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Fight hunger with food, races and golf: Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 2025 event calendarJan 17, 2025 1:30 pm - In 2025, Northern Illinois Food Bank is hosting events including Cup of Hope tea, Fight Hunger 10K/5K, Taste culinary event, and Hunger Scramble golf to raise funds and awareness to provide food and resources for those in need.
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Batavia police station warming center to open Saturday nightJan 17, 2025 1:29 pm - The Batavia Police Department lobby will serve as a warming shelter from 6 p.m. Saturday to noon Wednesday.
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Free Narcan now available at Wheaton Public LibraryJan 17, 2025 1:28 pm - Wheaton has expanded access to Narcan, the lifesaving opioid overdose antidote. A new Narcan Takeaway Box has been installed for the community’s use inside the east entra...
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81-year-old Lombard man charged with murderJan 17, 2025 12:34 pm - A Lombard man is accused of shooting a woman to death Friday morning.
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50 minority- and women-owned businesses at Fox Valley Mall recognized ahead of Aurora’s MLK weekend celebrationJan 17, 2025 12:33 pm - With the addition of a handful of new businesses at Fox Valley Mall, the shopping center has reached a significant milestone in expanding diversity in entrepreneurship and creating jobs, according to city officials.
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Lombard Historical Society hosts ‘Feel Good February’ eventsJan 16, 2025 11:27 pm - The Lombard Historical Society has planned fun February events like a Victorian tea party, yoga classes, and a make-your-own candle workshop with drinks and snacks.
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Northbrook Park District gets $600K grant to improve West ParkJan 16, 2025 9:23 pm - This popular 24-acre community park is getting a $2M facelift with reopen tennis courts, sand volleyball, new trails, and more
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‘Disco Fever’ theme for Northbrook Park District’s family danceJan 16, 2025 9:13 pm - Northbrook Park District's annual “Light Up the Night” family dance returns in February with a "Disco Fever" theme. The inclusive event brings children and their adult companions together for a fun night of dancing, games, and memories.
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Shabu-Yo brings Japanese Hot Pot to Schaumburg, Naperville, and Vernon HillsJan 16, 2025 8:40 pm - Global dining leader Skylark Holdings launches Shabu-Yo outlets in Chicago area, offering premium wagyu beef & 20+ veggies for customizable hot pot creations.
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Des Plaines resident loses $16,000 in stock fraud, police sayJan 16, 2025 7:58 pm - A Des Plaines man lost about $16,000 to fraudsters promising a high-flying investment opportunity, police said Wednesday.