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From ‘ghost town’ to boom town: How Arlington Alfresco kept downtown thrivingApr 17, 2025 6:52 pm - The co-owners of Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights faced financial difficulties when COVID-19 forced their business to close, but they recall how the village’s Arlington Alfresco outdoor dining initiative helped them survive.
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The Selena Experience coming to The Hemmens April 25Apr 17, 2025 6:11 pm - 512: The Selena Experience will re-create the legend's iconic concerts and top hits at The Hemmens on April 25.
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Geneva hosts free Bike Rodeo May 4Apr 17, 2025 5:30 pm - Kids can test riding skills, get safety tips, and more at Geneva's free May 4 Bike Rodeo, featuring helmet and bike checks, repairs, safety lessons, and a fun bike obstacle course.
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Batavia Boardwalk Shops returns May 9 for sixth season of diverse, locally made goodsApr 17, 2025 5:01 pm - The annual Batavia Boardwalk Shops opens May 9, featuring 10 local vendors selling handmade goods, treats, apparel, and more in downtown Batavia.
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Barnes & Noble nears return to downtown NapervilleApr 17, 2025 4:50 pm - Barnes & Noble is opening a new Naperville store on Wednesday, April 23, in a former Pottery Barn space on Jackson Avenue.
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Four men charged in connection with residential burglary in Long GroveApr 17, 2025 4:34 pm - Four men were jailed after being charged in connection with a burglary at a Long Grove home Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
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CASA Kane County launches collaborative effort to reduce number of children in foster careApr 17, 2025 4:31 pm - Dramatic rise in children entering foster care prompts CASA Kane County to launch collaboration focused on family support and resources.
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Shop local during Made in Elgin Spring Pop-Up Market SaturdayApr 17, 2025 4:30 pm - You can shop locally for things produced locally during the Made in Elgin Spring Pop-Up Market Saturday.
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‘Main Street is hurting’: Wauconda authorizes acquisition of long vacant restaurant space downtownApr 17, 2025 2:45 pm - Wanting to prevent continued economic malaise in the downtown business area, Wauconda officials have authorized the acquisition — one way or another — of the former Bulldogs restaurant.
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Downers Grove’s weeklong FoundersFest to highlight history and communityApr 17, 2025 2:41 pm - Downers Grove's FoundersFest 2025 has a packed schedule including golf, volunteering, Tivoli Theatre event with historian Ken Lerner, documentary premiere, architecture talk, family bike ride, and old-fashioned country fair.