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PM Music Center to host grand opening of Mariachi Mercado with a celebration of music, cultureApr 18, 2025 3:33 pm - PM Music Center opens Mariachi Mercado, a new showroom celebrating mariachi music's heritage. The free grand opening event on April 26 will have live music, food, and family activities.
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Hundreds witness story of Jesus’ crucifixion in annual Passion of the Christ march on Good FridayApr 18, 2025 3:13 pm - Hundreds of faithful walked solemnly Friday with actors portraying Jesus and his mother, Mary, marking one of the holiest of days in Christianity — Good Friday.
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AgeGuide hosts urgent Advocacy Breakfasts as federal cuts threaten lifesaving aging servicesApr 18, 2025 2:36 pm - AgeGuide is hosting advocacy events to protect senior services facing cuts. The breakfasts are designed to urge advocates to take action before legislators finalize spending.
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$2.57 million bid award for second phase of Lake Villa District Library’s outdoor space planApr 18, 2025 2:08 pm - At $2.57 million, Boller Construction of Waukegan has been selected as the lowest responsible bidder for the second phase of the Lake Villa District Library’s outdoor space plan.
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ECC to hold free Thriving After 55 resource fair April 25Apr 18, 2025 2:08 pm - Elgin Community College will hold the Thriving After 55 resource fair Friday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Building J on the campus at 1700 Spartan Dr.
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Des Plaines to award $250,000 in social service grantsApr 18, 2025 2:08 pm - Forty-two community programs and groups that aim to assist people with mental health issues, young mothers who are homeless and others in need are in line to receive grants totaling $250,000 through an annual initiative in Des Plaines.
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Naperville police receive retroactive 7% raise in new contract with the cityApr 18, 2025 1:12 pm - Naperville city council members have signed off on a new contract with the union representing sworn police officers.
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Aurora building uninhabitable after Thursday night fireApr 18, 2025 1:11 pm - A two-story building in Aurora containing a mechanic shop and a residence is uninhabitable after a Thursday night fire.
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Scooter’s Coffee shop could replace Des Plaines restaurantApr 18, 2025 12:50 pm - A Scooter’s Coffee shop soon could replace a restaurant in Des Plaines.
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Smooth sailing: Sweeping score, beautiful singing make Marriott’s ‘Titanic’ a must-seeApr 18, 2025 12:39 pm - Spoiler alert: The ship sinks, but Marriott Theatre’s magnificent, robustly sung, impressively designed revival of “Titanic the Musical” sails smoothly under the direction of Marriott newcomer Connor Gallagher.