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Free prescription drug disposal event in Cary Oct. 25Oct 14, 2025 1:50 pm - State Rep. Steve Reick and the Cary Police Department are hosting a free prescription drug drop-off event on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cary Municipal Center, 755 Georgetown Dr.
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Skyline Drive in Batavia remains dead end for nowOct 14, 2025 1:37 pm - Skyline Drive in Batavia comes to an abrupt halt south of Hansford Avenue. Having a dead end on the road is the way local residents want it.
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Kirk Players theater group honored in MundeleinOct 14, 2025 1:04 pm - A Mundelein community theater group was honored during Monday night’s village board meeting ahead of its 60th anniversary.
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Zara Larsson hopes ‘Midnight Sun’ helps complete her pop superstar puzzleOct 14, 2025 12:19 pm - Zara Larsson, who recently released her new album “Midnight Sun,” is currently headlining her own concert dates in Europe before joining the iHeart Radio Jingle Ball tour that brings her to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena Monday, Dec. 8.
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Mundelein business awarded $4,500 village grantOct 14, 2025 11:44 am - A Mundelein business that makes dietary supplements for dogs has been awarded a $4,500 municipal grant.
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‘So much uncertainty’: How Woodridge food pantry is dealing with demandOct 14, 2025 11:43 am - The West Suburban Community Pantry serves about 1,000 families every week. A home delivery service is available for seniors. The nonprofit offers online ordering and pickup options to make food as accessible as possible. But it’s anticipating greater demand as a result of federal cuts to safety net programs.
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St. Charles leaders tout accomplishments, share challenges at State of the City addressOct 14, 2025 11:12 am - Leaders from the city of St. Charles, as well as its schools, parks and library, gave a 90-minute presentation during a recent St. Charles Chamber of Commerce State of the City address.
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Working it out: Brothers start gym in basement, now have growing business in HuntleyOct 14, 2025 10:45 am - Two Huntley-area brothers, Anthony and DJ Yatos, began lifting weights in their basement about a decade ago. Years on from those humble beginnings, the brothers recently have expanded their Warhouse Barbell workout center in Huntley, and they’re planning to grow their space yet again.
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‘Every detail matters’: The joy of sharing a meal is key for owners of Gia Mia, Livia, moto imōtoOct 14, 2025 10:18 am - “Whether it’s a rustic Italian trattoria, a sleek Pan-Asian lounge or a vibrant wood-fired kitchen, we create places that feel familiar yet exciting — places people want to return to,” said chef Mike Bomberger of BG Hospitality Group’s restaurants, which include Gia Mia, moto imōto, Livia Italian Eatery and more.
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Gas leak capped in Algonquin after line struck by construction crewsOct 14, 2025 8:45 am - A gas leak was quickly capped Monday after a construction crew struck a gas line in Algonquin.