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St. Charles church singer leaves legacy of heavenly voiceJun 06, 2025 5:00 am - She had the voice of an angel. Marilyn Weinlader, music director at St. Patrick Church in St. Charles, touched thousands through her Heaven-sent gift of music.
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New Aurora police chief hopes to keep positive momentum goingJun 06, 2025 4:30 am - From the streets to the big desk: New Aurora police chief talks about his career and what he wants for the department.
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Free summer concerts to feature Elgin Symphony Orchestra musiciansJun 06, 2025 12:07 am - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is offering free outdoor summer concerts in Elgin, Barrington, and Hoffman Estates featuring ESO musicians. Concerts include brass and percussion performances for Juneteenth, July 2, and more.
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Cream of the crop: Cream of Wheaton kicks off summer funJun 05, 2025 8:44 pm - The Cream of Wheaton is in full swing in Memorial Park and downtown.
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Prairie Grove man rescued from Lake Michigan pleads guilty to forcing woman into his car while armedJun 05, 2025 8:36 pm - A Prairie Grove man has pleaded guilty to unlawful restraint after authorities said he forced a woman into his truck while armed with a gun and then shot at a building in Lake County.
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Curveball coming for I-90 drivers at Route 53 — with key ramp closing through JuneJun 05, 2025 8:27 pm - Jane Addams Tollway drivers should brace for delays and detours, as old toll booths make way for modern infrastructure at the Route 53 interchange. Will your commute survive the two-week project?
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As Lisle looks to update brand, some question ‘Arboretum Village’ mottoJun 05, 2025 6:48 pm - As “The Arboretum Village,” Lisle has a tree logo displayed on its municipal campus and street banners around downtown. While that tagline may have deep roots, at least one official in Lisle — the home of the Morton Arboretum — isn’t keen on the slogan.
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Milwaukee pair charged with identity theft in Round LakeJun 05, 2025 6:16 pm - A pair of Milwaukee residents face five felony charges each stemming from an investigation into identity theft in Round Lake, authorities said Thursday.
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Man dies in Aurora crashJun 05, 2025 5:52 pm - A man died in a crash early Wednesday morning in Aurora.
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Former Wheaton chief chosen to lead Wheeling Police DepartmentJun 05, 2025 5:43 pm - Former Wheaton Police Chief Bill Murphy has been hired as interim chief in Wheeling.