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Community Pride Celebration in Des Plaines on SaturdayJun 03, 2025 2:42 pm - Coinciding with Pride Month, a Community Pride Celebration is scheduled for Saturday at Christ Church United Church of Christ, 1492 Henry Ave., Des Plaines.
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After feuding over appointments, West Chicago mayor, board inch toward deal on staffing changesJun 03, 2025 2:28 pm - There could be a thawing in the feud between West Chicago Mayor Daniel Bovey and the city council regarding mayoral appointments.
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Driver critically injured in 5-vehicle crash involving school busJun 03, 2025 2:19 pm - A 74-year-old man struck a loading school bus in Beach Park in a multi-vehicle crash, injuring himself and two other drivers. The children on the bus were unharmed.
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Best Bets: Comedian Jen Kober brings the laughs to CopleyJun 03, 2025 1:55 pm - Paramount Theatre begins its summer performance series with comedian Jen Kober, Brandon Bennett channels Elvis Presley at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and Wheeling’s Cinergy Dine-In Cinema resumes its summer kids’ movie series.
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Win a season subscription to the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for you and a friendJun 03, 2025 1:27 pm - The award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra is holding a contest to give away free subscription pairs to its 76th season of concerts starting in October.
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‘Queer people are not a danger’: Elgin’s third Pride Parade to celebrate community SaturdayJun 03, 2025 12:53 pm - The third annual Elgin Pride Parade & Festival takes place downtown Saturday, with the family-friendly parade stepping off at 11 a.m. The free festival follows the parade at Festival Park.
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Batavia restricts sales of Kratom, hemp products in cityJun 03, 2025 12:49 pm - Kratom and hemp product retailers in Batavia must follow stricter guidelines thanks to a new city code amendment.
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Elburn begins construction on expanded village hallJun 03, 2025 12:17 pm - Construction has begun on a new village hall/police station expansion in Elburn.
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Megan Butz Legacy of Hope celebrates 2nd anniversary with June 19 event to support youth mental healthJun 03, 2025 12:14 pm - Megan Butz Legacy of Hope, a 501(c)(3) organization, has planned a second anniversary celebration from 6-9 p.m. on June 19 at Phase Three Brewing, 932 Donata Court, Lake Zurich.
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Hoffman Estates teacher worked at paddleboard place for years. Now she owns it.Jun 03, 2025 11:32 am - A Hoffman Estates middle school teacher and former employee of Three Oaks Recreation Area’s Board House, where people go to paddleboard, is the new co-owner of the Crystal Lake business in what she describes as her dream job.