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Suburban farms perfect for family fun year-roundAug 29, 2025 7:17 am - Looking for a day trip for the family while the weather is still warm? Or a place where you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables and plants? Local farms in the suburbs offer all that, plus animal encounters, orchards, activities, games, food and more.
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‘What Holmstad is all about’: Annual bazaar in Batavia showcases senior community’s talents, generosityAug 29, 2025 5:35 am - The Holmstad senior living community in Batavia has been holding an annual bazaar for 47 years, with residents creating handmade items to sell and raise funds for scholarships and charity.
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Explore Elgin’s rich architectural heritage at the 43rd annual Historic House TourAug 28, 2025 9:34 pm - The Elgin Historic House Tour on Sept. 6-7 showcases seven turn-of-the-century homes, offering visitors a chance to explore the city's architectural and historical gems.
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Four days of festival fun begins in Buffalo GroveAug 28, 2025 8:08 pm - The Buffalo Grove Days festival is in full swing and the parade is set to return Saturday.
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Judson faculty member who mentored McHenry County jail inmates faces child sex assault chargesAug 28, 2025 7:41 pm - A Lake in the Hills man accused of sexually assaulting a child younger than 13 was detained Wednesday in McHenry County jail, where he said he’s worked in the past mentoring inmates.
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Huntley Park District adding 153 acres for recreation, open spaceAug 28, 2025 7:40 pm - The Huntley Park District is acquiring 153 acres for a new park, much of it a donation from the village of Huntley.
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‘Spend a little more time outside’: Grant Township Center Park expands with pickleball courts and a lot moreAug 28, 2025 7:23 pm - A ceremonial grand reopening and ribbon cutting was held Thursday for the latest batch of amenities installed at Grant Township Center Park as part of a $1.5 million project.
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Wheeling hopes special census will show population bump, lead to more revenueAug 28, 2025 7:00 pm - A special census that could help Wheeling collect more tax revenue from the state will begin in October.
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Kubb lawn game tournament set for Saturday in BataviaAug 28, 2025 5:24 pm - The Midwest Kubb Championship will be held Saturday at Engstrom Family Park, Main Street and Millview Drive in Batavia.
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Schaumburg-area sandwich shop makes Yelp’s list of nation’s 100 bestAug 28, 2025 5:07 pm - Finuccio and Sons, just outside Schaumburg, is among only three Illinois eateries and the sole suburban one to make Yelp’s list of the nation’s top 100 sandwich shops for 2025.