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Mount Prospect’s timely arrival: Officials dedicate new clock tower at village gatewayMay 26, 2026 4:17 pm - Mount Prospect officials gathered at Central Gateway Plaza at Central Road and Northwest Highway for the dedication of a new clock tower on the site.
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Naperville mayor, council opt for special study on I-88 corridorMay 26, 2026 4:14 pm - Naperville city council members have decided to proceed with a special study into the future of the I-88 business corridor amid concerns about “residential creep" in the area.
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Dining out: Giordano’s offering discounts equal to gas pricesMay 26, 2026 3:26 pm - Giordano’s is offering a unique discount this summer: Diners can save the average price of a gallon of gas in Chicago on their next pizza order. Also, MCG Winery is opening a tasting room in Elk Grove Village and more.
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32nd annual Oak Park and River Forest Garden Walk set for June 28May 26, 2026 2:56 pm - The 32nd annual Oak Park and River Forest Garden Walk offers a self-guided tour of seven private gardens and two community gardens on Sunday, June 28.
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YWCA of Elgin to celebrate 125th anniversary with gala event Aug. 21May 26, 2026 2:51 pm - The YWCA of Elgin will will host its 125th anniversary celebration gala and auction on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Carmina’s Banquet in Elgin.
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Lisle Woman’s Club hosts 24th annual Garden Gait June 14May 26, 2026 1:54 pm - The Lisle Woman's Club is hosting its 24th annual Garden Gait on Sunday, June 14, featuring tours of private gardens across Lisle, a craft fair, and gift basket raffles. The fundraising event supports local scholarships and community programs.
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Mow high, plant smart: Tips for spring lawn maintenance and vegetable gardensMay 26, 2026 1:05 pm - Rotating the crops in your vegetable garden helps to control pest problems.
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Lawsuit accuses Naperville Park District of neglect over Centennial Beach drowningMay 26, 2026 1:01 pm - A lawsuit accuses the Naperville Park District of neglect in the July 2025 drowning death of a man at Centennial Beach.
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Singer Tori Kelly’s creativity flows in the wake of first-time motherhoodMay 26, 2026 12:53 pm - It’s certain that Grammy Award-winning singer Tori Kelly’s upcoming tour, which brings her to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont with singer Forrest Frank Thursday, June 4, will be unlike her previous efforts. She’s got a new bundle of joy to prove it — her 7-month-old son.
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Teen charged in Palatine slaying appears in juvenile courtMay 26, 2026 12:45 pm - A 15-year-old boy charged in a deadly Palatine shooting in March appeared in court Tuesday facing a first-degree murder charge.