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‘A very large gap for us to fill’: Pantries struggle to meet surging demand amid federal cuts to food banksSep 06, 2025 1:27 pm - As its member pantries face persistently high demand, the Northern Illinois Food Bank is raising funds through an emergency initiative to help offset federal cuts.
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4-year-old Vernon Hills boy dreams of a career at NASA. A genius IQ might get him there.Sep 06, 2025 12:55 pm - At 4-years-old, Zorien Royce is one of the youngest members ever admitted to the high-IQ societies Mensa and Intertel.
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Grabowski’s big night lifts Kaneland past LemontSep 05, 2025 11:59 pm - It was a career night for Carter Grabowski. His 225 yards on 25 carries propelled his Kaneland Knights to a win against a scrappy Lemont team 42-37.
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Sept. 11 survivor to share her story at Naperville’s Remembrance CeremonySep 05, 2025 10:17 pm - The city is partnering with Naperville Responds for Veterans for the annual Sept. 11 remembrance event. This year's speaker is Laura Murphy, who survived the attack at the World Trade Center.
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Two people killed in Geneva crash FridaySep 05, 2025 10:00 pm - A Geneva couple died Friday afternoon after a two-car crash, officials said.
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Marriott Theatre promises timeless classics, new favorites in 2026Sep 05, 2025 7:34 pm - “A Little Night Music,” “Little Shop of Horrors” and the Elvis Presley bio-tuner “Heartbreak Hotel” are among the shows Marriott Theatre has scheduled on its main stage in 2026.
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Naperville man faces child porn chargesSep 05, 2025 5:35 pm - A Naperville man has been charged with possession and dissemination of child pornography.
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New halal restaurant chain Slaw Burger launches in Palatine, SchaumburgSep 05, 2025 5:21 pm - The new suburban restaurant chain Slaw Burger, recently launched in Palatine and Schaumburg, has high ambitions to fill both a niche in high-quality food options and the region with convenient locations.
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Drury Lane Theatre announces its 2026-2027 season lineupSep 05, 2025 4:05 pm - Drury Lane Theatre announced its 77th season which includes the company’s first revival of “Annie” in 20 years as well as the 1951 comedy, “Father of the Bride.”
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Carol Stream entrepreneur running to succeed retiring Grant in Illinois HouseSep 05, 2025 3:25 pm - Carol Stream Republican Robert Vrankovich is running to succeed longtime GOP lawmaker Amy Grant, who is retiring from her 47th state House district seat.