Articles filed under Communities
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Marcus Theatres debuts Sneak Peek Theatre at Addison CinemaJul 23, 2025 10:20 pm - Marcus Theatres is introducing a free, come-and-go-as-you-please auditorium called the Sneak Peek Theatre, showcasing a constantly rotating lineup of upcoming movie trailers, viral clips, behind-the-scenes features, and more surprises.
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Historian to portray suffragettes in ‘Women Who Dare’ at the Glen Ellyn History CenterJul 23, 2025 10:05 pm - Historian and actress Jessica Michna will present "Women Who Dare" at the Glen Ellyn History Center on Aug. 2, telling stories of women's suffrage leaders.
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Second annual Water Street Fine Art Fair draws artists and aficionados of all agesJul 23, 2025 9:24 pm - The annual Water Street Fine Art & Craft Fair entertained 1,800 visitors in Naperville with art, music, and chalk creations. Plainfield painter Don Ramey won Best in Show at the event planned again for 2026.
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Knox Garden Walk yields $5K for Northern Illinois Food BankJul 23, 2025 9:13 pm - Over 300 people toured gardens in Naperville during Knox Presbyterian's event, raising $5,000 to supply food pantries across 11 counties.
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Rolling Meadows aldermen call for sidewalks near school and new playgroundJul 23, 2025 8:52 pm - Rolling Meadows City Council members approved plans for the Palatine Park District’s new playground and other upgrades across the street from Plum Grove Middle School, but called for more sidewalks and crosswalks to be installed for the safety of students.
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Custom homebuilder plans subdivision near Naperville’s Clow Creek GreenwayJul 23, 2025 6:39 pm - A custom homebuilder plans to develop more than a dozen houses just down the road from a pair of Naperville churches.
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Fox Lake enacts rules for e-bikes and e-scooters to enhance safety, promote responsible useJul 23, 2025 6:02 pm - Fox Lake has become the latest community to enact rules regulating electric bikes and electric scooters on village roads and sidewalks.
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The best is yet to come: East Dundee enlists community help for third muralJul 23, 2025 6:00 pm - Residents will gather on Saturday in East Dundee to help paint a new collaborative mural in the village's downtown. Six local artists spent the past week painting their contributions to the mural.
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Mount Prospect fire chief retiring, deputy chief promotedJul 23, 2025 5:57 pm - Mount Prospect Fire Chief John Dolan announced he is retiring in September. He will be succeeded by Deputy Chief Tom Wang.
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AAYO launches no-cost Twisters team to expand opportunities for special needs kidsJul 23, 2025 5:36 pm - The Algonquin Area Youth Organization's Twisters baseball team for children with disabilities had its first game, offering a free and worry-free opportunity for families.