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McHenry County College joins with Theatre 121 to present ‘Calendar Girls’Apr 29, 2026 12:39 pm - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College and Theatre 121 will join forces to present the comedy “Calendar Girls,” written by Tim Furth.
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Geneva man’s 1,500 fountain pens leads to Chicago Pen ShowApr 29, 2026 12:35 pm - Yes, there is such a thing as the Chicago Pen Show, where fountain pen aficionados like Paul Conterato of Geneva meet hundreds of other pen enthusiasts and showcase collections.
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Suburban police officer charged with sexually abusing woman while on dutyApr 29, 2026 12:34 pm - A part-time police officer from the North suburbs was behind bars Wednesday facing charges alleging he sexually abused a woman while on duty.
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Aurora Lions offer free monthly eye screening for kidsApr 29, 2026 12:09 pm - Aurora Lions Club offers free vision screenings for children aged 6 months to 6 years on the third Saturday of each month at Santori Aurora Public Library, with no registration required
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Bonfire and Brews returns May 2Apr 29, 2026 11:56 am - From 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, Viking Park, at 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee, will host Bonfire and Brews: Food Truck Frenzy.
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‘None of us could count straight’: Batavia Great Dane gives birth to surprising litter of 19Apr 29, 2026 11:39 am - A family in Batavia just welcomed a litter of 19 Great Dane puppies — all born alive and healthy. The litter is believed to be one of the largest known live Great Dane litters locally.
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‘Still loyal to you, Elgin High:’ Chicago mayor named to school’s Hall of FameApr 29, 2026 11:37 am - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson credited the education he received at Elgin High for making him a well-rounded person, and inspiring him to become a teacher. Johnson was inducted to the school’s Hall of Fame Tuesday.
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In full bloom: Must-visit flower festivals this spring and summerApr 29, 2026 11:21 am - From tulip-lined fields to sprawling lilac gardens, the Midwest bursts into color each spring with festivals that celebrate nature at its most vibrant.
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CLC makes changes to career counseling program after staffer charged with groomingApr 29, 2026 11:01 am - In the wake of a now-former College of Lake County career counselor’s arrest on charges of grooming and solicitation of two female Wauconda High School students, changes are being made to the College and Career navigation program.
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From strings to swing: Schaumburg Youth Orchestra to conclude season with 3 concerts May 3Apr 29, 2026 10:55 am - On Sunday, May 3, the stage comes alive with the sound of music as the village of Schaumburg’s own Schaumburg Youth Orchestra Program presents a vibrant series of concerts at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts.