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New pastor begins July 1 at Bartlett’s Living Lord Lutheran ChurchJun 13, 2025 9:35 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett has called a new pastor, Rev. Kristian Johnson, to lead the congregation starting July 1. Johnson brings close to 25 years of pastoral experience and a passion for outreach and helping others, including leading mission trips to El Salvador.
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Wheaton Municipal Band celebrates the music of Alfred Reed June 19Jun 13, 2025 8:45 pm - Wheaton Municipal Band spotlights prolific band composer Alfred Reed on June 19, featuring his well-known "Armenian Dances," with guest Reed expert Yasuhiro Murakami conducting.
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Tracy Drost appointed Mrs. Illinois America 2025, launches youth philanthropy initiativesJun 13, 2025 8:26 pm - Newly crowned Mrs. Illinois America aims to mentor children statewide, teaching kindness as a superpower and service as personal growth to build compassionate leaders.
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Glendale Heights Chamber honors 2025 Kathy Guzlas Scholarship recipientsJun 13, 2025 8:16 pm - The Glendale Heights Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual scholarship luncheon, celebrating recipients of the Kathy Guzlas Scholarship.
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New director, fresh vision: Elizabeth Higgins to lead Elmhurst preschool, now in its 36th yearJun 13, 2025 7:00 pm - Elizabeth Higgins will become the new preschool director at Elmhurst’s Bethel Learning Center, known for its play-based approach to early childhood education.
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Roller coaster enthusiasts gather for 47th annual Coaster ConJun 13, 2025 6:19 pm - The American Coaster Enthusiasts, the world's largest amusement park fan organization, is hosting its 47th annual Coaster Con, a celebration of roller coasters at various parks in the region.
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DuPage County to show off new animal shelter addition in WheatonJun 13, 2025 5:58 pm - DuPage County’s newly expanded animal shelter is hosting a public opening celebration on Saturday, June 14, with tours and pets in need of a home.
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Chicago man charged with sexually abusing teen, Des Plaines police sayJun 13, 2025 5:44 pm - A Chicago man has been charged with sexually abusing a 13-year-old, Des Plaines police announced Friday.
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Lake Zurich hosts 33rd annual free fishing derbyJun 13, 2025 5:12 pm - Lake Zurich will be hosting the 33rd annual fishing derby from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 15, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road (Route 12).
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Elgin officials say pilot program to help homeless people is producing positive resultsJun 13, 2025 5:02 pm - Elgin’s pilot program to help the former residents of the Tent City homeless encampment is producing positive results, program officials told the city council this week.