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Batavia’s new energy policy ‘a work in progress’ says mayorSep 10, 2025 12:26 pm - The Batavia City Council has approved a new policy to guide the city in upcoming energy decisions amid uncertainty at the state and federal levels.
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Our Saviour’s to host virtual gala benefiting Palestinian studentsSep 10, 2025 12:26 pm - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a watch party for Bright Stars of Bethlehem's Hope Abounds gala on Sept. 13, benefiting students at Dar al-Kalima University in Palestine.
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Batavia’s Sturdy Shelter Brewing to hold third OktoberfestSep 10, 2025 12:04 pm - Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia is preparing to host its third Oktoberfest from Friday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 14.
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Couple killed in Geneva crash identifiedSep 10, 2025 12:02 pm - The names of a man and a woman killed last week in a crash in Geneva have been released by authorities.
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United Fall Fest returns with live music, car show and fireworksSep 10, 2025 11:54 am - The annual United Fall Fest in St. Charles features live music, a car show, food, drinks, and fireworks.This year's festival on Sept. 13 will support Lazarus House, a local charity providing shelter and support services, with a $10,000 grant.
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Fall Flavor Fest at Smokin’ Deal BBQ features tastes, demos, industry prosSep 10, 2025 11:34 am - A Barbecue Hall of Famer who is also a best-selling author. A grilling enthusiast with more than 3.5 million social media followers and his own line of rubs and seasonings. A certified pizzaiolo, who is the corporate chef for Lakeview Appliance Distributing. Visitors will find all three at the Fall Flavor Fest from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Smokin’ Deal BBQ in Vernon Hills.
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‘Bands, brews and family fun’: Inaugural Meadows Fest this weekendSep 10, 2025 11:27 am - Rolling Meadows will host a three-day festival this weekend to celebrate the city’s 70th anniversary. Meadows Fest will feature music, food, drinks, games and shopping at Kimball Hill Park.
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Indian restaurant Indiyaana to be next occupant of Schaumburg banquet hall on American LaneSep 10, 2025 11:25 am - An Indian restaurant named Indiyaana is slated for a November opening at a Schaumburg dining spot that has housed four other restaurants over the past two decades.
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Pianist Michael Finlay opens Harmonia Concert Series with an all-Chopin programSep 10, 2025 11:24 am - Pianist Michael Finlay launches the 2025-26 Harmonia Concert Series with an all-Chopin recital tracing the composer's creative journey.
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Local nonprofit marks 12 million hygiene products distributed, 15 years of service and expansion into Kane CountySep 10, 2025 11:17 am - As communities across the country recognize National Diaper Need Awareness Week Sept. 15-21, local nonprofit Keeping Families Covered is marking a series of major milestones in the fight against hygiene insecurity.