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World War II Ghost Army hero Bluestein dies at 102Mar 25, 2026 2:11 pm - Bernie Bluestein, a member of the legendary Ghost Army during World War II and later a fixture on Harper College’s art scene, died Wednesday at age 102 in hospice in Wheeling, his son Keith said.
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Ingenuity shines at Maker Faire Lake CountyMar 25, 2026 2:09 pm - Join some of the most creative minds around for a day of invention and discovery at the sixth annual Maker Faire Lake County. On Saturday, April 18, the PE Center at College of Lake County’s Grayslake Campus will transform into a playground for makers, tinkerers, engineers, artists and innovators of all ages.
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Wheaton to add nighttime art displays at downtown muralMar 25, 2026 1:04 pm - Almost two years after a mural came together in downtown Wheaton, the city is taking it to the next level. A projection mapping system will animate the same surface with nighttime displays next to the French market pavilion.
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Fox Valley Orchestra and Chamber Singers will perform Handel’s ‘Messiah: The Passion’Mar 25, 2026 12:56 pm - Fox Valley Orchestra and Fox Chamber Singers will perform Handel's "Messiah: The Passion" featuring parts 2 and 3 focusing on the Easter story on Saturday, March 28, at Marmion Abbey in Aurora. It is a fundraiser for community orchestra and chorus programs supported by the Fox Valley Music Consortium.
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American Place Casino offers star-studded comedy lineupMar 25, 2026 12:56 pm - The Lighthouse at American Place Casino unveiled a new line-up with nationally acclaimed comedians set to take the stage this spring as part of the popular Laughs at The Lighthouse comedy series.
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Award-winning twin pianists to perform at Music at Bethel March 28Mar 25, 2026 12:38 pm - The Gallwas Twins, award-winning classical pianists and seniors at York Community High School in Elmhurst, will perform piano duet music by Bach, Chopin, Richard Strauss and Piazzolla at the Music at Bethel concert on Saturday, March 28.
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Mural artist questions impact of St. Charles paint ordinance on public artMar 25, 2026 12:37 pm - A St. Charles mural artist is concerned about a new city ordinance requiring approval for painting on buildings.
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Nicor to replace gas main on Route 31in GenevaMar 25, 2026 11:56 am - Nicor will replace a natural gas main in April along Route 31, south of the railroad underpass in Geneva.
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Proposed Mundelein budget includes millions for roadwork, water metersMar 25, 2026 11:55 am - The $88 million budget proposed for Mundelein’s next fiscal year includes funds for new residential water meters, road repairs and other municipal projects.
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Moeller to host annual Reading by the River event April 18Mar 25, 2026 11:47 am - State Rep. Anna Moeller will host her fourth annual Reading by the River event as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.