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Florida boat captain faces federal charge in Elk Grove woman’s 2022 parasailing deathAug 12, 2025 4:11 pm - A federal grand jury indicted a Florida boat captain with one count of seaman’s manslaughter in the 2022 parasailing death of an Elk Grove Village woman.
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Dining out: Lobster festival at Shaw’s, nose-to-tail dinner at Niche and moreAug 12, 2025 4:10 pm - It’s peak lobster season and Shaw’s Crab House in Schaumburg has some limited-time menu offerings starting Friday. And Niche in Geneva is holding a nose-to-tail dinner celebrating the pig.
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Hanover Township Senior Center to host art showAug 12, 2025 4:09 pm - The 19th annual “HT Creates” art show runs through Aug. 28 at Hanover Township Senior Center.
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Community Foundation awards over $535k in grants to 40 area nonprofitsAug 12, 2025 4:06 pm - Local Fox River Valley nonprofits receive over $535,000 in grants from the Community Foundation to support critical work like food pantries, disability care, and historical preservation.
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Northwest Cook drivers among Illinois’ best, Naperville drivers some of the worst, study saysAug 12, 2025 3:34 pm - Northwestern suburban Cook County is home to some of the best drivers in Illinois, while Naperville has some of the worst, according to an analysis by insurance marketplace platform LendingTree.
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Mundelein BBQ joint gets $1,500 village grant for lighting upgradesAug 12, 2025 1:39 pm - A barbecue restaurant on the edge of downtown Mundelein will receive a municipal grant to help pay for new interior light fixtures.
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Spate of e-bike thefts prompts Batavia police to warn riders to take precautionsAug 12, 2025 1:39 pm - Batavia police warned residents of an uptick in downtown e-bike thefts in recent weeks and advised owners to take added security measures.
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St. Charles church hosts Evensong Prayer Service and potluckAug 12, 2025 1:37 pm - St. Charles Episcopal Church will hold an Evening Prayer service with contemporary music on Aug. 20, followed by a complimentary community meal.
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While promoting vaccines, Pritzker takes shots at Trump administrationAug 12, 2025 1:27 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker took shots at President Donald Trump’s administration while promoting childhood vaccinations in Wheeling.
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AbbVie investing $195 million to expand manufacturing footprint in IllinoisAug 12, 2025 1:24 pm - AbbVie, a global leader in life sciences, announced Tuesday the company’s is investing $195 million to expand its North Chicago manufacturing facility.