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Aurora man facing drug chargesApr 15, 2026 1:56 pm - An Aurora man is facing drug charges, after an investigation by state police, Aurora police and the Kendall County Police Assistance Team.
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Lake Villa District 41 steps into the spotlightApr 15, 2026 1:34 pm - On April 8, the student bodies of Palombi Middle School and Thompson Elementary School took center stage, welcoming an impressive guest list of educators and dignitaries from across Illinois and beyond.
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Say ‘I do’ to Drury Lane’s ‘Father of the Bride’Apr 15, 2026 1:28 pm - Two hours of gags and meltdowns in “Father of the Bride” comes down to that one moment when dad Stanley Banks (Joe Dempsey) and his just-wed daughter Kay (Aurora Penepacker) exchange a look, which is a lovely and poignant coda to the bouncy comedy playing at Drury Lane Theatre though May 31.
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Memoriam Development’s ‘Nightshade: Vernal’ brings 10 chilling tales to ElginApr 15, 2026 12:56 pm - Memoriam Development's seventh horror anthology "Nightshade: Vernal" features 10 short plays with a spring theme, selected from worldwide submissions and directed by Nick Mataragas at Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin,
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The Secret Kitchen brings royal Indian cuisine to SchaumburgApr 15, 2026 12:22 pm - A celebrity chef from India has tabbed Schaumburg as the location for her first restaurant in America. Chef Aanal Kotak’s The Secret Kitchen opens Sunday, April 19.
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Cereal Box Domino Challenge becoming serial event for Indian Grove, Hersey studentsApr 15, 2026 12:10 pm - The dominoes fell the right way as students from two school districts partnered to provide cereal for needy families this week.
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Midwest Tulip Festival opens April 17 at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple ParkApr 15, 2026 11:54 am - More than one million vibrant blooms will be on display at the Midwest Tulip Fest when it opens at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park.
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Dining out: Girl Scout Somoa-inspired doughnuts at Stan’s, wine dinner and more hot dog jointsApr 15, 2026 11:29 am - Stan’s Donuts and the Girl Scouts have teamed up on a Samoa-inspired doughnut available through May 12. Plus, Kebab Bey opens Friday in Lombard and, thanks to readers, there are more suggestions for where to get a legit Chicago-style hot dog.
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Wesley Festival features hymn singing at Gary UMC in WheatonApr 15, 2026 11:20 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will host a Wesley Festival on Saturday, April 18, featuring pianist Bill Phemister performing music from his album “And Can It Be.”
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Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and moreApr 15, 2026 11:19 am - Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the suburbs feature tree plantings, nature walks, cleanups, recycling and more.