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‘Not a big burden’: Parking fee on summer concert nights at Independence Grove to double to $20Nov 14, 2025 2:44 pm - The parking fee on summer concert days at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville will double next season to $20 per vehicle.
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Geneva’s All Chocolate Kitchen gets new owner, new name after proprietors retireNov 14, 2025 2:36 pm - For 15 years, Alain Roby’s All Chocolate Kitchen in downtown Geneva served up a lot of interest along with gelato, coffee, pastries, sugar sculptures, life-sized chocolate sculptures and — of course — chocolate.
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BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois announces 2025 Torch Awards winnersNov 14, 2025 2:15 pm - The Better Business Bureau recently announced the 2025 winners of the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics and Excellence, recognized as one of the most prestigious accolades for brand and reputation-building.
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Paving paradise?: Historic Barrington neighborhood opposes District 220’s plan to buy land for parkingNov 14, 2025 1:15 pm - A Barrington neighborhood with a rich history is gathering petitions to stop Barrington Area Unit District 220’s plans to buy four properties to provide parking for its new auditorium.
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Yuletide treat: Marriott Theatre kicks off holidays with high-voltage ‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’Nov 14, 2025 12:52 pm - For a rockin’ good time, check out Marriott Theatre’s Yuletide treat, “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas.”
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Fox Valley Chapter SAR honors legacy and leadership at annual awards luncheonNov 14, 2025 12:30 pm - The Fox Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held its annual awards luncheon and officer induction ceremony. Several individuals were recognized for their service, leadership, and commitment to preserving American history and values.
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Naperville names new public works directorNov 14, 2025 10:37 am - Naperville has hired a new public works director who brings more than 20 years of experience to the leadership role.
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Hoffman Estates man charged with possession, dissemination of child pornographyNov 14, 2025 10:35 am - Following a two-month investigation, authorities charged a 26-year-old Hoffman Estates man with possession and dissemination of child pornography.
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Lombard firefighters to launch holiday toy driveNov 14, 2025 9:45 am - A long-running Lombard tradition — the fire department’s holiday toy drive — will return the day after Thanksgiving.
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Elgin man charged with DUI after drinking tequila in front of deputies who responded to crashNov 14, 2025 9:42 am - An Elgin man was charged Thursday after authorities said his SUV crashed in a corn field east of Sycamore, and when they responded to the crash, he drank out of an open tequila bottle in front of sheriff’s deputies.