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Des Plaines to spend $134 million to replace lead pipesJul 17, 2024 2:14 pm - Des Plaines officials plan to spend $134 million over 20 years replacing water service lines made from lead or galvanized steel.
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After more than 20 years, Lake Zurich’s lakefront promenade ready for a reboot and refreshJul 17, 2024 2:13 pm - New pavers, landscaping and other elements are part of a $586,648 refresh of the more than 20-year-old lakefront promenade in Lake Zurich.
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Enjoy Highwood Days and Taco Fest through July 21Jul 17, 2024 1:54 pm - The annual Highwood Days and Taco Fest events, presented by Celebrate Highwood, are back, both running concurrently through Sunday, July 21. The Highwood Days Carnival will take place in the Downtown Highwood Metra Station Parking Lot, while Taco Fest will take place in Everts Park, 111 North Ave.
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Wheaton city council hopefuls to gather nominating petitionsJul 17, 2024 1:20 pm - Prospective candidates for seats on the Wheaton City Council soon will start circulating nominating petitions to run in next spring’s municipal elections.
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Kids learn caring, kindness, love at Aurora church campJul 17, 2024 12:44 pm - Michelle Curiel was the guest preacher at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. In a sermon, the church's children and families director reflected on the church's third annual free camp she led June 24-27. Pastor Tammy Scott assisted at the service.
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Ben Tatar & the Tatar Tots bring high-energy show for kids to Arlington HeightsJul 17, 2024 12:15 pm - The Arlington Heights Park District presented a concert for kids by Ben Tatar & the Tatar Tots on Tuesday at North School Park.
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Schaumburg man finishes 2nd at World Series of Poker’s Main Event tableJul 17, 2024 12:14 pm - Jordan Griff, a onetime Schaumburg resident, finished second at the World Series of Poker’s No Limit Hold’em Main Event and pocketed $6 million in winnings.
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Naper Nights to feature tributes to Garth Brooks and Jim Croce July 19-20Jul 17, 2024 11:50 am - The Naper Nights Community Concert Series continues on July 19-20 with a Garth Brooks tribute and A.J. Croce performing a tribute to his father Jim Croce.
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U-46 music teacher hopes to take crown at pageant in RosemontJul 17, 2024 11:39 am - Justine Izewski — a music teacher at a Hanover Park elementary school by day who gives private music lessons by night at a Schaumburg coffee shop — hopes to have a homefield advantage on the hundreds of other competitors who will descend on a Rosemont hotel later this month for the Petite USA Pageant.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton to host August blood driveJul 17, 2024 11:31 am - During the summer months, the need for blood is great. Walk-ins are welcome at the blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.