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‘I’m alive’: Carol Stream man recalls near-fatal battle with COVIDApr 06, 2025 9:00 pm - Carol Stream resident Chuck Drungelo was given a less than 10% chance to survive as he battled COVID-19 in April 2020, at one point spending 19 days medically paralyzed and on artificial life support. Some effects of the illness continue to linger five years later, but “I’m alive,” he said.
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What drove voter turnout in some suburban counties this election?Apr 06, 2025 9:00 pm - Some counties saw significant increases in voter turnout Tuesday from four years ago, while voting in other parts of the suburbs was either stagnant or declined.
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Prepping for Passover: ‘Matzah Bake-Off’ prepares for upcoming holidayApr 06, 2025 5:44 pm - Jewish families from the Northwest Suburbs gained hands-on experience Sunday with the food at the center of the celebration of Passover.
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Easter Bunny hops into town for early visitApr 06, 2025 3:47 pm - Easter Sunday is still a couple of weeks away, but that does’t mean the world’s most famous hare can’t hop in for an early visit.
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Sugar Grove voters say ‘No’ to The Grove in advisory measureApr 06, 2025 10:23 am - Sugar Grove voters last week backed an advisory referendum calling for village officials to rescind previous approval of the massive The Grove development near Interstate 88 and Illinois Route 47 interchange.
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Firefighter suffers minor injuries battling Bartlett blazeApr 06, 2025 7:33 am - A firefighter suffered smoke inhalation, but no other injuries were reported, after fire broke out Saturday afternoon in the garage of a Bartlett home.
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Vintage movie poster sale benefits Catlow TheatreApr 05, 2025 3:34 pm - Patrons had an opportunity to obtain a vintage, original movie poster during a sale Saturday to benefit the Catlow Theatre in Barrington.
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Stealing the show: Furry, four-footed actor highlights 'Annie the Musical' at Aurora Central HighApr 05, 2025 2:21 pm - On Friday, Aurora certified therapy dog Tilly stole the show as Sandy in "Annie the Musical!," at Aurora Central High School. The show continues Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6.
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The Biz Week That Was: Bears renew interest in Arlington Park, Trump tariffs cause global meltdownApr 05, 2025 2:04 pm - Back to the ‘burbs? Bears say Arlington Heights again in the mix for stadium site Chicago Bears brass Wednesday made another public shift in where their new stadium ...
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Energy and sustainability in the office settingApr 05, 2025 1:58 pm - Business owners understand the importance of being energy efficient. It’s the right thing to do. However, it may not always be top of mind to a business owner, with the day-to-day challenges of running a company in as efficient a manner as possible.