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Aurora Fire Department responds to two overlapping second-alarm firesSep 16, 2025 5:21 pm - The Aurora Fire Department responded to two second-alarm structure fires Monday afternoon, just minutes apart. The Aurora Fire Department Office of Public Information sai...
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Step into serenity: Forest bathing helps you reconnect with natureSep 16, 2025 5:13 pm - “Forest bathing is a gentle walk in nature, where you bathe your senses in the ambiance of the environment,” said Retta Hennessy, a certified forest therapy guide at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.
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American Legion names Hoffman Estates lieutenant its Illinois Firefighter of the YearSep 16, 2025 5:09 pm - Illinois American Legion has named Hoffman Estates Fire Lt. Kurt Lichtenberg the organization’s Illinois Firefighter of the Year.
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Glenbard West tight end a solid example of ‘linemen with wings’Sep 16, 2025 5:09 pm - Glenbard West tight end Brady Johnson embraces the physical aspects of the position.
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Cannabis growing operation found after Aurora fire, police saySep 16, 2025 4:59 pm - An Aurora man is facing drug charges after police say firefighters found a large cannabis-growing operation in his home while they were investigating a fire.
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Friends of Palatine Library announce October 2025 Used Book SalesSep 16, 2025 4:56 pm - The Friends of Palatine Library invite book lovers to their Used Book Sale, taking place Oct. 10-12.
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‘Catalyst for good’: Presidents Cup, Medinah leaders announce six-figure donation for DuPage’s Crisis Recovery CenterSep 16, 2025 4:05 pm - Presidents Cup organizers have announced a $250,000 donation for the newly opened DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton — an “important vote of confidence,” County Board Chair Deb Conroy said.
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Fall lawn care: Combating crabgrass, protecting trees, ordering bulbsSep 16, 2025 4:02 pm - This summer, it seems there has been more crabgrass than usual in lawns. This annual weedy grass seeds readily in the fall and colonizes bare areas.
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Dining out: Rosh Hashanah specials, Rick Mirer wine dinner and moreSep 16, 2025 3:46 pm - Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Monday, Sept. 22, and suburban restaurants are serving up traditional favorites for the holiday. Also, former football star Rick Mirer is hosting a wine dinner at CityGate Grille in Naperville.
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Palatine welcomes new fire chiefSep 16, 2025 3:42 pm - Palatine’s new fire chief, former Deputy Chief Scott Mackeben, officially took over the reins of the department this week, continuing the village’s tradition of promoting from within.