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Halal Fest in Naperville blends culture, food and communityAug 06, 2025 11:23 am - The third annual Chicagoland Halal Fest drew over 20,000 people over two days, becoming the largest U.S. halal festival. It celebrated Muslim culture and values through food, music, dance and more.
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Dynasty Entertainment Presents: REUNION — A Dynasty Homecoming, Aug. 10Aug 06, 2025 11:04 am - Dynasty Entertainment invites everyone to REUNION: A Dynasty Homecoming, a special 25th Anniversary celebration of the original old school party that started it all, from 1-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug.10, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont.
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Suburban Norwegian-Americans celebrate 200th anniversary of immigrationAug 06, 2025 10:56 am - Sons of Norway lodge hosts Viking games event including axe and cod throwing to note 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to America, leadup to fall Norwegian cultural festival.
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Bomb threat at St. Charles conference center where Texas Dems are stayingAug 06, 2025 10:49 am - St. Charles police are investigating a bomb threat Wednesday morning at a conference center where Democratic Texas state lawmakers have been staying.
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Ascension Saint Alexius expands neonatal intensive careAug 06, 2025 10:47 am - Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates has received approval to expand its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, adding 14 new bassinets to serve infants requiring critical care in the Chicago area.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton offers ‘Backpack Blessing’Aug 06, 2025 10:34 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting a backpack blessing event on Aug. 10, during worship. Students of all ages are welcome to bring their backpacks either empty or filled with school supplies. The church also collects school supplies for various nonprofits each year.
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Motorcyclist severely hurt after striking pole, police car in Barrington HillsAug 06, 2025 9:49 am - A motorcylist was severely injured late Tuesday when he hit a utility pole and then a police vehicle in Barrington Hills.
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Crews searching for missing man in reservoir in Wood DaleAug 06, 2025 8:17 am - Emergency crews are continuing their search today for a 52-year-old man who went missing Tuesday evening in a reservoir in Wood Dale.
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Former St. Charles deputy chief to lead District 303 safety effortsAug 06, 2025 7:28 am - A longtime St. Charles police officer will stay close to home and return to a role he knows well — keeping St. Charles Unit School District 303 schools safe.
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Nigerian culture spotlighted at Aurora church benefit for African charityAug 05, 2025 11:12 pm - Nigerian food, music, and culture were showcased at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aurora to raise funds for ImaBridge Africa, a nonprofit supporting education, clean water, healthcare, and economic development in Nigeria.