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Man gets 16 years for carjacking person in drive-throughOct 02, 2025 2:26 pm - A man has pleaded guilty to carjacking a person in the drive-through of a Dunkin’ restaurant in Aurora.
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Legionnaires’ disease investigation tied to Bloomingdale nursing facilityOct 02, 2025 1:58 pm - Public health authorities are investigating a cluster of two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in individuals who were at or near the Alden Valley Ridge Rehabilitation and Health Center, a skilled nursing facility in Bloomingdale.
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Wanna see something really scary? Suburban haunted attractions deliver thrills, chills this HalloweenOct 02, 2025 1:25 pm - “We’re the one and only outdoor scream park,” says Grayslake resident Jason Wright about his haunted venue American Nightmare Scream Park opening this weekend in Spring Grove. “It’s something nobody has done in the Chicago area.”
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Dale Berman, longtime North Aurora leader, county board member, dies at 91Oct 02, 2025 11:56 am - Kane County Board member Dale Berman, who spent decades as a public official in the North Aurora area, has died, the county announced Thursday
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Discover unique artisan crafts and decor at Red Hive MarketOct 02, 2025 10:15 am - When starting her own business, Bridget Johnson named it Red Hive Market because she wanted to create a vibrant place that’s buzzing with energy and showcasing the unique pieces created by talented people. Typically, more than 30 artisans showcase their wares at Red Hive Market, at 6 W. Wilson St. in historic downtown Batavia.
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New Burlington store opens Friday in AlgonquinOct 02, 2025 10:15 am - A new Burlington store is opening Friday along Randall Road in Algonquin. The discount department store, formally known as Burlington Coat Factory, will host a grand opening celebration starting at 8:45 a.m. Friday at 175 Randall Road.
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Glenbrook Elementary School renovation up for vote as part of major U-46 construction changesOct 01, 2025 5:38 pm - Glenbrook Elementary School in Streamwood will see renovations as part of a slew of construction projects in Elgin Area School District U-46 schools.
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Celebrate tradition at the 40th annual St. Charles Scarecrow WeekendOct 01, 2025 5:05 pm - The 40th annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend features the popular scarecrow contest with over 120 creative entries across four categories, displayed along Riverside Avenue, Lincoln Park, and First Street.
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‘This is a new start’: Army veteran gifted mortgage-free home in NapervilleOct 01, 2025 5:04 pm - Army veteran Tomee Phetsisouk and his family were gifted a mortgage-free home in Naperville by PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program and Building Homes for Heroes. Phetsisouk was severely injured during his second tour of duty in Iraq.
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With Sidelines, turns out it’s a small world after allOct 01, 2025 4:20 pm - In response to past Sidelines columns, alert readers offer their own memories.