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Wheaton Municipal Band explores ‘Colors of Music’ July 10Jul 08, 2025 10:19 pm - On July 10, the Wheaton Municipal Band's exploration of music's colors includes marches, Saint-Saëns's "Yellow Princess," modern pieces, and flutist Whitney Bowden performing Griffes's flute concerto "Poem.
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Cora Coffee & Tea House opens in WarrenvilleJul 08, 2025 9:35 pm - Warrenville Mayor Andy Johnson helped business owner Monika Lefever cut the ribbon on Cora Coffee and Tea House, cheered on by residents.
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Four injured in Elgin crash TuesdayJul 08, 2025 9:25 pm - Four people were taken to the hospital after a car crash in Elgin on Tuesday, officials said.
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Des Plaines to limit cannabis dispensaries through new license systemJul 08, 2025 7:25 pm - With entrepreneurs showing interest in opening cannabis dispensaries in Des Plaines, the city council has decided to limit the number of pot shops in town through a licensing system.
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‘More than just coffee’: Arlington Heights café recognized for hiring people with disabilitiesJul 08, 2025 7:22 pm - Gerry’s Café in Arlington Heights was recognized with a state tourism designation Tuesday for its mission of providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Two replacement Hoffman Estates fire stations making progress this summerJul 08, 2025 6:01 pm - Hoffman Estates’ replacement of Fire Station 21 is moving from exterior to interior construction with the aim of completion in the late fall, while preparations are under way to demolish the vacated office complex where a replacement Fire Station 22 will be built.
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With council approvals, West Chicago mayor intends to drop court caseJul 08, 2025 5:51 pm - West Chicago City Council approves agreement with former city administrator, enabling Mayor Daniel Bovey to drop his case seeking a declaratory judgment on his appointment powers, while city aldermen alleviate further turbulence.
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Large teen gathering at Glen Ellyn pool leads to misdemeanor arrestJul 08, 2025 5:49 pm - A large gathering of young people at Glen Ellyn’s Sunset Pool over the weekend has led to misdemeanors against at least one teen.
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‘A far more acceptable project’: Final plan approval granted for The Reserves of Lake ZurichJul 08, 2025 5:46 pm - A proposed residential development rejected by Lake Zurich officials more than two years ago has final approval after several revisions.
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Downtown Geneva transforms into outdoor art gallery for annual arts fairJul 08, 2025 5:32 pm - On July 26-27, the Geneva Arts Fair will showcase over 140 fine artisans from around the nation in various mediums, allowing patrons to purchase original artworks and meet exhibiting artists.