Felder returns to Writers Theatre with his two-hander, “Rachmaninoff and the Tsar.”
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St. Charles Council rejects 20-year contract with coal-reliant IMEAAug 13, 2025 7:41 am - After more than a year of discussion, St. Charles City Council members rejected a proposed contract with the city’s current energy provider.
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From drive-in to fly-in: A canopy’s quirky taleAug 13, 2025 4:00 am - The canopy that once sheltered Rex's Driv-In restaurant in St. Charles has played an important role in the history of the Fox Valley Aero Club.
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Partners for Our Communities to host golf outing Sept. 12Aug 13, 2025 12:07 am - Join Partners for Our Communities' golf outing on Sept. 12 to support their work empowering underserved individuals and families in the Northwest suburbs.
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Lombard’s Faith UMC to host free concert and picnicAug 12, 2025 11:47 pm - On Sept. 6, the front lawn of Faith United Methodist Church in Lombard will host a musical performance by Pastor Dave Price and The Trustees Band, along with a free picnic lunch.
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Roselle Lions host blood drive and free kids’ vision testingAug 12, 2025 9:16 pm - Roselle Lions Club and Versiti Blood Centers are hosting a blood drive Aug. 23 to combat the summer shortage of blood donations. Donors will receive a $20 gift card.
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Celebrity bartenders battle for bragging rights and tips at Inside Out Club benefitAug 12, 2025 9:00 pm - The Inside Out Club is hosting its annual Celebrity Bartending Night on Sept. 10, where local "celebrities" compete to earn the most tips to benefit the club's mission of empowering kids with good character.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC hosts outdoor worship and picnicAug 12, 2025 8:26 pm - On Aug. 17, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will hold "Worship in the Park." Bring picnics, chairs or blankets to the outdoor 10 a.m. service in Memorial Park.