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Barrington Hills video gambling mogul to seek GOP gubernatorial nominationOct 21, 2025 5:03 pm - A suburban video gambling mogul is putting his chips into a Republican primary bid for Illinois governor. Rick Heidner, a Barrington Hills real estate developer and the owner of Gold Rush Gaming, formed a gubernatorial campaign committee on Tuesday.
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Naperville event highlights local food systems and sustainabilityOct 21, 2025 4:21 pm - Join The Conservation Foundation, North Central College, and activist and forager Robin Greenfield for “Strengthening Local Food Systems & Living Sustainably” on Saturday, Nov. 1. Topics include sustainable living, local food systems, composting, and recycling, with a focus on connecting with nature and reducing waste.
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Bloomingdale Chamber restaurants serve up support for local food pantriesOct 21, 2025 3:37 pm - The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce has launched a fundraising initiative called "One Meal at a Time" to support three local food pantries.
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Shakespeare in the ’burbs: ‘Merchant of Venice’ at Janus Theatre, ‘As You Like It’ at WritersOct 21, 2025 2:37 pm - Janus Theatre concludes its long tenure at the Elgin Art Showcase with a 90-minute adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” and Writers Theatre stages “As You Like It.”
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Warm fall allows more time for garden cleanupOct 21, 2025 1:57 pm - Fall is the time for gardeners to clean up plant debris, clear out invasive buckthorn and shred leaves to use as mulch.
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Fun City in Algonquin sued by 2 customers who say foam pit injured themOct 21, 2025 1:46 pm - A man jumped into a foam pit on a visit to Fun City Adventure Park in Algonquin with his toddler and says he left with a fractured leg. Another claims his child suffered head, neck and back injuries in the same way, according to separate civil lawsuits filed in McHenry County court.
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Cary wants public input on downtown road extensionOct 21, 2025 1:31 pm - About three weeks remain for the public to provide input on a planned road extension project in Cary.
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Dining out: Giordano’s adds tavern-style pizza to its menuOct 21, 2025 1:23 pm - Giordano’s is adding tavern-style pizza to its menu starting this week. Plus, Halloween-themed dining events are haunting the suburbs and Truluck’s in Rosemont is celebrating Florida stone crab season.
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Schaumburg launches new 24/7 AI assistant, a resource for residents with questionsOct 21, 2025 12:56 pm - Schaumburg launched “Serena Says” today, an AI assistant capable of answering the community’s questions and referring residents to services.
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‘Peak time’ for fall colors starting soon in Chicago suburbsOct 21, 2025 12:56 pm - It’s the beginning of “peak time” for fall colors in northern Illinois.