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Dining out: Throwback pricing at Clara’s, Giordano’s Italian beef pizza and moreMar 11, 2026 10:00 am - Clara’s in Woodridge is offering throwback pricing from 1987, Giordano’s and Buona have teamed up again on the Italian beef pizza, and Fat Rosie’s is serving up specials for spring.
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Libertyville comics seller offers tips on collecting for investment or funMar 11, 2026 9:58 am - Peter Przysiezny has been buying and selling comics and collectibles since he was in grade school. The founder of the Comic Buying Center in Libertyville hopes to encourage a love of comics in young people, and offers tips for collectors on buying and selling.
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Barrington teen identified as driver killed in crash Monday in Deer ParkMar 11, 2026 9:05 am - A 17-year-old Barrington boy has been identified by Lake County authorities as the driver killed Monday morning in Deer Park.
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13 finalists to perform at Sinfonietta Bel Canto Voice Competition ConcertMar 11, 2026 12:17 am - The Sinfonietta Bel Canto will host its 13th annual Voice Competition Finalists Concert on Sunday, March 22, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Downers Grove, featuring singers competing for cash prizes in four age categories.
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Mother accused of abusing 11-year-old son ordered held pending trialMar 10, 2026 7:06 pm - The mother of an 11-year-old boy authorities say suffered years of abuse has been ordered held pending trial.
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Arlington Heights board split on video gamblingMar 10, 2026 6:56 pm - Arlington Heights village board members deadlocked this week on whether to allow video gambling machines in local restaurants.
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Historian Terry Lynch highlights lesser-known ‘Women of the American Revolution’Mar 10, 2026 6:51 pm - Historian Terry Lynch presents "Uncle Sam Wants You to Remember the Women of Independence" on March 14 at Glen Ellyn History Center, exploring women's crucial roles in the American Revolution and how their perception of freedom differed from men's.
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Local artist featured in exhibit at Milan-Cortina Paralympic GamesMar 10, 2026 6:28 pm - Aurora resident Zinyra “Z” Ross’s artwork is featured in ArtPara, an international exhibition in Milan connected to the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking her first international travel and art display.
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Schaumburg Township Historical Society bus tour to visit local sculptures April 18Mar 10, 2026 6:10 pm - The Schaumburg Township Historical Society is planning another bus tour this spring to discover the many sculptures that reside in our neighborhoods.
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Garden expert Mike Nowak to discuss backyard climate solutions March 27Mar 10, 2026 6:05 pm - The Lombard Garden Club welcomes Mike Nowak for a presentation on “Fixing Climate Change in Our Backyards and Front Yards” at the March 27 meeting.