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Discover the science of steam engines and rainbows at Naper Settlement’s Family STEM NightsJan 21, 2025 11:27 pm - Naper Settlement in Naperville invites families to monthly STEM nights featuring hands-on science activities for kids, age 12 or under, exploring various topics like simple machines, weather, flowers and more.
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Elk Grove Village acquiring Staples, former Aldi property for potential skating rinkJan 21, 2025 6:47 pm - Elk Grove Village is purchasing property with a still-operating Staples and vacant former Aldi for $4.5 million with hopes of turning it into a skating rink, pending buy-in from the neighboring Home Depot.
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Former ambulance headquarters pitched as child care facility in Vernon HillsJan 21, 2025 6:45 pm - A public hearing will be held Wednesday on a proposal to transform the former Superior Ambulance headquarters in Vernon Hills to a child care facility with 13 classrooms.
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Lisle eyes relocation of French market, new food truck eventJan 21, 2025 6:26 pm - Lisle's French Market operator wants to move the event to a new location in 2026.
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Annual St. Paddy's Day 5K in Naperville to benefit local youthJan 21, 2025 6:18 pm - Register now for the 16th annual St. Paddy’s Day run in Naperville on March 15, benefiting YMCA scholarships, schools, and youth programs.
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A ray of hope for St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic School in Palatine?Jan 21, 2025 5:39 pm - The pastor of St. Thomas of Villanova parish gave hope to supporters of the parish school. He offered to approach the archdiocese about the possibility of keeping the school open if enough funds could be raised.
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Aurora man convicted of sexual abuse faces 81 years in prisonJan 21, 2025 5:29 pm - An Aurora man is convicted of sexually abusing a 13-year-old he met on a dating app.
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42nd Profiles in Excellence event set for Feb. 2Jan 21, 2025 5:09 pm - Profiles in Excellence event to recognize notable local African Americans Feb. 2 at Greenbelt Cultural Center.
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Mount Prospect mourns Janice Farley, community leader, widow of former Mount Prospect mayorJan 21, 2025 4:56 pm - Janice Farley, widow of former Mount Prospect Mayor Gerald “Skip” Farley and a prominent community leader, died Sunday at age 92.
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Hooters employees volunteer at an elementary school with ChiGivesBackJan 21, 2025 4:22 pm - In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, several HMC Hospitality Group managers, corporate members and Hooters Girls spent the day painting the hallways at John J. Pershing STEAM Magnet Elementary School.