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Officials: Driver appears to have intentionally hit IDOT worker with car in MarengoJul 10, 2024 8:35 pm - A driver who struck and injured an Illinois Department of Transportation worker with her car Wednesday morning in Marengo appears to be have done so intentionally, authorities said.
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‘Trailblazer’ Nanci Vanderweel, who shattered political glass ceilings in the 70s, dies at 87Jul 10, 2024 8:19 pm - Nanci Vanderweel, a trailblazer in Northwest suburban politics and among the first women elected to public office in the region, has died. The former Elk Grove Township supervisor, township trustee and Elk Grove Village trustee passed peacefully Saturday, according to her family. She was 87.
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French-inspired delights at Cantigny’s ‘Voyage en France’ July 20Jul 10, 2024 8:11 pm - “Voyage en France” festival offers French sights, sounds, and flavors, followed by 21-and-older “Rendezvous” evening inspired by Versailles Gardens and Moulin Rouge. Ne...
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GreenMan Theatre’s ‘Stories from the Home Front, 1941-1945’Jul 10, 2024 6:49 pm - Elmhurst’s GreenMan Theatre Troupe will invite history lovers to journey back to the years of World War II with their Readers’ Theatre presentation, as they delve into the untold history and stories of those who supported the war effort from home.
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Aurora Historical Society to host Burlington Railroad 175th anniversary banquet July 28Jul 10, 2024 5:58 pm - The Aurora Historical Society will hold a Burlington Railroad 175th anniversary banquet program on Sunday, July 28, at Two Brothers Roundhouse.
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'Battle of the Big Butts’ to showcase area prep football linemenJul 10, 2024 5:40 pm - West Aurora High School will host it’s 24th annual Battle of the Big Butts, strength, speed and endurance contests for Chicago area prep football linemen, on Thursday, July 11.
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McHenry County College to host Community Block Party July 28 in HuntleyJul 10, 2024 5:15 pm - Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment, live music, food trucks, and more at McHenry County College’s Community Block Party on Sunday, July 28
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Fire ‘buddies’ helping build pool deck for Schaumburg girl with cerebral palsyJul 10, 2024 5:13 pm - Schaumburg firefighters are continuing their friendship with a 7-year-old girl with cerebral palsy and epilepsy by helping build a deck for the beloved swimming pool she recently received through Make-A-Wish.
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Barrington neighbors blast plan for Porsche dealershipJul 10, 2024 5:08 pm - Neighbors are critical of a proposed Porsche dealership and retail development on the Motor Werks of Barrington campus.
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Dining out: Win free Portillo’s for a year during National Hot Dog WeekJul 10, 2024 5:04 pm - It’s National Hot Dog Week, and Portillo’s has a few offers, including a social media contest in which one contestant can win Portillo’s for a year.