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Distorted soda and sub shop debuts in Crystal Lake for local take on ‘dirty soda’ trendApr 02, 2026 3:05 pm - A new soda and sub shop has opened in downtown Crystal Lake, complete with a theme that transports customers back to the 1990s with an emphasis on grunge, rock and rap music that defined the era.
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Registration open for Northern Illinois Food Bank’s annual Fight Hunger run/walkApr 02, 2026 2:36 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank's largest annual fundraiser, the Fight Hunger 10K, 5K, and 1-mile run/walk, presented by ALDI, returns on Saturday, May 2, at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.
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Woman charged with reckless homicide in crash that killed motorcyclist in St. CharlesApr 02, 2026 12:44 pm - A woman has been charged with reckless homicide, accused of hitting and killing a motorcyclist Wednesday night in St. Charles.
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Woman accused of stealing $13,000 from elementary school PTOApr 02, 2026 12:04 pm - A Woodridge woman has been accused of stealing more than $13,000 from an elementary school parent-teacher organization.
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‘Going to be crazy for this coffee’: 7 Brew continues resurgence of former mall area in St. CharlesApr 02, 2026 11:36 am - With lines of customers frequently wrapping around their buildings, a proposed 7 Brew coffee and energy drink hotspot should continue the revitalization of the former mall property in St. Charles.
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Police stop bank robbery in Hoffman EstatesApr 02, 2026 10:08 am - The Federal Bureau of Investigation is continuing to investigate following the arrest of a bank robbery suspect in Hoffman Estates Wednesday.
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Bartlett police launch Blue Envelope Program to support drivers with autismApr 02, 2026 9:29 am - The Bartlett Police Department, in partnership with the Autism Hero Project, is launching a Blue Envelope Program, an initiative designed to support drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder during interactions with law enforcement officers and other first responders.
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Man killed by Metra train near GenevaApr 02, 2026 9:08 am - A 25-year-old man died Thursday after being struck by a Metra train in Geneva.
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‘No $1M townhomes’: St. Charles residents favor public use of former police station over private developmentApr 02, 2026 1:32 am - St. Charles residents overwhelmingly oppose private development of the former police station riverfront site, rejecting proposals for luxury housing, hotels and commercial uses in favor of public space and community amenities like those found at Batavia Boardwalk or Naperville Riverwalk.
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Morton Arboretum hosts Champion of Trees 10K to support tree conservationApr 01, 2026 10:14 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting the Champion of Trees 10K race on Saturday, April 18. This USATF-certified event features a scenic course through the woodlands and prairies.