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The Kirk Players Launch 60th Season With ‘12 Angry Jurors’Oct 15, 2025 5:00 pm - The Kirk Players’ 60th season kicks off with a fiery rendition of “12 Angry Jurors.” In this drama by Reginald Rose, 12 men and women must determine the fate of a young man on trial for murdering his father.
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Wheaton man detained pretrial on gun chargesOct 15, 2025 4:32 pm - A Wheaton man is being held at the DuPage County jail on charges that he illegally possessed guns.
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Pixar filmmaker Alan Barillaro brings world-class storytelling lessons to GenevaOct 15, 2025 2:31 pm - Alan Barillaro, the Academy Award-winning Pixar filmmaker behind the short “Piper” and animator on “The Incredibles” and “WALL-E,” is bringing his celebrated storytelling to Geneva with the launch of his new middle-grade novel “Bunns Rabbit.”
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Community mobilizes to fight hunger amid cuts to food assistance with Elgin Area CROP Hunger WalkOct 15, 2025 2:24 pm - The Elgin Area CROP Hunger Walk aims to raise funds for local food pantries and global humanitarian aid programs, with a goal of $40,000 and 150 walkers.
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Tri-Cities churches hosting program with ACLU lawyer on immigration lawsOct 15, 2025 2:11 pm - On Friday, Oct. 24, three Tri-Cities churches are hosting a special presentation by American Civil Liberties Union attorney Rebecca Glenberg on immigrants’ rights and the role of law enforcement.
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Deal reached for Yard House in RosemontOct 15, 2025 2:05 pm - Rosemont officials Wednesday reached a deal with S/Point Ventures and Darden Restaurants to begin construction of a Yard House bar/restaurant in November.
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Geneva UMC’s fall rummage sale begins Oct. 23Oct 15, 2025 1:44 pm - The United Methodist Church of Geneva is hosting its popular Fall rummage sale from Oct. 23-25, featuring gently used household items, furniture, clothes, books, games, and children's items.
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Exploring faith through saints at Aurora’s Wesley UMCOct 15, 2025 1:31 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 18, the Rev Tammy Scott continues her sermon series "Exploring Stewardship with the Saints" at Wesley United Methodist Church, focusing on "Francis of Assisi: The Way of Poverty."
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Batavia police investigate gunshot-like noiseOct 15, 2025 1:18 pm - Batavia police say a report of a gunshot being fired Wednesday morning was likely due to a resident trying “to disturb or distract wildlife.”
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Aurora church to install pastor, deacon Oct. 18Oct 15, 2025 1:14 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora will hold a joint installation of Pastor Krista Zimmerman and Deacon David Webb on Saturday, Oct. 18.