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‘This is totally different’: Itasca hotel offers rappelling experienceApr 30, 2025 4:57 pm - The Westin Chicago Northwest hotel in Itasca has partnered with Over The Edge to offer thrill seekers the chance to rappel down its 12-story building while taking in views of surrounding suburbs.
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Lombard hosts photo contest during Lilac festivalApr 30, 2025 4:13 pm - Enter Lombard's Lilac Time photo contest by May 31. Capture candid scenes of Lombard residents in public spaces for a chance to win up to $100.
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The Week in Pictures photo gallery for the last half of AprilApr 30, 2025 3:37 pm - Daily Herald photographers are always on the street finding the best moments of you and your neighbors in the Chicago suburbs. ...
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Batavia resident's 'Peace on Earth Bridge' song promotes unity, good mental healthApr 30, 2025 3:32 pm - Steve Cohen of Batavia has written a song titled “Peace on Earth Bridge” to highlight the local landmark and spread a message of harmony.
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Boys volleyball team at St. Mary School-Elgin completes first undefeated seasonApr 30, 2025 3:27 pm - St. Mary Catholic School made history Monday night, completing their first-ever undefeated boys volleyball season with a thrilling victory over St. Patrick Catholic School.
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New principal coming to St. Charles’ Wredling Middle SchoolApr 30, 2025 2:52 pm - The St. Charles Unit District 303 board appointed Francesca Favero as the next principal of Wredling Middle School, beginning July 1.
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Bloomingdale police warn about cryptocurrency scammers targeting senior citizensApr 30, 2025 1:46 pm - Bloomingdale police are warning people to beware, after thieves stole almost $100,000 in cryptocurrency scams in the last two weeks.
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Elgin church to host 50th annual Strawberry FestivalApr 30, 2025 1:23 pm - The theme of the day is everything strawberry at the 50th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 3, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin.
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners plant sale supports wildflower sanctuary, local projectsApr 30, 2025 1:03 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners are hosting their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 10, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Batavia. Plants include natives, perennials, shrubs, and trees, sourced from members' gardens.
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DuPage launches new automated tornado siren system for faster, more reliable alertsApr 30, 2025 12:37 pm - DU-COMM upgrades to automatic siren network with direct National Weather Service alerts to enhance response time during tornadoes.