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Schaumburg aims to slash police hiring time during officer staffing crisisMay 24, 2025 12:45 pm - Schaumburg aims to expedite police hiring by dropping polygraphs, performing internal background checks and allowing the chief input on candidates. Other area departments cite similar efficiencies for maintaining full ranks while Schaumburg is down 13 officers.
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4 suburban spellers among 13 Illinois finalists competing in Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 24, 2025 12:30 pm - Four suburban spellers are among the contestants in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which takes place May 27-29. They are Visharad Sathish of Grayslake, Tyler Kochanski of Fox River Grove, Yahya Mohammed of Hoffman Estates, and Shruthi Ayyagari of Aurora.
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Police investigating explosion following truck crash in AddisonMay 24, 2025 12:06 pm - A Saturday morning crash involving a flatbed truck closed Wood Dale Road north of Lake Street, according to Addison police.
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Deadline extended to join Side Street Studio Arts’ open air marketMay 24, 2025 1:08 am - Elgin art studio hosts swap meet for handmade and used items on June 14. Artists and community members can sell, swap or donate creations and clothing at the open market event.
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Annual Roselle Rose Festival moves to new Petal PlazaMay 24, 2025 12:53 am - The Roselle Lions Club and the village of Roselle are hosting the annual Rose Festival on May 30-31 at Petal Plaza, featuring live music, food trucks, and beverages.
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BAMtheatre celebrates 25th anniversary with grand opening at new Westmont homeMay 23, 2025 11:53 pm - BAMtheatre, a leading theater organization, will celebrate its 25th anniversary and new 15,000-square-foot facility in Westmont with a weekend of festivities May 30-31.
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Geneva street to close for Youth Triathlon, Memorial Day ParadeMay 23, 2025 11:27 pm - Local residents should plan accordingly for two Memorial Day weekend events that will temporarily close streets on the Geneva’s west side and downtown.
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A&A Ballet holds open auditions for ‘Art Deco Nutcracker’ at Naperville dance schoolMay 23, 2025 10:51 pm - A&A Ballet, in partnership with Inspire School of Dance, will hold auditions for its “Art Deco Nutcracker,” giving Naperville area students and dancers an opportunity to participate in this holiday classic and Chicago area favorite.
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Boomers fall to Gateway Grizzlies 8-1May 23, 2025 10:00 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers managed just 3 hits in the opener of the first six-game homestand of the season at Wintrust Field, dropping an 8-1 decision to the Gateway Grizzlie...
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‘It’s a castle’: Dan and Ada Rice’s legacy lives on in revamped Danada HouseMay 23, 2025 9:58 pm - The newly refurbished Danada House has reopened after a roughly $6.5 million project.