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Morkes Chocolates in Palatine opening wine garden this summerApr 15, 2025 4:02 pm - Morkes Chocolates, which has been supplying sweets from its Palatine store for more than 30 years, is now adding summer spirits to its repertoire. Rhonda Dehn, president of Morkes Chocolates, said she plans to serve wine on the establishment's approximately 800-square-foot outdoor patio starting in July.
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Johnsburg artist honors late mom’s legacy by donating 10% of hat sales to mental healthApr 15, 2025 3:51 pm - Johnsburg artist Lauren Sharp honors late mother's memory by donating a portion of her hat sales to mental health charity. She named her home-based business, Art for Adrienne, in honor of her mother.
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Schaumburg Chapter celebrates P.E.O.’s FoundingApr 15, 2025 3:41 pm - Members of Schaumburg Chapter P-LK of P.E.O. recently celebrated the founding of the organization on Jan. 21, 1869, at their regular business meeting. As a way to learn more about P.E.O.’s history, storyteller and member Lynn Rymarz portrayed founding member Alice Coffin.
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Consultant identifies ‘opportunity sites’ in Palatine’s updated comprehensive planApr 15, 2025 3:25 pm - Palatine brought the latest version of its comprehensive plan across the finish line this week.Village council members unanimously approved the plan Monday night, completing a two-year process led by village consultant The Lakota Group.
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Carol Stream bags tournament raises more than $90,000 for charityApr 15, 2025 3:24 pm - The Chrissy’s/Flood Brothers Relay for Life Bags Tournament in Carol Stream raised more than $90,000 this year, organizers announced.
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Panelists named for One Earth Film Festival April 25Apr 15, 2025 3:05 pm - On Friday, April 25, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will host the “One Earth Film Festival: Power in Unity.”
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Naperville leaders partner with woman’s club to ‘Drop Everything and Read’Apr 15, 2025 2:50 pm - On April 12, the Naperville Woman’s Club’s encouraged everyone to “Drop Everything & Read.” This date was chosen as it’s also the birthday of the beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary.
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No injuries in Aurora warehouse fire after propane tank explodesApr 15, 2025 2:32 pm - No one was injured Monday during fire at a commercial warehouse in Aurora that started when a propane-powered forklift caught fire, causing the attached tank to explode.
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Four men charged with stealing from three Home DepotsApr 15, 2025 2:25 pm - Four men have been charged with stealing items from three Home Depot stores in Carol Stream, Woodridge and Downers Grove.
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GCHS Canine Connections to host Fido Fest fundraiser April 26Apr 15, 2025 2:23 pm - The Fido Fest Adoption and Fundraising Event will be held at Grant Community High School, at 285 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake.