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Aurora’s Wesley UMC hosts ‘Lifting Voices’ singing seriesFeb 04, 2026 1:58 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is hosting a four-part Wednesday "Lifting Voices" series from Feb. 4-25. Area singers are invited to vocalize for justice and liberation.
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Long Grove warms up with Cocoa Crawl Feb. 7Feb 04, 2026 1:44 pm - On Saturday, Feb. 7, the village of Long Grove invites families, friends, and cocoa lovers of all ages to bundle up and stroll through one of Illinois’ most charming historic districts for the ninth annual Cocoa Crawl, from noon to 3 p.m.
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Sign up for Elgin Knights’ 28th annual Chili for Charity contestFeb 04, 2026 1:40 pm - The Elgin Knights of Columbus Council 654 is hosting its 28th annual Chili for Charity fundraiser on Feb. 28 at St. Thomas More gym in Elgin.
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Body found in creek is that of missing Elgin manFeb 04, 2026 12:55 pm - The body found in Jelkes Creek on Monday is that of a missing Elgin man, the Kane County coroner reported Wednesday.
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Stories of Local Impact: Stephen & Tanya Davis, Lighting the wayFeb 04, 2026 12:53 pm - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with Stephen and Tanya Davis, a Wheaton couple whose generosity and leadership leave a lasting impact on DuPage County and beyond.
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Northwest Symphony Orchestra to present ‘FREEDOM!’ concertFeb 04, 2026 12:44 pm - The Northwest Symphony Orchestra will present “FREEDOM!,” an inspiring and emotionally charged concert program, on Sunday, March 22, in Arlington Heights.
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle near intersection Rolling Meadows is reviewing for redesignFeb 04, 2026 12:20 pm - A crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Rolling Meadows has closed the eastbound lanes of Algonquin Road between Barker Lane to New Wilke Road.
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St. Thomas the Apostle observes Lent with ashes, Stations of the CrossFeb 04, 2026 12:09 pm - Ash Wednesday services with distribution of ashes will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville on February 18, with various timings throughout the day.
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Dickens-themed dinner at Metropolis to feature ‘Food Glorious Food!’Feb 04, 2026 12:07 pm - This weekend, the spirit of Victorian London moves from the stage to the table with a special Dickens-themed dinner, “Food Glorious Food!” at the Metropolis Ballroom in Arlington Heights.
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How Kane County historian verifies Underground Railroad safe housesFeb 04, 2026 11:41 am - Eric Krupa, the collections and exhibitions manager at the St. Charles History Museum, has worked to verify local sites that were part of the Underground Railroad during the Civil War.